21 August 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Security in Numan
OpenWatch has recorded 32 security incidents in Numan Local Government Area, Adamawa State, with 4 in the last 12 months. That is 6% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 4 of 9 among the Adamawa LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
4
Fatalities · 12 mo
0
Incidents · all-time
32
Fatalities · all-time
374
Latest reported incidents in Numan
Most recent involve kidnapping, gender-based violence, terrorism, law enforcement operation
7 August 2026 · Gender-based violence
Islamic teacher remanded for defiling two girls in Numan
27 May 2026 · Armed robbery
Thieves armed with guns, knives, and cutlasses invaded the female hostel of the Numan Campus of Adamawa State Polytechnic, stealing 15 phones and injuring at least one student during the attack. The incident occurred in the early hours of May 27, as students were preparing for the Sallah celebration.
2 March 2026 · Kidnapping
Two individuals were arrested in Adamawa State for the alleged kidnapping of a four-year-old boy, with a ransom of ₦800,000 demanded for his release. The incident was reported on March 2, 2026, after the child went missing on March 1.
9 March 2025 · Kidnapping
A church member was arrested for the kidnapping of two priests in Adamawa State. The police conducted a rescue operation, successfully freeing the victims without any ransom being paid.
21 February 2025 · Kidnapping
A suspect has been arrested for the kidnapping of two Catholic priests in Adamawa State. The police successfully rescued the victims unharmed during a raid on February 21, 2025.
13 March 2024 · Communal violence
A communal clash in the Selti and Kpasham communities of Adamawa State resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The police have restored normalcy and are investigating the incident.
29 September 2022 · Terrorism
A 40-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing a baby during an attack on the child's mother, who also sustained severe injuries. The incident occurred in Kadamti village, Numan LGA, Adamawa State.
24 July 2022 · Gender-based violence
A herbalist in Zagun village, Numan LGA, Adamawa State, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old mentally retarded girl who was under his care for herbal treatment. The incident was reported by the victim's mother to the police.
2 November 2021 · Terrorism
Seven people were shot dead in Bolki Ward, Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State during an attack by armed men. The attack lasted for over an hour and left several others injured.
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About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Numan LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 21 August 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Local government areas differ enormously in how closely they are covered by the press, so a low count reflects both a safer area and a quieter one. Coverage in this record is densest from 2026 onward. See the full Adamawa profile for state-level context, or the methodology for how incidents are collected.
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