27 August 2026 · Armed robbery
Security in Yola North
OpenWatch has recorded 71 security incidents in Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, with 12 in the last 12 months. That is 13% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 2 of 9 among the Adamawa LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
12
Fatalities · 12 mo
3
Incidents · all-time
71
Fatalities · all-time
175
Latest reported incidents in Yola North
Most recent involve armed robbery, law enforcement operation, murder, protest
18 August 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Police arrest 29 suspects in Yola drug raids
6 August 2026 · Murder
Son arrested for murder of retired police inspector
28 July 2026 · Protest
Residents of Girei and Song LGAs in Adamawa State barricaded the entrance to YEDC headquarters in Yola on Tuesday, protesting over two months of uninterrupted power blackout in their communities. The demonstration grounded operations at the distribution company's office, with protesters demanding electricity restoration and calling for revocation of YEDC's distribution licence.
26 July 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Adamawa State Police Command arrested 10 suspected criminals within the past week for offences including culpable homicide, theft, and vandalism. Recoveries included two stolen vehicles, 285 vandalised NNPC pipelines, six gas cylinders, a J5 bus, and an offensive weapon.
20 July 2026 · Murder
A man in Jambutu Ward, Yola North LGA, Adamawa State was allegedly beaten to death with a stick by a neighbour. The victim sustained fractures to both legs, his right hand, and head injuries before being rushed to Specialist Hospital Jimeta, where he was later confirmed dead; the suspect was arrested at the hospital.
27 June 2026 · Armed robbery
Four armed robbery suspects were arrested after they broke into the Corpers' Lodge at Specialist Hospital, Jimeta on June 27, 2026, robbing approximately 36 corps members of their valuables including mobile phones. Police recovered four stolen phones and are continuing investigations to arrest remaining gang members.
20 June 2026 · Law enforcement operation
The Adamawa State Police arrested 57 suspects linked to Shilla gangsterism during a coordinated operation in Jimeta and Yola. The operation aimed to combat theft and public nuisance in the area.
14 June 2026 · Armed robbery
Three suspected members of the Shilla Boys gang were arrested in Yola for robbery and planned violence. One suspect attacked a resident and snatched his phone, while two others were found with weapons intended for use at a birthday party.
12 June 2026 · Kidnapping
Three children were abducted in Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, with kidnappers demanding ransom for their release. A suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, and investigations are ongoing.
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About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Yola North LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 27 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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