4 August 2026 · Armed robbery
Security in Nnewi North
OpenWatch has recorded 27 security incidents in Nnewi North Local Government Area, Anambra State, with 1 in the last 12 months. That is 4% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 8 of 11 among the Anambra LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
1
Fatalities · 12 mo
0
Incidents · all-time
27
Fatalities · all-time
35
Latest reported incidents in Nnewi North
Most recent involve kidnapping, terrorism, armed robbery, murder
4 February 2025 · Murder
Three siblings were found murdered and their bodies stored in a freezer in Nnewichi, Nnewi, Anambra State. The state government has vowed to track down and prosecute those responsible for this gruesome act.
20 January 2025 · Kidnapping
A medical doctor was kidnapped by gunmen in front of his residence near the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Nnewi, Anambra State. The police have mobilized to rescue the victim.
26 November 2024 · Kidnapping
Three persons were kidnapped from Innoson motorcycles’ showroom in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Tuesday evening. The police are conducting rescue operations to recover the victims and apprehend the abductors.
17 June 2024 · Kidnapping
Gunmen abducted a man in Nnewi, leading to a gun battle with security operatives that resulted in the deaths of one operative and two passersby. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon.
13 September 2023 · Kidnapping
Police in Anambra State raided a kidnappers' den in Nnewi Ichi, arrested one suspect, and rescued one victim. The operation was conducted in collaboration with local vigilantes.
30 August 2022 · Armed robbery
A man killed his elder brother over a dispute regarding an unpaid electricity bill in Anambra State. The incident escalated from a heated argument to a shooting.
20 February 2022 · Terrorism
A businessman was shot dead by unknown gunmen while traveling on a road connecting Anambra and Imo states. The attack is part of a pattern of violence targeting individuals perceived as wealthy.
3 October 2021 · Terrorism
Suspected IPOB militants attacked the DSS and FRSC offices in Nnewi, Anambra State, resulting in the deaths of two passersby. The attackers arrived in SUVs and fired gunshots, causing panic among residents.
9 August 2021 · Terrorism
Gunmen in seven vehicles attacked the Nnewi Police Area Command, shooting sporadically for over an hour and stealing arms. The attackers fled before police reinforcements arrived.
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About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Nnewi North LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 4 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 Anambra profile for state-level context, or the methodology for how incidents are collected.
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