22 August 2026 · Ogbaru
Terrorism in Anambra
OpenWatch has recorded 107 reported terrorism incidents in Anambra State, 14 of them in the last 12 months. That is 16% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 12 of 33 among the states where terrorism is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
14
Fatalities · 12 mo
30
Incidents · all-time
107
Fatalities · all-time
280
Latest reported terrorism in Anambra
22 August 2026 · Ogbaru
Troops raid IPOB/ESN strongholds in Ogbaru, recover IED materials
16 August 2026 · Ihiala / Ogbaru
Army raids IPOB camps in Anambra, intercepts explosives in Zamfara
16 August 2026 · Ihiala / Ogbaru
Army dismantles three IPOB/ESN camps in Anambra
21 July 2026 · Awka South
Gunmen invaded a herder settlement on the outskirts of Agu-Ifite Awka in Awka South LGA, Anambra State on Tuesday morning, killing four male herders whose hands were tied and who sustained machete cuts and blunt force trauma. The attackers also razed two huts, slaughtered four cows and other cattle, and removed portions of meat from the scene.
23 June 2026 · Orumba South
Troops neutralized three suspected members of IPOB and ESN during an operation in Anambra State, recovering multiple weapons and explosives. The suspects were intercepted while disguised in military and police uniforms.
1 June 2026
Gunmen attacked policemen on patrol in Anambra, resulting in the deaths of two officers. The incident occurred on Awa-Ndiukwuenu-Ufuma Road.
31 May 2026
Two police officers were killed during an ambush on the convoy of the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Anambra State along the Amansea–Ufuma axis. The Chief of Staff escaped unharmed, while police have launched an operation to apprehend the attackers.
30 May 2026 · Awka North
Unidentified gunmen invaded Ebenebe community in Anambra, enforcing Biafra Day and engaging in a shootout with security operatives. The incident caused panic among residents, leading to shop closures and a heavy police presence.
29 May 2026 · Orumba North
Gunmen ambushed a convoy in Ndiukwuenu community, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and two civilians. A manhunt has been initiated to apprehend the perpetrators.
Other threats in Anambra
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as terrorism in Anambra State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 22 August 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Anambra risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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