13 April 2025 · Southern Ijaw
Terrorism in Bayelsa
OpenWatch has recorded 62 reported terrorism incidents in Bayelsa State, 0 of them in the last 12 months. That is 11% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 18 of 33 among the states where terrorism is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
0
Fatalities · 12 mo
0
Incidents · all-time
62
Fatalities · all-time
141
Latest reported terrorism in Bayelsa
18 March 2024 · Southern Ijaw
Nigerian Army soldiers invaded Igbomotoru community in Bayelsa State, reportedly killing about 11 residents and burning down houses suspected to be hideouts of a militant leader. This action followed the killing of 16 soldiers in Delta State.
15 February 2024 · Nembe
Four suspects have been charged with terrorism for attacking residents and destroying properties in Opu, Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The community elders have expressed concerns over the potential withdrawal of charges against the suspects by the federal government.
15 February 2023 · Nembe
Three people were killed during a supremacy battle between two militant gangs in Opu-Nembe community, Bayelsa State. The incident involved an exchange of gunfire and resulted in the attack on the home of a local youth leader.
23 July 2022 · Yenagoa
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party was shot dead by gunmen in military camouflage along Edepie-Imiringi Road in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The incident caused panic among residents, who expressed concerns over rising violence in the area.
14 May 2022 · Ogbia
Five individuals, including one police officer and four civilians, were killed when suspected kidnappers ambushed a police convoy on Idema-Otuabagi Road in Bayelsa State. Three other officers sustained injuries during the attack.
1 December 2021 · Nembe, Brass
An armed group attacked security operatives and workers of the Nigeria Agip Oil Company at an oil facility in Bayelsa State, resulting in 3 fatalities and 2 injuries. The victims were involved in a mangrove restoration project in the area.
5 September 2021 · Yenagoa
Gunmen attacked a team of security operatives in Bayelsa State, resulting in the deaths of two officers during a heavy exchange of gunfire. The attack occurred at Okarki junction in Yenagoa.
8 February 2021 · Southern Ijaw
Gunmen suspected to be militants killed an army officer on pipeline surveillance duty in Apoi community, Bayelsa State, and stole his AK 47 rifle. The incident has caused fear among the community members, leading some to flee to neighboring villages.
3 January 2021 · Southern Ijaw
Gunmen invaded Peremabiri community in Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State, burning about 20 houses in what appears to be a battle for control between militant groups. Community members fled into the bush for safety.
Other threats in Bayelsa
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as terrorism in Bayelsa State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 13 April 2025.
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 Bayelsa risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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