8 September 2026 · Kidnapping
Security risk in Benue
Benue State is rated Critical risk, ranking 5 of 37 nationally by reported fatalities over the last 12 months. Incident volume is falling against the previous 30 days. The most frequently reported threat is communal violence.
Incidents · 12 mo
274
Fatalities · 12 mo
904
Incidents · all-time
1,340
Fatalities · all-time
6,318
Most reported threats in Benue
Benue by threat type
Benue by local government area
Latest reported incidents in Benue
8 September 2026 · Terrorism
Thugs block road, chase Obi's convoy in Benue
8 September 2026 · Makurdi · Protest
Protesters block Gboko Road in Makurdi
8 September 2026 · Guma · Protest
Youths block road, bar politician from Yelewata
8 September 2026 · Logo · Law enforcement operation
Police parade 20 suspects, recover AK-47s in Benue
8 September 2026 · Gboko · Communal violence
Thugs block Obi convoy, 10 hurt
8 September 2026 · Makurdi · Law enforcement operation
Police clear Makurdi-Gboko highway barricade
8 September 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Police arrest 46 over Benue convoy blockade
How this is measured
The risk tier is set by reported fatalities in Benue over the trailing 12 months, on the same scale used across the national risk index: Critical (500+), High (150+), Elevated (50+), Moderate (10+), or Low. Incident volume is shown alongside but does not set the tier.
Figures come from OpenWatch’s incident record, exclude retracted reports, and update hourly. Reported numbers are a floor, not a census: incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. Last incident recorded in Benue: 8 September 2026.
Track Benue live on the incident map, or read the latest monthly security report.