6 August 2026 · Murder
Security in Boki
OpenWatch has recorded 25 security incidents in Boki Local Government Area, Cross River State, with 7 in the last 12 months. That is 5% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 3 of 5 among the Cross River LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
7
Fatalities · 12 mo
2
Incidents · all-time
25
Fatalities · all-time
44
Latest reported incidents in Boki
Most recent involve other, communal violence, murder, kidnapping
27 July 2026 · Kidnapping
Five youths were abducted during an attack linked to a lingering boundary dispute between two neighbouring communities in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State. Police are reported to be involved in the response.
10 June 2026 · Other
Tension arose in Danare community, Cross River State, as local youths confronted armed Cameroonian soldiers allegedly encroaching on Nigerian territory, leading to the soldiers firing warning shots. This incident is part of ongoing border disputes between Nigeria and Cameroon.
1 June 2026 · Gender-based violence
A 14-year-old girl died after allegedly being beaten by her mother and a pastor in Wula Community, Cross River State. The police have launched an investigation into the incident, which has raised concerns about child abuse in the region.
27 February 2026 · Other
An attack was confirmed by the police on St. Mary’s Catholic Church located in Katchuan Iruan, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River.
27 February 2026 · Armed robbery
An attack occurred at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Katchuan Iruan, Boki Local Government Area, as confirmed by the Police Command in Cross River.
25 February 2026 · Other
An attack by suspected arsonists occurred at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Katchuan Iruan, Boki LGA, resulting in the destruction of church records and vehicles. The police are investigating the incident.
26 July 2024 · Communal violence
The Cross River State Government has ordered the arrest and prosecution of over 1,000 illegal miners, primarily Fulani migrants, engaged in illicit gold mining in several communities, causing fear among local residents.
24 April 2021 · Communal violence
A violent clash between Biajua and Abia communities in Cross River State resulted in at least four deaths and multiple arrests. The conflict arose over disputes related to wood logging activities.
22 April 2021 · Communal violence
A clash between youths from Biajua community in Boki LGA and Abia community in Etung LGA resulted in at least four deaths. The conflict arose over logging disputes, leading to armed confrontations between the two groups.
Other areas in Cross River
About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Boki LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 6 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 Cross River profile for state-level context, or the methodology for how incidents are collected.
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