3 July 2026
Terrorism in Cross River
OpenWatch has recorded 27 reported terrorism incidents in Cross River State, 5 of them in the last 12 months. That is 6% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 31 of 33 among the states where terrorism is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
5
Fatalities · 12 mo
5
Incidents · all-time
27
Fatalities · all-time
38
Latest reported terrorism in Cross River
12 June 2026 · Akpabuyo
The Nigerian Navy has handed over a suspected militant collaborator to the DSS after his arrest in the Calabar waterways. The suspect is believed to have maintained contact with militant groups and facilitated the disposal of stolen goods.
3 May 2026
The Nigerian Navy launched an offensive against militants and kidnappers on Dayspring Island, destroying a hideout linked to a notorious kingpin and securing key waterways in the area.
2 May 2026
The Nigerian Navy conducted a crackdown on militants in Cross River, seizing boats and engines linked to their activities. The operation aimed to dismantle the logistics network of the militants and restrict their movement in the waterways.
13 March 2026 · Obubra
A clash between Nigerian Army troops and unknown gunmen in Obubra Local Government Area resulted in the deaths of four gunmen and injuries to one soldier. The soldiers were ambushed while returning from nearby communities.
14 November 2023 · Akpabuyo
Troops of Operation UDO KA neutralised six criminals and apprehended 14 suspected IPOB/ESN elements while rescuing two kidnapped hostages in Akpabuyo, Cross River. The operation resulted in the recovery of various firearms and other items.
19 October 2023
Suspected militants attacked Afokang Federal Prison in Cross River State, shooting and killing a security guard at the main gate. The militants did not gain access to the prison yard.
20 September 2023 · Akampka
Police uncovered a gun manufacturing factory in Osomba community, Akampka LGA, arresting nine suspects including bomb makers. Various explosive devices and firearms were recovered during the operation.
19 December 2022 · Obanliku
Police in Cross River arrested three suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) at their camp in Bebe III community, recovering various weapons and explosive devices. The arrests were made following an intelligence report.
29 October 2022
A police officer was killed by unknown gunmen on Edgerton Street in Calabar. The assailants also took the officer's rifle.
Other threats in Cross River
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as terrorism in Cross River State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 3 July 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 Cross River risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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