13 August 2026 · Murder
Security in Ughelli South
OpenWatch has recorded 27 security incidents in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, with 4 in the last 12 months. That is 3% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 9 of 14 among the Delta LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
4
Fatalities · 12 mo
1
Incidents · all-time
27
Fatalities · all-time
109
Latest reported incidents in Ughelli South
Most recent involve terrorism, armed robbery, scam/fraud, murder
30 June 2026 · Armed robbery
A 31-year-old hunter was ambushed and shot by unidentified gunmen on the main street of Ovwodokpokpor-Olomu Community in Ughelli South LGA, Delta State, on June 30, 2026, while returning from a hunting expedition with fellow hunters. He was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Udu LGA but later died from his injuries, prompting his family to formally petition the DPO in Otu-Jeremi demanding an impartial investigation and justice.
28 March 2026 · Scam/fraud
Police raided a cyber fraud hideout in Opete Community, Delta State, arresting 34 suspects and recovering various electronic devices. The operation was prompted by a distress call from a victim being forced into cybercrime.
9 March 2026 · Armed robbery
Two suspected armed robbers were arrested in Delta State, linked to a series of house-to-house robberies. Firearms were recovered during the operations in Ughelli and Sapele.
26 August 2025 · Scam/fraud
Eight suspected fraudsters were arrested in Delta State for allegedly defrauding victims of N23.5 million by stealing valuables and looting bank accounts. The suspects operated primarily in Ughelli and Warri.
19 April 2024 · Terrorism
Seventeen military personnel were killed in Okuama, Delta State, leading to a manhunt for several suspects, including a local monarch who was later released after intervention from community leaders.
27 March 2024 · Communal violence
Seventeen troops of the Nigerian Army were killed by irate youths during a communal clash over a land dispute in Okuama, Delta State. The military personnel were ambushed while responding to a distress call.
21 March 2024 · Terrorism
On March 21, 2024, 16 military personnel, including a lieutenant colonel, were killed by hoodlums in Okuama, Delta State. The incident has raised concerns about security in the Niger Delta region.
18 March 2024 · Terrorism
An ambush in Okuama community, Delta State, resulted in the deaths of an Army Commander, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers. The soldiers were reportedly on a peacekeeping mission when they were attacked.
15 March 2024 · Terrorism
Sixteen military personnel were killed by unknown attackers in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State. The Senate has condemned the attack and called for security forces to apprehend those responsible.
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About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Ughelli South LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 13 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 Delta profile for state-level context, or the methodology for how incidents are collected.
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