17 August 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Security in Warri South
OpenWatch has recorded 64 security incidents in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, with 14 in the last 12 months. That is 8% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 2 of 14 among the Delta LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
14
Fatalities · 12 mo
4
Incidents · all-time
64
Fatalities · all-time
50
Latest reported incidents in Warri South
Most recent involve scam/fraud, law enforcement operation, gender-based violence, murder
17 August 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Police uncover adulterated drinks warehouse in Warri
9 August 2026 · Murder
A mob at Giwa-Amu junction on Airport Road in Warri, Delta State, beat two suspected armed robbers to death and set them ablaze after they allegedly robbed a passenger's phone while operating a commercial tricycle; a third suspect escaped and the tricycle was also burnt.
21 July 2026 · Scam/fraud
The EFCC Benin Zonal Directorate secured the conviction of 12 individuals for naira mutilation and abuse before a Federal High Court in Warri. The convictions were handed down by Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa.
24 June 2026 · Gender-based violence
A suspected internet fraudster allegedly beheaded his girlfriend in Edjeba community, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The police arrested the suspect after discovering the headless body in his apartment.
1 June 2026 · Gender-based violence
Two brothers were arrested in Warri South LGA, Delta State, for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl who had been left at home by her mother. The victim was later found hiding in a church building in Effuru and disclosed the assault after persuasion from family members.
12 May 2026 · Scam/fraud
The Delta College of Education in Warri has distanced itself from an alleged examination malpractice syndicate uncovered during the 2026 UTME, asserting that criminal actions by individuals should not tarnish the institution's image. The Nigeria Police Force reported the arrest of three suspects linked to the malpractice.
10 May 2026 · Kidnapping
A 2-year-old child was rescued from an abduction attempt at Igbudu market in Warri, Delta State. The suspect was arrested after being intercepted by residents while carrying the child concealed in a sack.
8 May 2026 · Scam/fraud
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with JAMB, disrupted a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate during the 2026 UTME in Delta State, leading to the arrest of three suspects. Investigations revealed unauthorized access to candidates' computer systems during the examination.
26 April 2026 · Armed robbery
Police in Delta State arrested four suspects linked to an armed robbery syndicate that targets churches and electronic shops. The gang recently stole items valued at about N15 million from a solar shop and has been involved in multiple robberies in the area.
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About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Warri South LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 17 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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