29 August 2026 · Afikpo · Murder
Security risk in Ebonyi
Ebonyi State is rated Moderate risk, ranking 33 of 37 nationally by reported fatalities over the last 12 months. Incident volume is rising against the previous 30 days. The most frequently reported threat is communal violence.
Incidents · 12 mo
38
Fatalities · 12 mo
17
Incidents · all-time
291
Fatalities · all-time
701
Most reported threats in Ebonyi
Ebonyi by threat type
Latest reported incidents in Ebonyi
27 August 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Two arrested over traditional ruler's murder
24 August 2026 · Abakaliki · Murder
Murder suspect arrested in Ebonyi
21 August 2026 · Ezza South · Law enforcement operation
Five robbery suspects arrested in Ezza South
21 August 2026 · Izzi · Law enforcement operation
Two arrested, firearm recovered in Izzi LGA
18 August 2026 · Ohaukwu · Murder
Elder found dead in stream after APGA meeting
18 August 2026 · Abakaliki · Kidnapping
Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspect in Abakaliki
6 August 2026 · Gender-based violence
Suspected political thugs allegedly invaded the residence of a PDP chieftain in Ebonyi State on Thursday and assaulted his wife, who says she suffered a miscarriage as a result.
How this is measured
The risk tier is set by reported fatalities in Ebonyi 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 Ebonyi: 29 August 2026.
Track Ebonyi live on the incident map, or read the latest monthly security report.