13 June 2026
Terrorism in Enugu
OpenWatch has recorded 53 reported terrorism incidents in Enugu State, 7 of them in the last 12 months. That is 12% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 21 of 33 among the states where terrorism is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
7
Fatalities · 12 mo
11
Incidents · all-time
53
Fatalities · all-time
130
Latest reported terrorism in Enugu
11 June 2026 · Nkanu West
Troops uncovered a suspected safe house belonging to IPOB/ESN in Agbani, Nkanu West LGA, recovering multiple firearms and ammunition during the operation.
8 June 2026
A joint operation by the DSS and Nigerian Army foiled planned attacks and kidnappings by the Eastern Security Network in Enugu State, leading to the arrest of two ESN commanders and the recovery of a significant cache of arms.
6 May 2026 · Ezeagu
On May 6, 2026, Nigerian Army troops foiled an attack by suspected terrorists in Imezi Owa community, resulting in injuries to three personnel. The operation led to the discovery and destruction of Improvised Explosive Devices and the apprehension of one collaborator.
6 May 2026 · Ezeagu
Troops of Sector 1, Operation UDO KA, repelled an ambush attack by suspected IPOB/ESN terrorists in Imezi-Owa community, resulting in injuries to three soldiers. The troops maintained operational dominance and secured the area.
4 May 2026 · Ezeagu
Three soldiers were injured during a clash with suspected IPOB fighters in Imezi Owa, Enugu State, while conducting an operation against the group. The operation resulted in the destruction of an IPOB hideout and the arrest of one collaborator.
6 March 2026 · Isi-Uzo
The DSS arrested a suspected ESN commander and an IPOB member in Enugu for their involvement in a series of violent attacks on police stations and the killings of 11 labourers. The arrests followed months of intelligence gathering and are seen as a significant breakthrough in curbing insecurity in the region.
4 March 2025
Over 20 truck drivers have been killed in attacks by suspected members of IPOB in the South-East, leading to protests by drivers in Jos, Plateau State. The Arewa Consultative Forum has condemned the attacks as a serious threat to national security.
2 March 2025 · Nkanu West
Truck drivers protested in Jos, Plateau State against the killings and attacks on their members by suspected IPOB members in the South East. Recently, a truck carrying goods was attacked in Enugu State, injuring the driver.
24 December 2024
Troops of the Joint Task Force South-East neutralised 13 armed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) during clearance operations in the region.
Other threats in Enugu
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as terrorism in Enugu State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 13 June 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 Enugu risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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