20 August 2026 · Kidnapping
Security in Orlu
OpenWatch has recorded 30 security incidents in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State, with 1 in the last 12 months. That is 4% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 7 of 13 among the Imo LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
1
Fatalities · 12 mo
2
Incidents · all-time
30
Fatalities · all-time
77
Latest reported incidents in Orlu
Most recent involve terrorism, kidnapping, bombing
5 November 2024 · Bombing
An Improvised Explosive Device exploded at the International Market in Orlu, killing two hoodlums who were setting it up. Several others were injured while trying to escape the explosion.
17 December 2022 · Terrorism
Gunmen set fire to the Imo State high court in Orlu, destroying part of the building and sensitive documents. This incident follows a recent attack on the INEC headquarters in Owerri, attributed to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
2 December 2022 · Terrorism
Militants suspected to be members of IPOB and ESN attacked an INEC office in Orlu, Imo State, throwing explosives and engaging in gunfire with police, but were repelled without any fatalities.
27 October 2022 · Terrorism
A clash between police and a six-man terror gang in Orlu, Imo State resulted in the death of one gang member. The police recovered several weapons and a stolen vehicle used by the attackers.
4 May 2022 · Terrorism
An army couple was beheaded by armed men near Banana junction in Orlu, Imo State, in front of their family members. The incident occurred while they were traveling for traditional marriage rites.
3 January 2022 · Terrorism
Gunmen attacked the palace of a traditional ruler in Imo State, resulting in the death of one assailant and injuries to others. The police successfully repelled the attack and are pursuing the fleeing attackers.
16 September 2021 · Terrorism
A lawyer was shot dead in the parking lot of a supermarket in Amaifeke, Orlu, Imo State. This incident follows the murder of a priest in the same region just a day prior.
11 September 2021 · Terrorism
Police raided an IPOB/ESN camp in Amaifeke, Imo State, resulting in the death of a commander and three others during a gun duel. Two suspects were arrested, and various weapons were recovered from the site.
5 August 2021 · Terrorism
Gunmen attacked Orlu Police Station, resulting in the death of one police inspector and the killing of three gunmen during a gunfight. The attackers set the station on fire using explosives and petrol bombs.
Other areas in Imo
About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Orlu LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 20 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 Imo profile for state-level context, or the methodology for how incidents are collected.
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