21 August 2026
Terrorism in Imo
OpenWatch has recorded 157 reported terrorism incidents in Imo State, 17 of them in the last 12 months. That is 21% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 10 of 33 among the states where terrorism is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
17
Fatalities · 12 mo
13
Incidents · all-time
157
Fatalities · all-time
371
Latest reported terrorism in Imo
3 July 2026 · Ohaji/Egbema
Troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade under Operation Udo Ka conducted an intelligence-led raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Obiakpu Community, Ohaji/Egbema LGA, Imo State on July 3, recovering a pump-action gun, military-style clothing, and other items. The suspects fled into surrounding terrain after encountering troops, following intelligence obtained from a previously arrested logistics courier and armourer.
28 June 2026
Suspected IPOB/ESN members attacked motorists in Imo State, killing a trailer driver. Troops of Operation UDO KA responded to the attack.
31 May 2026
A suspected oil bunkering gang attacked a security base in Imo, resulting in the death of a DSS operative and injuries to two others. The incident also caused panic among civilians in the area.
23 May 2026 · Owerri West
A male civilian was shot by suspected terrorists in Eziobodo community, Owerri, Imo State. He later died in the hospital after being unable to receive timely medical attention.
8 May 2026 · Owerri West
Gunmen suspected to be cultists shot dead two individuals in Nekede, Imo State. The police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators and intensified security operations in the area.
4 May 2026 · Ohaji/Egbema
One soldier was killed and another injured during an ambush by suspected terrorists in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The attack occurred while troops were assessing a burnt vehicle along the SPDC–Etekuru road.
24 April 2026 · Orsu
Troops arrested a suspected member of the Indigenous People of Biafra and recovered Improvised Explosive Devices during clearance operations in Imo State. The suspect is linked to previous attacks on security personnel.
24 April 2026 · Orsu
The Nigerian Army conducted an operation against a camp linked to IPOB/ESN in Imo State, recovering the remains of two soldiers who were abducted and murdered in 2022. The operation involved heavy engagement with armed criminals and aimed to dismantle the group's infrastructure.
23 April 2026 · Aboh Mbaise
Police dismantled a suspected IPOB/ESN camp in Nguru, Aboh Mbaise, recovering significant arms and ammunition. Three suspects were apprehended during the operation.
Other threats in Imo
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as terrorism in Imo State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 21 August 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 Imo risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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