31 August 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Security risk in Kano
Kano State is rated Elevated risk, ranking 17 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 kidnapping.
Incidents · 12 mo
136
Fatalities · 12 mo
104
Incidents · all-time
854
Fatalities · all-time
1,381
Most reported threats in Kano
Kano by threat type
Latest reported incidents in Kano
30 August 2026 · Garin Malam · Terrorism
Gunmen kill three, abduct chief in Chiromawa
30 August 2026 · Bebeji · Assassination
Gunmen kill APC ward chairman in Rantan
29 August 2026 · Tudunwada · Other
Three sisters drown as boat capsizes at Tiga Dam
28 August 2026 · Garun Mallam · Kidnapping
Police foil bandit kidnap attempt in Kano
26 August 2026 · Gwarzo · Law enforcement operation
Army foils bandit livestock raid in Gwarzo
26 August 2026 · Gwale · Murder
Man killed returning from Maulud in Kano
26 August 2026 · Ungogo · Protest
Youths clash, block Ungogo Alharini Road
How this is measured
The risk tier is set by reported fatalities in Kano 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 Kano: 31 August 2026.
Track Kano live on the incident map, or read the latest monthly security report.