31 August 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Security risk in Katsina
Katsina State is rated Critical risk, ranking 6 of 37 nationally by reported fatalities over the last 12 months. Incident volume is broadly level against the previous 30 days. The most frequently reported threat is kidnapping.
Incidents · 12 mo
212
Fatalities · 12 mo
701
Incidents · all-time
1,077
Fatalities · all-time
5,679
Most reported threats in Katsina
Katsina by threat type
Latest reported incidents in Katsina
31 August 2026 · Matazu · Law enforcement operation
Troops kill two terrorist commanders in Matazu
30 August 2026 · Funtua · Cattle rustling
Police recover rustled cows after Tafoki gun duel
29 August 2026 · Matazu · Terrorism
Troops kill terrorist lieutenant in Matazu
29 August 2026 · Matazu · Terrorism
Troops kill terrorists, foil advance in three states
28 August 2026 · Sandamu · Law enforcement operation
Police arrest cable vandal in Sandamu
27 August 2026 · Terrorism
Police foil bandit attack near Gidan Kaza
27 August 2026 · Terrorism
Police foil bandit attack in Katsina
How this is measured
The risk tier is set by reported fatalities in Katsina 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 Katsina: 31 August 2026.
Track Katsina live on the incident map, or read the latest monthly security report.