9 September 2026 · Dutsin-Ma · Cattle rustling
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 rising against the previous 30 days. The most frequently reported threat is kidnapping.
Incidents · 12 mo
231
Fatalities · 12 mo
719
Incidents · all-time
1,096
Fatalities · all-time
5,697
Most reported threats in Katsina
Katsina by threat type
Katsina by local government area
Latest reported incidents in Katsina
7 September 2026 · Funtua · Terrorism
Bandits invade Funtua, shoot indiscriminately
7 September 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Troops intercept terrorist logistics truck in Katsina
7 September 2026 · Kafur · Kidnapping
Police rescue kidnap victim after Kafur gun duel
7 September 2026 · Kidnapping
Joint forces foil bandit ambush, rescue two on Kurami Road
6 September 2026 · Kurfi · Murder
Two children killed over stolen goats in Kurfi
5 September 2026 · Bakori · Terrorism
Bandits repelled in Bakori attack
4 September 2026 · Dan Musa · Law enforcement operation
Troops raid Katsina terrorist hideout, kill one
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: 9 September 2026.
Track Katsina live on the incident map, or read the latest monthly security report.