22 August 2026 · Lokoja
Murder in Kogi
OpenWatch has recorded 29 reported murder incidents in Kogi State, 8 of them in the last 12 months. That is 3% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 17 of 28 among the states where murder is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
8
Fatalities · 12 mo
27
Incidents · all-time
29
Fatalities · all-time
65
Latest reported murder in Kogi
31 July 2026 · Ajaokuta
A Catholic priest was found murdered with multiple stab wounds in Ajaokuta, Kogi State. Parishioners are demanding justice following the killing.
14 July 2026 · Ankpa
A coal mine landslide in the Alufele area of Ankpa LGA, Kogi State on July 14, 2026 killed 20 artisanal miners after heavy machinery loading operations triggered a catastrophic ground failure, trapping workers underground and sinking multiple trucks. The incident prompted the Nigerian Senate to call for stricter mining safety regulations and mandatory insurance schemes.
28 June 2026 · Olamaboro
A female teacher was allegedly beaten to death in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro LGA, Kogi State, after disciplining a student. The student's father reportedly confronted her over the punishment, and the altercation turned fatal.
25 June 2026
A female teacher in Kogi State died on June 25, 2026, days after she was allegedly assaulted in separate attacks connected to disciplinary action she had taken against a pupil. Police have arrested three suspects in connection with her death.
13 June 2026 · Ayingba
Two students of Prince Abubakar Audu University have been arrested for the murder of a 300-level Biochemistry student. The suspects were apprehended shortly after the incident and have been handed over to law enforcement for further investigation.
28 April 2026 · Olamaboro
A final-year nursing student was tortured and shot dead by local security guards in Okpo, Kogi State, after being accused of attempting to gain access to a school. This incident marks the second alleged extrajudicial killing in the area within two months.
19 March 2026 · Lokoja
A young graduate was murdered by ex-convicts using a shovel in Lokoja, Kogi State. The suspects were later arrested and linked to the crime.
25 July 2025 · Lokoja
A photojournalist was killed in Lokoja, Kogi State, by a suspect who allegedly struck him on the head with an iron object. The suspect later committed suicide in a hotel after fleeing the scene.
20 May 2025 · Dekina
Suspected herdsmen ambushed and fatally shot a young man in the head in Ugbabo-Oganigwu community, Dekina LGA, Kogi State, while he was walking with his two siblings; residents say it may have stemmed from an altercation or an attempted kidnap.
Other threats in Kogi
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as murder in Kogi State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 22 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 Kogi risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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