13 July 2026 · Kabba/Bunu
Terrorism in Kogi
OpenWatch has recorded 78 reported terrorism incidents in Kogi State, 24 of them in the last 12 months. That is 9% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 16 of 33 among the states where terrorism is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
24
Fatalities · 12 mo
24
Incidents · all-time
78
Fatalities · all-time
308
Latest reported terrorism in Kogi
5 July 2026
Nigerian Army troops arrested a suspected terrorist in Kogi State who subsequently confessed to membership of a terrorist group. The arrest was reported by defence and army headquarters.
3 July 2026
Nigerian troops intercepted a suspected terrorist in Kogi State, recovering mobile phones and cash during the operation. The arrest was announced by the Defence Headquarters and Nigerian Army.
23 June 2026 · Yagba West
Two commuters were shot dead in an attack by suspected terrorists while traveling on motorcycles along the Okoloke–Egbe Road in Kogi State. Troops responded to the incident and intensified patrols in the area to prevent further attacks.
22 June 2026 · Kabba-Bunu
Kogi State security operatives intercepted arms intended for criminal groups planning attacks, leading to the arrest of three suspects. The operation recovered multiple firearms and ammunition in Kabba, Kogi State.
17 June 2026
Nigerian troops killed notorious bandit leader Ibrahim Bastuji in Kogi State, a significant operation aimed at combating banditry and kidnapping in the region. President Tinubu commended the military for their decisive action against criminal networks terrorizing communities.
16 June 2026 · Kabba/Bunu
A recent attack on a school in Iluke Bunu, Kogi State, resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The attack was reportedly orchestrated by notorious bandit leader Kachala Ibrahim Batijo, who was later killed in a security operation.
13 June 2026 · Kabba/Bunu
The Kogi State Government has implemented security measures in response to a recent terrorist attack in Iluke community, including a ban on motorcycle operations and night travel to curb criminal activities in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area.
11 June 2026 · Kabba-Bunu
Terrorists attacked Government Secondary School in Kabba-Bunu, Kogi State, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including the school's vice principal, a 70-year-old man, and a 6-year-old child.
10 June 2026 · Kabba-Bunu
A terrorist attack occurred in Iluke Community, Kogi State, where attackers attempted to abduct WAEC candidates during an examination. The swift response from security forces led to a gun battle, resulting in three fatalities and the rescue of all students.
Other threats in Kogi
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as terrorism in Kogi State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 13 July 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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