4 September 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Security in Kokona
OpenWatch has recorded 24 security incidents in Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, with 3 in the last 12 months. That is 4% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 9 of 10 among the Nasarawa LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
3
Fatalities · 12 mo
0
Incidents · all-time
24
Fatalities · all-time
30
Latest reported incidents in Kokona
Most recent involve kidnapping, communal violence, law enforcement operation, scam/fraud
18 July 2026 · Scam/fraud
Three Chinese nationals and several Nigerian miners were arrested during a security operation led by the Nasarawa State Deputy Governor at an illegal mining site in Amba Community, Kokona LGA. Authorities recovered suspected mineral resources, CCTV cameras, and mining equipment; the Chinese nationals stated they had been mining since the previous year on behalf of superiors based in Abuja.
5 April 2026 · Other
Troops arrested two suspected militia members in Atara community, Nasarawa State, during an operation. One suspect sustained a gunshot wound while attempting to attack a soldier.
18 August 2025 · Kidnapping
Suspected kidnappers abandoned their vehicle, loaded with firearms and ransom cash, after crashing in Angwan Mayo, Nasarawa State. Police recovered several weapons and cash from the scene and launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspects.
28 May 2025 · Kidnapping
Armed gunmen wielding AK-47 rifles stormed the residence of a traditional ruler in Kokona LGA, Nasarawa State, in the early hours of Wednesday, firing sporadically before abducting him without resistance from security agents or residents.
16 April 2023 · Communal violence
Clashes between suspected Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Nasarawa State resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals over two days. The violence erupted following a dispute over damaged crops and led to significant property destruction.
14 January 2022 · Gender-based violence
A 43-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping an 80-year-old woman in Kundami Village, Garaku, Nasarawa State. The incident occurred on January 14, 2022, and the suspect has confessed to the crime.
2 April 2021 · Communal violence
Two leaders of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association were killed at Garaku Market in Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, with police attributing the incident to suspected bandits. The governor has cautioned against any reprisal attacks.
18 January 2021 · Kidnapping
A university professor was kidnapped by gunmen in Nasarawa state while traveling along the Akwanga-Keffi highway. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N20 million for his release.
22 November 2020 · Kidnapping
Gunmen attacked a house in Agwada, Kokona LGA, killing one person and abducting two children. The attack occurred around 2am, with additional injuries reported among family members.
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About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Kokona LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 4 September 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Local government areas differ enormously in how closely they are covered by the press, so a low count reflects both a safer area and a quieter one. Coverage in this record is densest from 2026 onward. See the full Nasarawa profile for state-level context, or the methodology for how incidents are collected.
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