24 July 2026 · Doma
Terrorism in Nasarawa
OpenWatch has recorded 36 reported terrorism incidents in Nasarawa State, 3 of them in the last 12 months. That is 6% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 26 of 33 among the states where terrorism is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
3
Fatalities · 12 mo
0
Incidents · all-time
36
Fatalities · all-time
143
Latest reported terrorism in Nasarawa
11 May 2026
A digital creator in Nasarawa State raised an alarm after receiving threatening video calls from bandits who expressed anger over his advice to kill them instead of handing them over to the military. The bandits displayed ammunition during the call, indicating a serious threat to his life.
20 March 2026 · Lafia
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke arrested a suspected terrorist in the Gandu area of Lafia, Nasarawa state, following reports of suspected terrorist activities. The suspect was found in possession of a motorcycle and is currently in military custody.
31 July 2024 · Toto
Gunmen attacked vigilantes observing prayers at a checkpoint in Toto LGA, resulting in one death and one injury. The local government has condemned the attack and is seeking to bring the perpetrators to justice.
25 July 2024 · Toto
Gunmen opened fire on vigilantes observing magrib prayers at a checkpoint in Ukya village, Nasarawa State, killing one and injuring another. The attack occurred while the vigilantes were praying.
17 June 2024 · Lafia
Suspected bandits attacked the headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Lafia, Nasarawa State, but were repelled by personnel. An investigation has been launched to apprehend the attackers.
28 February 2024 · Toto
Nigerian troops conducted an operation in Katakpa Village, Nasarawa State, eliminating one criminal and recovering multiple firearms and ammunition. The operation was part of a broader offensive against Boko Haram/ISWAP in the Lake Chad region.
26 February 2024 · Toto
Gunmen attacked Katakpa community in Toto LGA, Nasarawa State, killing 11 people, including two police officers, and setting houses on fire. Two additional corpses were later discovered in a nearby forest.
1 February 2024 · Toto
On February 1, 2024, suspected militia group ambushed and killed three soldiers and two vigilantes in Umaisha District, Toto Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The attack also resulted in significant property damage.
22 June 2023 · Keffi
The Department of State Services reported that terrorists are planning to attack worship and fun centres during Eid-el-Kabir. A joint operation led to the recovery of IEDs and the neutralization of a notorious gang leader in Kogi State.
Other threats in Nasarawa
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as terrorism in Nasarawa State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 24 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 Nasarawa risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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