28 March 2026 · Assassination
Security in Akoko North-West
OpenWatch has recorded 29 security incidents in Akoko North-West Local Government Area, Ondo State, with 3 in the last 12 months. That is 4% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 7 of 10 among the Ondo LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
3
Fatalities · 12 mo
1
Incidents · all-time
29
Fatalities · all-time
12
Latest reported incidents in Akoko North-West
Most recent involve kidnapping, assassination, terrorism
7 March 2026 · Kidnapping
Three individuals, including a council official, were kidnapped by bandits in Ondo State, with a ransom of N100 million demanded for their release. One victim sustained a gunshot injury during the abduction, and protests erupted in the community following another related killing.
23 October 2025 · Terrorism
Security forces have commenced operations in Ondo and Kogi states to prevent imminent attacks by ISWAP terrorists, who have reportedly infiltrated communities and fortified their cells. The DSS has issued warnings and called for heightened security measures in vulnerable areas.
24 September 2024 · Kidnapping
Three local farmers were arrested by the Amotekun Corps for allegedly kidnapping travellers in Ikaram-Ibaram Akoko, Ondo State. They were caught while attempting to share a ransom collected from their victims.
25 May 2024 · Kidnapping
Suspected bandits kidnapped a driver and three passengers traveling to Irun Akoko in Ondo State. Joint security operatives are currently conducting operations to rescue the victims.
7 December 2022 · Kidnapping
The Oloso of Oso was kidnapped from his palace and held for a week before regaining his freedom after negotiations over a ransom. The kidnappers initially demanded N100 million, which was later reduced to N10 million.
1 December 2022 · Kidnapping
A traditional ruler was kidnapped by gunmen in Ajowa-Akoko, Ondo State, who are demanding a ransom of N100 million for his release. The police are currently working to secure his release.
24 June 2022 · Kidnapping
The Nigeria Police Force, alongside local hunters, are conducting operations in the forests of Akoko, Ondo State, to track and arrest kidnappers who have been terrorizing the community. The area has seen a rise in kidnappings for ransom, prompting this proactive response.
17 June 2021 · Kidnapping
Suspected bandits attacked a farmer's home in Ajowa Akoko, killing two of his children and kidnapping two others. The attack was foiled by the timely intervention of security forces.
11 May 2021 · Kidnapping
Two residents were kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Ikaram, Ondo State, with a ransom of 10 million naira demanded for one of the victims. The community is currently experiencing heightened insecurity due to these incidents.
Other areas in Ondo
About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Akoko North-West LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 28 March 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 Ondo profile for state-level context, or the methodology for how incidents are collected.
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