29 August 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Security risk in Oyo
Oyo State is rated Elevated risk, ranking 22 of 37 nationally by reported fatalities over the last 12 months. Incident volume is rising against the previous 30 days. The most frequently reported threat is kidnapping.
Incidents · 12 mo
203
Fatalities · 12 mo
68
Incidents · all-time
740
Fatalities · all-time
551
Most reported threats in Oyo
Oyo by threat type
Latest reported incidents in Oyo
28 August 2026 · Ibadan · Communal violence
Vigilante shoots herder in Lagun, Ibadan
27 August 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Four kidnap suspects arrested in Oyo
26 August 2026 · Iseyin · Law enforcement operation
Police recover N4.1m ransom near Alaganran
26 August 2026 · Ibadan · Law enforcement operation
Police smash truck-theft syndicate, recover stolen truck
25 August 2026 · Ibadan · Other
Armed men storm Ibadan residence at midnight
25 August 2026 · Ibadan North-East · Other
Explosion sparks fire, destroys Ibadan market shops
25 August 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Police arrest two, recover stolen Lexus SUV
How this is measured
The risk tier is set by reported fatalities in Oyo over the trailing 12 months, on the same scale used across the national risk index: Critical (500+), High (150+), Elevated (50+), Moderate (10+), or Low. Incident volume is shown alongside but does not set the tier.
Figures come from OpenWatch’s incident record, exclude retracted reports, and update hourly. Reported numbers are a floor, not a census: incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. Last incident recorded in Oyo: 29 August 2026.
Track Oyo live on the incident map, or read the latest monthly security report.