22 August 2026 · Bonny
Terrorism in Rivers
OpenWatch has recorded 79 reported terrorism incidents in Rivers State, 7 of them in the last 12 months. That is 8% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 15 of 33 among the states where terrorism is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
7
Fatalities · 12 mo
3
Incidents · all-time
79
Fatalities · all-time
170
Latest reported terrorism in Rivers
20 July 2026 · Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni
The Nigerian Navy dismantled two reactivated illegal refining sites in the Egbema axis of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, Rivers State, recovering over 126,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and illegally refined AGO concealed in seven dugout pits and reservoirs. The sites had previously been destroyed on July 10 but were reactivated by oil theft syndicates, prompting a follow-up intelligence-driven operation under Operation DELTA SENTINEL.
14 July 2026 · Obiakpor
Troops of Operation UDO KA conducted a targeted raid on a suspected cultists' hideout in Obiakpor LGA, Rivers State, recovering an assault rifle and ammunition. No casualties were reported in connection with the operation.
13 July 2026 · Bonny
Nigerian Navy personnel from Forward Operating Base Bonny, under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, discovered and dismantled seven concealed dugout pits in Dema Abbey community used as illegal crude oil storage infrastructure. Four pits were freshly excavated and three contained water, indicating active preparations to support crude oil theft and illegal refining activities.
8 July 2026 · Ahoada West
The Nigerian Navy, under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, dismantled three illegal refining sites in Ahoada West LGA, Rivers State, recovering approximately 205,680 litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined AGO worth an estimated N227 million. The operation uncovered six refining ovens, three reservoirs, and four dugout pits.
1 July 2026
Unknown gunmen attacked police officers conducting a stop-and-search operation in Rivers State, killing two officers and injuring others.
15 June 2026 · Abua/Odual
An attack on the Trans-Niger Pipeline in the Odau area of Abua/Odual LGA resulted in a gas leak and fire, forcing residents to flee. The incident involved armed individuals who used dynamite to damage the pipeline.
6 January 2025 · Ahoada West
Troops of the Nigerian Army neutralised two members of a gang responsible for the killing of four soldiers and the abduction of two Korean expatriates in Ahoada West, Rivers State. The operation led to the recovery of several firearms and ammunition.
8 April 2024 · Degema
Two aides of a Rivers State governorship candidate were reportedly killed during an arrest operation by suspected military personnel at the candidate's residence. The incident occurred in the early hours of April 8, 2024.
31 January 2024 · Ahoada
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of several suspects, including the Chief of Staff to the Governor, for their involvement in the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex and the murder of a Superintendent of Police and five informants.
Other threats in Rivers
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as terrorism in Rivers State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 22 August 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 Rivers risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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