Safe Nigeria Project

An open-source, auditable platform for recording, verifying, and visualizing violent incidents across Nigeria. Built on principles of transparency, verifiability, and privacy protection.

Community Reporting Tools

Whisper Channel

For highly sensitive reports requiring extra privacy

Anonymous Tip

Submit tips anonymously with secure follow-up

Trend Report

Community leaders flag emerging patterns

Total Incidents

100

95 in last 30 days

Casualties (Killed)

631

14 injured

Verified Incidents

5

5.0% of total

States Affected

18

91 awaiting verification

Incident Map

57 incidents with location data

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap

Recent Incidents

Latest reported incidents from across Nigeria

IGP Disu Renews Push To Rescue Abducted Niger State Worshippers

kidnapping
unverified
1 source
Aug 29, 2026
Niger, Unknown

Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu has intensified rescue operations for worshippers who were abducted in Niger State, condemning the attack on citizens.

Reported Aug 30, 2026

Police foil bandit attack, neutralise suspect in Katsina

banditry
unverified
1 source
Aug 28, 2026
Katsina, Malumfashi
1 killed

Katsina State Police Command successfully prevented a planned bandit attack on Dansarai and Kamfani villages. Security forces neutralized one bandit suspect during the operation.

Reported Aug 30, 2026

Northern Senators Condemn Borgu Attack, Demand Immediate Release Of Abductees

kidnapping
unverified
1 source
Aug 26, 2026
Niger, Borgu

Northern Senators issued a formal condemnation following a security attack in Borgu, Niger State, which resulted in the abduction of an unspecified number of individuals.

Reported Aug 30, 2026

Six Suspects Arrested As Police Burst ‘Baby Factory’ In Ogun

kidnapping
unverified
1 source
Aug 25, 2026
Ogun, Unknown

Police in Ogun State conducted a raid that resulted in the discovery of an illegal baby factory and the arrest of six suspects involved in the illicit operation.

Reported Aug 30, 2026

Police rescue three abducted victims, recover firearms in Enugu

kidnapping
unverified
1 source
Aug 25, 2026
Enugu, Unknown

Police forces in Enugu successfully conducted an operation resulting in the rescue of three abducted victims and the recovery of several firearms from the perpetrators.

Reported Aug 30, 2026

Bandits launch fresh attack in Zamfara communities, kill three, abduct 10

banditry
unverified
1 source
Aug 25, 2026
Zamfara, Unknown
3 killed

Armed bandits carried out a violent raid on multiple communities in Zamfara State, resulting in three fatalities and the abduction of ten residents.

Reported Aug 30, 2026

About This Platform

This platform was built to provide transparent, verifiable documentation of violent incidents across Nigeria. It serves journalists, researchers, NGOs, and communities who need reliable data while protecting privacy and preventing misuse.

Core Principles

  • Transparency: All data sources and verification processes are documented
  • Privacy-by-Design: No personally identifiable information is collected
  • Verifiability: Multiple sources required, audit trails maintained
  • Minimal Harm: Sensitive details redacted to protect victims and communities
  • Open Source: Code and methodology fully auditable
Important Disclaimer
Data Accuracy: This platform aggregates incident reports from multiple sources. While we strive for accuracy through community verification, information may be incomplete, unverified, or disputed. Always cross-reference with official sources for critical decisions.
Privacy & Safety: Never share personal identifying information, victim names, house addresses, or photos of individuals. Protect yourself and others by keeping reports factual and anonymized. Use the Whisper Channel or Anonymous Tip for sensitive information.
Use of Information: Data from this platform is provided for research, journalism, and community awareness purposes. Do not use this information to identify, target, or harm individuals or communities. Misuse may have legal consequences.
Open Source & Transparency: This is a community-driven platform. All data contributions are logged and auditable. By using this platform, you agree to contribute responsibly and in accordance with our community guidelines.

You Must Not:

  • • Post false, misleading, or unverified information intentionally
  • • Include personal details that could endanger individuals or communities
  • • Use the platform to incite violence, hatred, or discrimination
  • • Violate applicable laws or regulations of Nigeria
  • • Attempt to misuse or disrupt the platform's operations

By Continuing, You Acknowledge:

  • • You understand the data may be unverified or incomplete
  • • You will use the platform responsibly and ethically
  • • You will protect privacy and not share identifying information
  • • You accept that the platform operators are not liable for user-generated content
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About

Open-source platform for transparent, verifiable documentation of violent incidents in Nigeria. Built for journalists, researchers, NGOs, and communities.

Core Principles

  • • Transparency & Auditability
  • • Privacy-by-Design
  • • Multi-Source Verification
  • • Minimal Harm
  • • Open Source Code

Usage Guidelines

  • • No personal identifying information
  • • Multiple sources required for verification
  • • All edits logged and auditable
  • • Data freely exportable for research

Support Our Mission

Help us continue building tools to fight crime, banditry, and terrorism in Nigeria.

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