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Bias-motivated incidents in Nigeria
The map has recorded 10 bias-motivated incidents in Nigeria since January 2026, 2 of them in Lagos. Sexism / gender-based violence is the most common category (7), then religious discrimination (2) and racism (1). 9 of the 10 were assaults or worse.
Most reported · 5 outlets
Nigerian TikToker reports sexual assault in Ogun State
A Nigerian TikToker reported that she was sexually assaulted in the Ogijo area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Police said the case was under investigation and the survivor was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Most serious
Christian Red Cross volunteer shot dead in Sokoto, Nigeria
A 30-year-old Christian woman volunteering with the Nigerian Red Cross was shot dead when gunmen opened fire on her team's vehicle on the Kajiji-Shagari road in Sokoto state as they returned from field work.
Incidents over time
| Month | Incidents | Discrimination | Threats | Vandalism | Assault | Fatal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| March 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| April 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| October 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Every incident
10 incidents, newest first.
October 2026
- Christian Red Cross volunteer shot dead in Sokoto, Nigeria
A 30-year-old Christian woman volunteering with the Nigerian Red Cross was shot dead when gunmen opened fire on her team's vehicle on the Kajiji-Shagari road in Sokoto state as they returned from field work.
July 2026
- Comedian admits slapping ex-wife twice amid domestic abuse allegations
A Nigerian comedian admitted in an Instagram video that he slapped his former wife twice during their marriage, while denying other abuse allegations she made.
May 2026
- Tech founder removes app from Nigeria, IP-bans country over fraud claim
A foreign tech founder announced his company removed its app from Nigeria's App Store and blocked access from the country, citing an alleged 95% fraud rate among Nigerian users.
April 2026
- Gunmen kill worshippers at two churches during Easter services in Kaduna
Gunmen opened fire on Christians gathered for Easter services at the First ECWA Church and St. Augustine Catholic Church in the Ariko community, Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State, killing at least seven people and abducting several others.
March 2026
- Gunmen kill dozens of Christians in Palm Sunday attack in Nigeria
Gunmen on bikes attacked a Christian community in Gari Ya Waye, Jos North, Plateau state, Nigeria, overnight on Palm Sunday, killing between 20 and 30 people and injuring others.
- Woman dies after prolonged domestic abuse by husband in Delta State
A mother of three in Agbor, Delta State, died after what her family described as prolonged abuse by her husband, who allegedly beat her with a generator belt and locked her in their home.
- Women and girls sexually assaulted during festival in Ozoro
Several women and girls were sexually assaulted and molested by youths during a traditional festival in Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria.
February 2026
- Nigerian TikToker reports sexual assault in Ogun State
A Nigerian TikToker reported that she was sexually assaulted in the Ogijo area of Ogun State, Nigeria.
- Woman sexually assaulted in her Lagos home after opening door to attacker
A young woman was sexually assaulted in her home after a man forced his way in, struck her head against a fridge, gagged her, and cut her with a face blade.
January 2026
- Pastor, daughter and son-in-law killed in ambush in Plateau state, Nigeria
A pastor, his married daughter and son-in-law were ambushed and killed by Fulani herdsmen on the Jos-Barkin Ladi highway in Plateau state, Nigeria, as they traveled to his new mission station.