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Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by ogododo: 10:38am On Jan 13
The findings highlight major cities and highways prone to theft, attacks, and road hazards, offering critical insights into the country’s security challenges.

Areport by SB Morgen (SBM) Intelligence, a research firm, has identified Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, Lagos, Jos, Calabar, Kano, Eleme Junction in Rivers State, and Onitsha as the eight most dangerous areas for security threats in Nigeria.

The findings highlight major cities and highways prone to theft, attacks, and road hazards, offering critical insights into the country’s security challenges.

The report noted that Port Harcourt is the most perilous city, with 85 incidents reported, primarily involving violent crime such as armed robbery and kidnapping.


Maiduguri follows with 52 incidents, plagued by ongoing insurgent threats. Lagos recorded 32 incidents, with urban crime concentrated in high-density areas.

“The Makurdi-Jos route presents another troubling scenario, with a blend of youth gang violence and farmer-pastoral conflicts.

“These incidents often lead to roadblocks and attacks on motorists, highlighting systemic lapses in government security provisions,” the report stated.


Jos, Calabar, and Kano each registered between 18 and 23 incidents, with communal clashes and urban theft dominating the security landscape.

Eleme Junction in Rivers State, a strategic transport hub, accounted for 16 incidents, while Onitsha’s bustling trade routes saw 15 cases of theft and related crimes.

“The Port Harcourt-Warri route has now surpassed the Abuja-Kaduna highway in danger levels,” the report added, noting the prevalence of kidnapping for ransom.

Beyond insecurity, the report highlighted infrastructural deficiencies, revealing that 84.6% of respondents had experienced or heard of security incidents on their travel routes. Only 42% found the roads somewhat safe, with just 2.4% considering them very safe.

The survey underscored challenges like potholes, poor drainage, and traffic congestion, exacerbating road hazards. It called for “improved security measures to safeguard travellers” and enhance road infrastructure.

Nigeria’s roads remain fraught with danger, with uneven maintenance and inconsistent police patrols leaving residents and travellers vulnerable.

The findings emphasise the urgent need for strategic interventions to address these challenges and ensure safer travel nationwide.



https://saharareporters.com/2025/01/13/port-harcourt-maiduguri-6-others-emerge-most-dangerous-areas-nigeria
Re: Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by EmperorCaesar(m): 10:40am On Jan 13
cool

What do you mean by "Emerge"? Na contest?


So, Fubara no dey do anything for the state. Na to dey fight who dey Abuja be hin own achievement. Since Odili's time, never has the state ranked among the most dangerous places in Nigeria

Weak men create weak situations that are susceptible to dangers


Spits on Simp
Re: Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by Sobalim: 10:44am On Jan 13
But ronu miscreants think igboland is the most dangerous place to live. Mumu people

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Re: Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by MadamVanessa(f): 10:50am On Jan 13
shocked


Not surprised, the drunk voice emperor of Obio Akpor has tried to made River state ungovernable for Fubara but I am happy that Fubara keeps on taming the emperor of Obio Akpor. No chance for agbero drunk in River state.
Re: Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by Urheadmaster(m): 10:50am On Jan 13
tongue


What is Port Harcourt doing on the same list as Maiduguri and Lagos state?


Is this Wike's way of trying to stifle investment in the city.
Re: Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by TooMuchStuff: 10:53am On Jan 13
NBS or where from ?
Zamfara
Katsina
Benue
Nasarawa
Kogi
PORT HARCOURT
Abuja

These na fact8
Re: Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by PresidObi: 10:54am On Jan 13
When those that are paid for propaganda arrives, they will tell you that the peaceful east is dangerous. That is what they are trying to paint, even as the reality shows otherwise.

Wait, they are arriving soon.
Re: Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by ogaemma: 10:57am On Jan 13
The length and breath of Nigeria is dangerous.
If this report is true, then is a practical evidence that all the news the Police and Army have been giving Nigerians about their win and victory over the bandit's and kidnapper's are bunch of lies and fake news.
They should stop the propaganda that they are winning the fight against insecurity and do the needful.
Many Nigerians refused to come back home this December all because of insecurity.
Some of them that came spent so much money to hire police escort to follow them up and down.
This is not the country of our dream.
Re: Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by Hisroyalbadmeat(m): 10:58am On Jan 13
MadamVanessa:
shocked


Not surprised, the drunk voice emperor of Obio Akpor has tried to made River state ungovernable for Fubara but I am happy that Fubara keeps on taming the emperor of Obio Akpor. No chance for agbero drunk in River state.


Focus on the news, you are frustrated with the way you talk about wike, Don't you guys have your own problems to think about, there is a thin line between madness and sanity, Bunkum

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Re: Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by Hisroyalbadmeat(m): 10:59am On Jan 13
EmperorCaesar:
cool

What do you mean by "Emerge"? Na contest?


So, Fubara no dey do anything for the state. Na to dey fight who dey Abuja be hin own achievement. Since Odili's time, never has the state ranked among the most dangerous places in Nigeria

Weak men create weak situations that are susceptible to dangers


Spits on Simp
Die that useless cappings,Stop insulting my Governor, Bunkum
Re: Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by galserv: 11:00am On Jan 13
Hmmmn
Re: Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by magoo10(m): 11:01am On Jan 13
Where is omockery and his propaganda team.
Re: Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by Bede2u(m): 12:24pm On Jan 13
Na wa
We thank God for life and safety, so far
Re: Port Harcourt, Maiduguri, 6 Others Emerge Most Dangerous Areas In Nigeria by ogododo: 5:01pm On Jan 13
Nawa Nlfpmod.

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