Still an epicenter of heavy armed banditry, large-scale mass kidnappings, targeting farming rural communities. On 22nd July, 2026 about 25 farmers were reportedly killed in Sauna Ward in Talata Mafara LGA. Road travelers, schools, and government entities are common targets. In late July, 2026, bandits kidnapped the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area, Nura Umar, after attacking his residence and killing security personnel in Bungudu town. High counter-terrorism operations in the state may pose a serious threat to travelers too.