Insecurity around major transit arteries such as Abuja-Kaduna Expressway and rural transit routes in Birnin Gwari, Giwa, and Igabi. These areas continue to face arms trafficking and banditry risks. On July 27, 2026, over 30 people were killed and scores of others injured in an attack on Naridon community in Kauru LGA. There is tension as security personnel is swooping into action.