Kidnapping and banditry. Recent neutralization of scores of bandits by the security personnel is likely to lead to reprisals by the armed bandits. Public places may not be safe as seen by the attack on Sharia Court by armed militants on 29 July, 2026 in Gwarjo community, Matazu LGA, forcing the judge to flee through the window. There is a potential for a windstorm outbreak. Recent occurrence destroyed hundreds of homes.