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Black Axe
Organized-violence events involving Black Axe, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
1events, last 30 days
14events, last 90 days■ +17% vs prior 90 days
58events, last 12 months
105est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 93–108, 17 civilians
Black Axe was a party to 58 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 105 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Nigeria (57), South Africa (1).
In the last 90 days, 14 events involved Black Axe, level with the preceding 90 days (12).
Most frequent opposing parties: Eyie (40 events), SVC (13 events), Buccaneers (2 events).
Where Black Axe was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Countries
| Country | Events, 12m | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 57 | 104 |
| South Africa | 1 | 1 |
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Lagos state Nigeria | 28 |
| Oyo state Nigeria | 5 |
| Ogun state Nigeria | 4 |
| Edo state Nigeria | 3 |
| Kwara state Nigeria | 3 |
| Benue state Nigeria | 3 |
| Bayelsa state Nigeria | 2 |
| Osun state Nigeria | 2 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Eyie | 40 | 65 |
| SVC | 13 | 31 |
| Buccaneers | 2 | 3 |
| Maphite | 1 | 2 |
| Jurist | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 57 | 98% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 2% |
Deadliest events involving Black Axe, last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2026 | Nigeria | Makurdi lga Benue state | Black Axe vs SVC Non-state, 4 civilian, 5 sources | 8 6–10 |
| 14 Jun 2026 | Nigeria | Ilorin East lga Kwara state | Black Axe vs Eyie Non-state, 4 civilian, 2 sources | 4 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Nigeria | Ikorodu lga Lagos state | Black Axe vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 3 |
| 27 May 2026 | Nigeria | Ede North lga Osun state | Black Axe vs Buccaneers Non-state | 2 |
| 12 May 2026 | Nigeria | Abia state | Black Axe vs SVC Non-state, 2 sources | 2 |
| 10 May 2026 | Nigeria | Owerri West lga Imo state | Black Axe vs SVC Non-state, 2 sources | 2 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Nigeria | Southern Ijaw lga Bayelsa state | Black Axe vs SVC Non-state, 2 sources | 1 |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Nigeria | Etsako West lga Edo state | Black Axe vs Eyie Non-state, 2 sources | 1 0–1 |
| 13 Jun 2026 | Nigeria | Ilorin East lga Kwara state | Black Axe vs Eyie Non-state, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Nigeria | Dekina lga Kogi state | Black Axe vs Jurist Non-state, 2 sources | 1 |
Actor names follow UCDP coding. "Government of X" covers state forces including police and allied militias where UCDP codes them under the state. See methodology.