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Anambra state, Nigeria: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Anambra state, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 5,527,809 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 2 organized-violence events in Anambra state, Nigeria, down -50% from 4 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 8.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 11 events and 21 estimated deaths were recorded in Anambra state. That is -50% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 9 and 28. 64% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 5. Relative to population, that is 2.0 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Nigeria - IPOB (7 events, 8 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026Apr 2026Feb 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025May 2025Mar 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024
Events in Anambra state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Anambra state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Orumba North lga | 2 | 4 |
| Awka North lga | 2 | 1 |
| Awka South lga | 1 | 4 |
| Orumba South lga | 1 | 4 |
| Njikoka lga | 1 | 4 |
| Idemili North lga | 1 | 4 |
| Ogbaru lga | 1 | 0 |
| Nnewi North lga | 1 | 0 |
| Nnewi South lga | 1 | 0 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 | Awka South lga Anambra state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 4 civilian, 2 sources | 4 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Orumba South lga Anambra state | Government of Nigeria vs IPOB State-based | 4 0–4 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Nigeria | 8 | 9 |
| IPOB | 7 | 8 |
| Black Axe | 2 | 8 |
| SVC | 2 | 8 |
| Unidentified armed group | 1 | 4 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Nigeria - IPOB | 7 | 8 |
| Black Axe - SVC | 2 | 8 |
| Unidentified armed group - Civilians | 1 | 4 |
| Government of Nigeria - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 7 | 64% |
| Non-state conflict | 2 | 18% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 2 | 18% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Anambra state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 11 organized-violence events in Anambra state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 21 deaths (range 9 to 28).
Is violence in Anambra state increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (2) were down -50% from the preceding 90 days (4).
Who are the main armed actors in Anambra state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Nigeria (8 events), IPOB (7 events), Black Axe (2 events), SVC (2 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Anambra state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Anambra state, 64% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026Apr 2026Feb 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025May 2025Mar 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.