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Benue state: conflict events in August 2024
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Benue state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, August 2024.
3events2 the month before
81est. deathsrange 25–81
73civilian deaths
Benue state, Nigeria saw 3 recorded events and 81 estimated deaths in August 2024. That is +50% compared with 2 events the month before. The death toll range is 25 to 81.
67% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 73.
The most active pairing was Agatu - Fulani with 2 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, August 2024
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2024 | Ukum lga Benue state | Forces of Ayongou vs Civilians One-sided, 73 civilian, 8 sources | 75 19–75 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | Agatu lga Benue state | Agatu vs Fulani Non-state | 5 |
| 23 Aug 2024 | Agatu lga Benue state | Agatu vs Fulani Non-state | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Agatu | 2 | 6 |
| Fulani | 2 | 6 |
| Forces of Ayongou | 1 | 75 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.