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Delta state, Nigeria: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Delta state, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 5,663,362 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 3 organized-violence events in Delta state, Nigeria, broadly level with 3 in the preceding 90 days (0%). Estimated deaths in the period: 5.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 9 events and 13 estimated deaths were recorded in Delta state. That is roughly the same as the 12 months before. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 13 and 14. 78% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 1. Relative to population, that is 1.6 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Eyie - SVC (6 events, 10 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Jul 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Sep 2024
Events in Delta state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Delta state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Warri South lga | 5 | 9 |
| Uvwie lga | 1 | 1 |
| Oshimili North lga | 1 | 1 |
| Ethiope East lga | 1 | 1 |
| Ughelli North lga | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | Warri South lga Delta state | Eyie vs SVC Non-state, 3 sources | 2 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Warri South lga Delta state | Eyie vs SVC Non-state, 3 sources | 2 |
| 23 May 2026 | Warri South lga Delta state | Eyie vs SVC Non-state, 2 sources | 1 1–2 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Eyie | 6 | 10 |
| SVC | 6 | 10 |
| Government of Nigeria | 2 | 2 |
| IPOB | 1 | 1 |
| Fulani | 1 | 1 |
| Urhobo | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Eyie - SVC | 6 | 10 |
| Government of Nigeria - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
| Government of Nigeria - IPOB | 1 | 1 |
| Fulani - Urhobo | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 1 | 11% |
| Non-state conflict | 7 | 78% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 11% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Delta state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 9 organized-violence events in Delta state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 13 deaths (range 13 to 14).
Is violence in Delta state increasing or decreasing?
Broadly stable. Events in the last 90 days (3) were within 20% of the preceding 90 days (3).
Who are the main armed actors in Delta state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Eyie (6 events), SVC (6 events), Government of Nigeria (2 events), IPOB (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Delta state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Delta state, 78% of events over the last 12 months were non-state 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:Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Jul 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Dec 2024Nov 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.