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Imo state, Nigeria: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Imo state, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 5,408,756 (Wikidata).
Imo state, Nigeria recorded 5 events and 13 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026, roughly unchanged (0%) from the preceding 90-day period.
The 12-month total for Imo state stands at 16 events and 34 estimated deaths. That is -45% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 16 and 38. 75% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 6. Relative to population, that is 3.0 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Nigeria - IPOB (11 events, 24 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Feb 2025
Events in Imo state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Imo state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Okigwe lga | 4 | 14 |
| Ohaji/Egbema lga | 3 | 9 |
| Owerri West lga | 3 | 5 |
| Mbaitoli lga | 2 | 3 |
| Orsu lga | 1 | 2 |
| Nkwerre lga | 1 | 1 |
| Njaba lga | 1 | 0 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2026 | Ohaji/Egbema lga Imo state | Government of Nigeria vs IPOB State-based | 8 0–8 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Owerri West lga Imo state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 10 May 2026 | Owerri West lga Imo state | Black Axe vs SVC Non-state, 2 sources | 2 |
| 13 May 2026 | Owerri West lga Imo state | Igbo vs Fulani Non-state, 4 sources | 1 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Imo state | IPOB vs Civilians One-sided | 0 0–1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| IPOB | 13 | 29 |
| Government of Nigeria | 11 | 24 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 4 |
| Black Axe | 1 | 2 |
| SVC | 1 | 2 |
| Igbo | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Nigeria - IPOB | 11 | 24 |
| IPOB - Civilians | 2 | 5 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 1 | 2 |
| Black Axe - SVC | 1 | 2 |
| Igbo - Fulani | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 12 | 75% |
| Non-state conflict | 2 | 13% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 2 | 13% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Imo state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 16 organized-violence events in Imo state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 34 deaths (range 16 to 38).
Is violence in Imo state increasing or decreasing?
Broadly stable. Events in the last 90 days (5) were within 20% of the preceding 90 days (5).
Who are the main armed actors in Imo state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were IPOB (13 events), Government of Nigeria (11 events), Unidentified armed group (2 events), Black Axe (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Imo state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Imo state, 75% 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:Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Jul 2024
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.