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Kogi state: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Kogi state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, May 2026.
3eventsnone the month before
4est. deathsrange 4–26
1civilian deaths
Kogi state, Nigeria saw 3 recorded events and 4 estimated deaths in May 2026. The previous month had no recorded events. The death toll range is 4 to 26.
33% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 1.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 2 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | Ibaji lga Kogi state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 2 sources | 2 2–24 |
| 10 May 2026 | Lokoja lga Kogi state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 3 sources | 1 |
| 5 May 2026 | Dekina lga Kogi state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 5 | 7 |
All months
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Mar 2025
Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.