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Kogi state: conflict events in June 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Kogi state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, June 2026.
6events3 the month before
10est. deaths
8civilian deaths
In June 2026, UCDP recorded 6 organized-violence events in Kogi state, Nigeria, with 10 estimated deaths. That is +100% compared with 3 events the month before.
67% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 8.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Civilians with 3 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, June 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | Kabba Bunu lga Kogi state | Forces of Ibrahim Batijo vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian, 6 sources | 3 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Yagba West lga Kogi state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Kabba Bunu lga Kogi state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian, 2 sources | 2 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Dekina lga Kogi state | Black Axe vs Jurist Non-state, 2 sources | 1 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Yagba West lga Kogi state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 2 sources | 1 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Ijumu lga Kogi state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 5 | 7 |
| Forces of Ibrahim Batijo | 1 | 3 |
| Black Axe | 1 | 1 |
| Jurist | 1 | 1 |
All months
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Mar 2025
Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.