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Lagos state: conflict events in August 2025
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Lagos state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, August 2025.
4events5 the month before
6est. deaths
2civilian deaths
Lagos state, Nigeria saw 4 recorded events and 6 estimated deaths in August 2025. That is -20% compared with 5 events the month before.
75% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 2.
The most active pairing was Black Axe - Eyie with 3 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, August 2025
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | Eti-Osa lga Lagos state | Black Axe vs Eyie Non-state, 5 sources | 3 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Ikorodu lga Lagos state | Black Axe vs Eyie Non-state, 1 civilian, 5 sources | 1 |
| 28 Aug 2025 | Ibeju/Lekki lga Lagos state | Government of Nigeria vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Ibeju/Lekki lga Lagos state | Black Axe vs Eyie Non-state, 2 sources | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Black Axe | 3 | 5 |
| Eyie | 3 | 5 |
| Government of Nigeria | 1 | 1 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.