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Lagos state: conflict events in April 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Lagos state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, April 2026.
3events7 the month before
5est. deaths
0civilian deaths
In April 2026, UCDP recorded 3 organized-violence events in Lagos state, Nigeria, with 5 estimated deaths. That is -57% compared with 7 events the month before.
100% of the month's events were non-state conflict.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 2 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, April 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Lagos Island lga Lagos state | Black Axe vs Eyie Non-state | 3 |
| 11 Apr 2026 | Lagos state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Lagos Island lga Lagos state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 4 | 4 |
| Black Axe | 1 | 3 |
| Eyie | 1 | 3 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.