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Nigeria: war and conflict map
What UCDP researchers recorded in Nigeria in the 12 months to 31 August 2026:
The live map shows drone and missile tracks, air alerts, media reports from the last 24 hours, military aircraft, fires and disasters. It updates every few seconds.
Deaths per month
Conflicts
| Nigeria: Islamic State | 2,161 killed |
| armed groups not named by UCDP | 2,024 killed |
| armed groups not named by UCDP | 1,017 killed |
| armed groups not named by UCDP | 814 killed |
| JAS - Civilians | 382 killed |
| IS - JAS | 297 killed |
Latest verified events
- Abadam lga, 2026-08-31 · 3 killed
„Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue 30 kidnap victims in nationwide operations”
Government of Nigeria - IS - Ningi lga, 2026-08-31 · 2 killed
„Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue 30 kidnap victims in nationwide operations”
armed groups not named by UCDP - Matazu lga, 2026-08-31 · 2 killed
„Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue 30 kidnap victims in nationwide operations”
armed groups not named by UCDP - Rogo lga, 2026-08-31 · 2 killed
„Kano APC chief abducted, two killed”
armed groups not named by UCDP - Gandi village, 2026-08-30 · 8 killed
„Gunmen kill eight farmers in north-west Nigeria reprisal attack”
armed groups not named by UCDP - Matazu lga, 2026-08-30 · 2 killed
„Troops neutralise two notorious terrorist kingpins in Katsina”
Government of Nigeria - Forces of Muhammadu - Bebeji lga, 2026-08-30 · 2 killed
„SAD NEWS”
armed groups not named by UCDP - Niger state, 2026-08-30 · 2 killed
„VIDEO”
armed groups not named by UCDP - Awka town, 2026-08-30 · 2 killed
„Gunmen Invade Anambra Community, Kill Two”
Black Axe - SVC - Garum Mallam lga, 2026-08-29 · 3 killed
„BREAKING”
armed groups not named by UCDP - Wase lga, 2026-08-29 · 1 killed
„Troops neutralise suspected terrorist, recover two AK-47 rifles in Plateau”
armed groups not named by UCDP - Matazu lga, 2026-08-29 · 1 killed
„Troops kill terrorist commander’s lieutenant in Katsina, recover weapons in clearance operation”
Government of Nigeria - Forces of Muhammadu
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☕ Buy us a coffeeSources: Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP, CC BY 4.0). UCDP publishes verified events about a month after they happen, so the newest days are on the live map, not here. This is an unofficial site. In danger, follow local authorities and official alerts.