7 June 2026 · Ivo
Communal violence in Ebonyi
OpenWatch has recorded 63 reported communal violence incidents in Ebonyi State, 1 of them in the last 12 months. That is 22% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 27 of 35 among the states where communal violence is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
1
Fatalities · 12 mo
0
Incidents · all-time
63
Fatalities · all-time
461
Latest reported communal violence in Ebonyi
1 February 2025 · Ishielu
Armed men attacked Amegu Nkalagha community in Ebonyi State, resulting in the deaths of about twenty residents and the burning of houses. The attack is believed to be a reprisal following the killing of cows belonging to herdsmen.
20 January 2025 · Ikwo
A communal clash between the Omege-Agalagu and Ukwuinyima communities in Ikwo LGA resulted in one death after a youth was stabbed. Following the incident, members of the deceased's community retaliated, leading to property damage.
25 May 2024 · Afikpo
Gunmen attacked the Akpoha community in Ebonyi State, killing three individuals during heavy gunfire. The assailants escaped on motorbikes after the attack.
19 May 2024 · Ohaukwu
A communal clash in Ikachi village, Ebonyi State, resulted in the beheading of four individuals and the kidnapping of seven others over two days. The attacks are part of ongoing violence related to disputes over traditional leadership in the area.
28 January 2024 · Ezza North
A cult clash in Oriuzor community, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi state resulted in the deaths of three men. The police have arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.
2 June 2023 · Ohaozara
Gunmen attacked the communities of Uburu and Okposi in Ebonyi State, resulting in one injury and the burning of a Sienna bus and two other vehicles. The police have initiated an investigation into the incident.
26 December 2022 · Afikpo South
Three individuals were killed during a clash in Ekoli Edda community, Ebonyi State, stemming from a political supremacy struggle. The violence involved sporadic shootings and resulted in property damage, including the burning of a house and vehicles.
2 July 2022 · Ohaukwu
A communal crisis between the Ngbo and Ezza communities in Nkwuada, Ebonyi State, resulted in at least 15 fatalities. The conflict was triggered by the killing of a local man over an alleged missing cow, leading to retaliatory attacks between the two groups.
27 June 2022 · Ohaukwu
Unknown gunmen attacked Ngbo community in Ebonyi, killing three local residents and destroying properties including houses and vehicles. The police are investigating the incident.
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About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as communal violence in Ebonyi State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 7 June 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Ebonyi risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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