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Nigerian Incidents and Casualty Log
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Tracking major incidents, accidents, and acts of violence across Nigeria, this dataset offers detailed event records and associated casualty counts. It serves as a valuable resource for research and practical data analysis projects concerning socio-political and public safety trends in the region. Events are captured from mid-2022 and extend into 2025, providing an up-to-date look at unfolding situations.
Columns
- Identifier: A unique identity code assigned to each recorded event.
- Title: A brief description of the incident, often noting the type of event and parties involved (e.g., Auto Crash, specific locations).
- Start date: The recorded date when the incident commenced.
- End date: The recorded date when the incident concluded.
- Number of deaths: The documented count of fatalities resulting from the event.
Distribution
This dataset contains 7,500 validated records, each featuring 5 distinct columns. The data is typically available as a CSV file (
incidents.csv) and is scheduled for annual updates. The file size is approximately 457.36 kB.Usage
This data product is perfectly suited for various advanced analytical tasks. It is ideal for researchers performing time series analysis to identify patterns and trends in violence frequency. It also supports geospatial analysis when combined with location data (not explicitly listed here, but implied by geographical coverage) and is useful for general programming practice, particularly in environments like Python.
Coverage
The data focuses exclusively on Nigeria (Africa). The recorded time range begins on 17 June 2022 and continues through to 18 April 2025. While the source database holds older records (dating back to 2006), this specific file concentrates only on events from mid-2022 onwards.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Academic Researchers: Analysing conflict patterns and causality in West Africa.
- Data Scientists: Building predictive models based on incident frequency or casualty rates.
- Students: Gaining practical experience using real-world event data for academic projects.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Nigerian Incidents and Casualty Log
- Nigeria Violence and Accident Tracker (2022-2025)
- West Africa Event Data Series
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Original Data Source: Nigerian Incidents and Casualty Log
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