source: Sun (Nigeria); Vanguard (Nigeria)
actor1: Unidentified Armed Group (Nigeria)
actor2: Civilians (Nigeria)
location: Ilile
notes: On August 22nd, unknown gunmen (accused of being cultists) attacked Ilile (Imo state), killing five (two of whom died of their injuries after the attack), and injuring an unspecified number. Among the dead was a retired police officer.