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Fulani
Organized-violence events involving Fulani, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
2events, last 30 days
21events, last 90 days▼ -28% vs prior 90 days
114events, last 12 months
385est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 353–399, 0 civilians
Fulani was a party to 114 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 385 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Nigeria (113), Chad (1).
In the last 90 days, 21 events involved Fulani, down -28% from the preceding 90 days (29).
Most frequent opposing parties: Birom (41 events), Tiv (38 events), Agatu (8 events).
Where Fulani was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Plateau state Nigeria | 53 |
| Benue state Nigeria | 45 |
| Niger state Nigeria | 4 |
| Nasarawa state Nigeria | 3 |
| Oyo state Nigeria | 2 |
| Taraba state Nigeria | 2 |
| Mayo-Kebbi Est region Chad | 1 |
| Imo state Nigeria | 1 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Birom | 41 | 122 |
| Tiv | 38 | 120 |
| Agatu | 8 | 19 |
| Mushere | 6 | 27 |
| Idoma | 4 | 9 |
| Mwaghavul | 3 | 7 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 0 | 0% |
| Non-state conflict | 114 | 100% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Deadliest events involving Fulani, last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026 | Nigeria | Rafi lga Niger state | Fulani vs Kamuku Non-state, 2 sources | 48 |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Nigeria | Katsina-Ala lga Benue state | Fulani vs Tiv Non-state, 6 sources | 15 6–15 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | Chad | Mayo Boneye department Mayo-Kebbi Est region | Fulani vs Kim Non-state, 4 sources | 11 10–11 |
| 3 May 2026 | Nigeria | Barkin Ladi lga Plateau state | Birom vs Fulani Non-state, 3 sources | 5 |
| 4 Jul 2026 | Nigeria | Rafi lga Niger state | Fulani vs Kamuku Non-state | 4 |
| 3 May 2026 | Nigeria | Agatu lga Benue state | Agatu vs Fulani Non-state, 2 sources | 4 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Nigeria | Apa lga Benue state | Fulani vs Idoma Non-state, 2 sources | 3 |
| 8 May 2026 | Nigeria | Riyom lga Plateau state | Birom vs Fulani Non-state, 2 sources | 3 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Nigeria | Jos South lga Plateau state | Fulani vs Irigwe Non-state, 2 sources | 2 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Nigeria | Orelope lga Oyo state | Fulani vs Yoruba Non-state, 2 sources | 2 0–2 |
Actor names follow UCDP coding. "Government of X" covers state forces including police and allied militias where UCDP codes them under the state. See methodology.