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Kaduna state: conflict events in April 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Kaduna state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, April 2026.
6eventsnone the month before
31est. deathsrange 29–32
11civilian deaths
In April 2026, UCDP recorded 6 organized-violence events in Kaduna state, Nigeria, with 31 estimated deaths. The previous month had no recorded events. The death toll range is 29 to 32.
50% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 11.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 3 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, April 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2026 | Birnin Gwari lga Kaduna state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 2 sources | 12 |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Kachia lga Kaduna state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 7 civilian, 7 sources | 7 5–8 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Jema'a lga Kaduna state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 1 civilian | 5 |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Kaduna state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 4 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Kachia lga Kaduna state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Kachia lga Kaduna state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 9 | 52 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.