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Katsina state: conflict events in January 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Katsina state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, January 2026.
5eventsnone the month before
8est. deathsrange 8–159
2civilian deaths
In January 2026, UCDP recorded 5 organized-violence events in Katsina state, Nigeria, with 8 estimated deaths. The previous month had no recorded events. The death toll range is 8 to 159.
60% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 2.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 4 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, January 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2026 | Matazu lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 3 |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Funtua lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 2 |
| 25 Jan 2026 | Funtua lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian, 2 sources | 2 2–3 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Jibiya lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 1 Jan 2026 | Kafur lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 0 0–150 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 9 | 14 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.