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Katsina state: conflict events in February 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Katsina state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, February 2026.
6events5 the month before
29est. deathsrange 29–36
21civilian deaths
Katsina state, Nigeria saw 6 recorded events and 29 estimated deaths in February 2026. That is +20% compared with 5 events the month before. The death toll range is 29 to 36.
67% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 21.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 4 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, February 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2026 | Faskari lga Katsina state | Forces of Isiya Kwashen Garwa vs Civilians One-sided, 20 civilian, 6 sources | 20 20–27 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Rimi lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 2 sources | 4 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Dandume lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 2 sources | 2 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Dandume lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
| 8 Feb 2026 | Musawa lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Sabuwa lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 9 | 17 |
| Forces of Isiya Kwashen Garwa | 1 | 20 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.