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Katsina state: conflict events in March 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Katsina state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, March 2026.
4events6 the month before
4est. deathsrange 4–54
1civilian deaths
In March 2026, UCDP recorded 4 organized-violence events in Katsina state, Nigeria, with 4 estimated deaths. That is -33% compared with 6 events the month before. The death toll range is 4 to 54.
50% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 1.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 3 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, March 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2026 | Katsina lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 2 sources | 2 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Malumfashi lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 7 Mar 2026 | Kankara lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 0 0–50 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 7 | 7 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.