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Katsina state: conflict events in July 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Katsina state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, July 2026.
5events4 the month before
45est. deathsrange 45–65
0civilian deaths
In July 2026, UCDP recorded 5 organized-violence events in Katsina state, Nigeria, with 45 estimated deaths. That is +25% compared with 4 events the month before. The death toll range is 45 to 65.
80% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 4 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, July 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2026 | Bakori lga Katsina state | Government of Nigeria vs Forces of Abasu Aiki State-based, 5 sources | 41 41–61 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Musawa lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Malumfashi lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 1 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Malumfashi lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Dutsin-Ma lga Katsina state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 8 | 8 |
| Government of Nigeria | 1 | 41 |
| Forces of Abasu Aiki | 1 | 41 |
All months
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Sep 2025Aug 2025Feb 2025Dec 2024
Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.