Nigeria: conflict events in March 2026

In March 2026, UCDP recorded 115 organized-violence events in Nigeria, with 712 estimated deaths. That is about the same as the previous month (108). The death toll range is 601 to 868.

57% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 176.

Events were concentrated in Borno state (40), Benue state (14), Sokoto state (9).

The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 42 events.