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Niger state: conflict events in March 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Niger state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, March 2026.
2events11 the month before
16est. deaths
8civilian deaths
In March 2026, UCDP recorded 2 organized-violence events in Niger state, Nigeria, with 16 estimated deaths. That is -82% compared with 11 events the month before.
100% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 8.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 1 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, March 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2026 | Borgu lga Niger state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 8 civilian, 3 sources | 8 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Shiroro lga Niger state | Government of Nigeria vs Forces of Dogo Gide State-based | 8 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 16 |
| Government of Nigeria | 1 | 8 |
| Forces of Dogo Gide | 1 | 8 |
All months
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Jun 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024
Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.