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Plateau state: conflict events in February 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Plateau state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, February 2026.
6events13 the month before
24est. deathsrange 24–27
5civilian deaths
In February 2026, UCDP recorded 6 organized-violence events in Plateau state, Nigeria, with 24 estimated deaths. That is -54% compared with 13 events the month before. The death toll range is 24 to 27.
83% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 5.
The most active pairing was Birom - Fulani with 4 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, February 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2026 | Barkin Ladi lga Plateau state | Birom vs Fulani Non-state, 8 sources | 9 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Bassa lga Plateau state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 3 sources | 5 5–7 |
| 22 Feb 2026 | Barkin Ladi lga Plateau state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 5 civilian, 5 sources | 5 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Barkin Ladi lga Plateau state | Birom vs Fulani Non-state, 4 sources | 3 |
| 21 Feb 2026 | Riyom lga Plateau state | Birom vs Fulani Non-state, 5 sources | 1 1–2 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Riyom lga Plateau state | Birom vs Fulani Non-state, 2 sources | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Birom | 4 | 14 |
| Fulani | 4 | 14 |
| Unidentified armed group | 3 | 15 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.