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Sokoto state: conflict events in April 2025
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Sokoto state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, April 2025.
4eventsnone the month before
18est. deathsrange 17–18
18civilian deaths
In April 2025, UCDP recorded 4 organized-violence events in Sokoto state, Nigeria, with 18 estimated deaths. The previous month had no recorded events. The death toll range is 17 to 18.
100% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 18.
The most active pairing was Lakurawa - Civilians with 3 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, April 2025
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2025 | Isa lga Sokoto state | Forces of Bello Turji vs Civilians One-sided, 11 civilian, 2 sources | 11 |
| 20 Apr 2025 | Tangaza lga Sokoto state | Lakurawa vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian, 2 sources | 3 |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Tangaza lga Sokoto state | Lakurawa vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian, 2 sources | 3 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Tangaza lga Sokoto state | Lakurawa vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 0–1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Lakurawa | 3 | 7 |
| Forces of Bello Turji | 1 | 11 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.