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Sokoto state: conflict events in August 2025
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Sokoto state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, August 2025.
4events2 the month before
5est. deaths
5civilian deaths
In August 2025, UCDP recorded 4 organized-violence events in Sokoto state, Nigeria, with 5 estimated deaths. That is +100% compared with 2 events the month before.
100% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 5.
The most active pairing was Forces of Bello Turji - Civilians with 4 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, August 2025
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | Isa lga Sokoto state | Forces of Bello Turji vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Sabon Birni lga Sokoto state | Forces of Bello Turji vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 4 sources | 1 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Sabon Birni lga Sokoto state | Forces of Bello Turji vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | Isa lga Sokoto state | Forces of Bello Turji vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Forces of Bello Turji | 4 | 5 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.