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Sokoto state: conflict events in February 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Sokoto state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, February 2026.
4events7 the month before
11est. deathsrange 5–11
9civilian deaths
Sokoto state, Nigeria saw 4 recorded events and 11 estimated deaths in February 2026. That is -43% compared with 7 events the month before. The death toll range is 5 to 11.
75% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 9.
The most active pairing was IS - Civilians with 2 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, February 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | Tangaza lga Sokoto state | IS vs Civilians One-sided, 5 civilian | 5 0–5 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Isa lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian | 3 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Tangaza lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 2 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Tangaza lga Sokoto state | IS vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 0–1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 3 | 7 |
| IS | 2 | 6 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.