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Sokoto state: conflict events in March 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Sokoto state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, March 2026.
9events4 the month before
22est. deathsrange 20–22
5civilian deaths
In March 2026, UCDP recorded 9 organized-violence events in Sokoto state, Nigeria, with 22 estimated deaths. That is +125% compared with 4 events the month before. The death toll range is 20 to 22.
56% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 5.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 4 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, March 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2026 | Isa lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 2 sources | 5 4–5 |
| 15 Mar 2026 | Sabon Birni lga Sokoto state | Government of Nigeria vs Forces of Bello Turji State-based | 4 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Isa lga Sokoto state | Government of Nigeria vs Forces of Bello Turji State-based, 2 sources | 3 2–3 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Tangaza lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 3 sources | 3 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Kware lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Tangaza lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 2 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Tangaza lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 2 sources | 1 |
| 7 Mar 2026 | Rabah lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 1 Mar 2026 | Tangaza lga Sokoto state | IS vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 10 | 25 |
| Government of Nigeria | 2 | 7 |
| Forces of Bello Turji | 2 | 7 |
| IS | 1 | 1 |
All months
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Jan 2025
Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.