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Sokoto state: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Sokoto state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, May 2026.
4events10 the month before
29est. deaths
18civilian deaths
In May 2026, UCDP recorded 4 organized-violence events in Sokoto state, Nigeria, with 29 estimated deaths. That is -60% compared with 10 events the month before.
75% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 18.
The most active pairing was Government of Nigeria - IS with 2 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2026 | Tureta lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 17 civilian, 5 sources | 17 |
| 16 May 2026 | Illela lga Sokoto state | Government of Nigeria vs IS State-based, 1 civilian, 5 sources | 8 |
| 19 May 2026 | Sabon Birni lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 2 |
| 14 May 2026 | Tangaza lga Sokoto state | Government of Nigeria vs IS State-based, 2 sources | 2 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 3 | 21 |
| Government of Nigeria | 2 | 10 |
| IS | 2 | 10 |
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.