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Sokoto state: conflict events in June 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Sokoto state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, June 2026.
15events4 the month before
61est. deathsrange 60–72
42civilian deaths
Sokoto state, Nigeria saw 15 recorded events and 61 estimated deaths in June 2026. That is +275% compared with 4 events the month before. The death toll range is 60 to 72.
60% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 42.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Civilians with 7 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, June 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2026 | Tureta lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 20 civilian, 2 sources | 20 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Tangaza lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 6 |
| 20 Jun 2026 | Rabah lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 5 civilian | 5 |
| 28 Jun 2026 | Goronyo lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 4 civilian, 3 sources | 4 4–13 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Rabah lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 4 civilian, 3 sources | 4 4–6 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | Rabah lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian | 3 |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Sabon Birni lga Sokoto state | Forces of Bello Turji vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian | 3 |
| 20 Jun 2026 | Isa lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 2 sources | 3 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Bodinga lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 3 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Tureta lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 3 2–3 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 19 | 76 |
| Forces of Bello Turji | 2 | 4 |
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.