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Sokoto state: conflict events in July 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Sokoto state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, July 2026.
16events15 the month before
59est. deathsrange 56–59
53civilian deaths
In July 2026, UCDP recorded 16 organized-violence events in Sokoto state, Nigeria, with 59 estimated deaths. That is about the same as the previous month (15). The death toll range is 56 to 59.
75% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 53.
The most active pairing was Forces of Bello Turji - Civilians with 6 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, July 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2026 | Sabon Birni lga Sokoto state | Forces of Bello Turji vs Civilians One-sided, 13 civilian | 13 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | Sabon Birni lga Sokoto state | Forces of Bello Turji vs Civilians One-sided, 7 civilian | 7 |
| 5 Jul 2026 | Sabon Birni lga Sokoto state | Forces of Bello Turji vs Civilians One-sided, 6 civilian | 6 |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Bodinga lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 6 civilian | 6 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Rabah lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 4 civilian, 2 sources | 4 3–4 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | Rabah lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 4 civilian | 4 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | Sabon Birni lga Sokoto state | Forces of Bello Turji vs Civilians One-sided, 4 civilian | 4 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Bodinga lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian, 3 sources | 3 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | Sabon Birni lga Sokoto state | Forces of Bello Turji vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | Wurno lga Sokoto state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian | 2 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 10 | 24 |
| Forces of Bello Turji | 8 | 37 |
| Government of Nigeria | 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.