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Taraba state: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Taraba state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, May 2026.
2eventsnone the month before
7est. deathsrange 5–7
0civilian deaths
In May 2026, UCDP recorded 2 organized-violence events in Taraba state, Nigeria, with 7 estimated deaths. The previous month had no recorded events. The death toll range is 5 to 7.
100% of the month's events were non-state conflict.
The most active pairing was Karimjo - Wurukum with 1 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | Karim Lamidu lga Taraba state | Karimjo vs Wurukum Non-state, 2 sources | 5 |
| 1 May 2026 | Takum lga Taraba state | Fulani vs Tiv Non-state | 2 0–2 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Karimjo | 1 | 5 |
| Wurukum | 1 | 5 |
| Fulani | 1 | 2 |
| Tiv | 1 | 2 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.