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Yobe state, Nigeria: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Yobe state, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 3,649,600 (Wikidata).
Yobe state, Nigeria logged 9 events and 90 estimated deaths from 3 May 2026 to 31 Jul 2026, -50% against the preceding 90 days.
The 12-month total for Yobe state stands at 45 events and 289 estimated deaths. That is +25% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 282 and 321. 82% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 7. Relative to population, that is 12.3 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Nigeria - IS (36 events, 279 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025
Events in Yobe state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Yobe state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Gujba lga | 22 | 158 |
| Yunusari lga | 6 | 16 |
| Tarmuwa lga | 4 | 6 |
| Geidam lga | 3 | 7 |
| Damaturu lga | 2 | 35 |
| Bursari lga | 1 | 2 |
| Bade lga | 1 | 1 |
162,648 internally displaced people recorded in Yobe as of 31 Oct 2025. Source: IOM DTM via HDX HAPI.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2026 | Gujba lga Yobe state | Government of Nigeria vs IS State-based, 4 sources | 52 |
| 8 May 2026 | Gujba lga Yobe state | Government of Nigeria vs IS State-based, 5 sources | 20 19–30 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Gujba lga Yobe state | Government of Nigeria vs IS State-based | 5 4–5 |
| 27 May 2026 | Gujba lga Yobe state | Government of Nigeria vs IS State-based, 2 sources | 4 2–4 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Yobe state | IS vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian, 3 sources | 3 |
| 9 May 2026 | Gujba lga Yobe state | Government of Nigeria vs IS State-based, 2 sources | 3 2–3 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Gujba lga Yobe state | Government of Nigeria vs IS State-based, 2 sources | 2 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | Yunusari lga Yobe state | Government of Nigeria vs IS State-based | 1 |
| 29 May 2026 | Gujba lga Yobe state | IS vs Civilians One-sided | 0 0–2 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| IS | 42 | 286 |
| Government of Nigeria | 36 | 279 |
| Unidentified armed group | 4 | 4 |
| Farmers (Nigeria) | 1 | 1 |
| Herders (Nigeria) | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Nigeria - IS | 36 | 279 |
| IS - Civilians | 6 | 7 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 2 | 2 |
| Farmers (Nigeria) - Herders (Nigeria) | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 37 | 82% |
| Non-state conflict | 2 | 4% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 6 | 13% |
Recent reports mentioning Yobe state
- Accountability to Affected People (AAP) Assessment: Community Perceptions of Humanitarian Assistance, Communication and Feedback Mechanisms in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) States, Northeast Nigeria ReliefWeb, 14 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Yobe state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 45 organized-violence events in Yobe state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 289 deaths (range 282 to 321).
Is violence in Yobe state increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (9) were down -50% from the preceding 90 days (18).
Who are the main armed actors in Yobe state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were IS (42 events), Government of Nigeria (36 events), Unidentified armed group (4 events), Farmers (Nigeria) (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Yobe state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Yobe state, 82% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
Other regions of Nigeria
Borno state · Plateau state · Zamfara state · Sokoto state · Niger state · Benue state · Kaduna state · Katsina state · Kwara state · Kebbi state · Kogi state · Oyo state
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.