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Zamfara state: conflict events in February 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Zamfara state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, February 2026.
8events11 the month before
67est. deathsrange 55–68
58civilian deaths
In February 2026, UCDP recorded 8 organized-violence events in Zamfara state, Nigeria, with 67 estimated deaths. That is -27% compared with 11 events the month before. The death toll range is 55 to 68.
63% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 58.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Civilians with 5 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, February 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | Anka lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 50 civilian, 6 sources | 50 38–50 |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state | 6 |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Bukkuyum lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 5 civilian | 5 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Maradun lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 3 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Talata Mafara lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Tsafe lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Zurmi lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Tsafe lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 0 0–1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 11 | 76 |
All months
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Jan 2025
Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.