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Zamfara state: conflict events in March 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Zamfara state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, March 2026.
5events8 the month before
7est. deathsrange 6–7
2civilian deaths
Zamfara state, Nigeria saw 5 recorded events and 7 estimated deaths in March 2026. That is -37% compared with 8 events the month before. The death toll range is 6 to 7.
60% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 2.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 3 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, March 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | Maradun lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 2 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Shinkafi lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 2 sources | 2 1–2 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Gusau lga Zamfara state | Government of Nigeria vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Shinkafi lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Zurmi lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 7 | 11 |
| Government of Nigeria | 1 | 1 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.