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Zamfara state: conflict events in April 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Zamfara state, Nigeria. Country-wide report: Nigeria, April 2026.
20events5 the month before
164est. deathsrange 162–165
39civilian deaths
In April 2026, UCDP recorded 20 organized-violence events in Zamfara state, Nigeria, with 164 estimated deaths. That is +300% compared with 5 events the month before. The death toll range is 162 to 165.
50% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 39.
The most active pairing was Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group with 11 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, April 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 2026 | Tsafe lga Zamfara state | Government of Nigeria vs Forces of Ado Alero State-based, 5 sources | 72 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Bukkuyum lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group Non-state, 3 sources | 21 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Bungudu lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 3 civilian, 2 sources | 16 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Bukkuyum lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 12 civilian | 12 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Gusau lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 6 civilian | 6 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Gusau lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 2 sources | 4 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Maradun lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 2 civilian | 4 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Maru lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 4 civilian | 4 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Tsafe lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 4 3–4 |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Anka lga Zamfara state | Unidentified armed group vs Civilians One-sided, 4 civilian | 4 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Unidentified armed group | 30 | 150 |
| Government of Nigeria | 1 | 72 |
| Forces of Ado Alero | 1 | 72 |
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.