24 August 2026 · Gamawa
Communal violence in Bauchi
OpenWatch has recorded 60 reported communal violence incidents in Bauchi State, 12 of them in the last 12 months. That is 11% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 29 of 35 among the states where communal violence is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
12
Fatalities · 12 mo
30
Incidents · all-time
60
Fatalities · all-time
148
Latest reported communal violence in Bauchi
5 July 2026 · Katagum
A violent clash between rival youth groups from the Tsakuwa and Matsango areas of Azare in Katagum LGA left at least 10 people seriously injured in the early hours of July 5. Police deployed patrol teams to disperse the rioters and subsequently arrested 15 suspects, with efforts ongoing to apprehend others.
3 July 2026
Rival youth groups clashed in Bauchi State, prompting police to arrest at least one suspect in connection with the violence.
26 June 2026 · Ningi
Two separate incidents of social gathering violence in Bauchi State resulted in two deaths and three injuries: a wedding clash in Ningi LGA on June 26 killed one 19-year-old, and a naming ceremony clash in Kirfi LGA on June 25 killed a 27-year-old man. Police arrested nine suspects in connection with the Ningi incident and three suspects for the Kirfi killing.
21 June 2026
A communal clash between youths from Inkil and Bujinji villages in Bauchi resulted in two deaths and eight injuries. The violence was reportedly a reprisal attack over a longstanding dispute.
19 June 2026 · Bogoro
A motorcyclist attacked worshippers at a Catholic Church in Jigawa Village Mine, Bauchi State, injuring three individuals with a machete. Police intervened to prevent mob violence and ensure the situation was under control.
4 June 2026 · Darazo
A violent clash between farmers and herders in Bauchi State resulted in seven fatalities and six injuries. The conflict began when suspected herders attacked farmers, leading to retaliatory violence from local youths.
1 June 2026 · Darazo
A violent clash between farmers and herders in Lanzai and Dosho communities of Darazo LGA, Bauchi State, resulted in the deaths of nine individuals and injuries to several others. The incident also led to the destruction of property and displacement of many families.
14 May 2026 · Bauchi
A clash between armed men and residents in Unguwan Marke area resulted in one death and two injuries. The armed men allegedly attempted to remove the roof of a building, leading to violence when confronted by local youths.
2 April 2026 · Alkaleri
Armed bandits attacked Sabon Garin Pali village in Bauchi State, killing six people and injuring several others during a late-night raid. The bandits went from house to house, searching for money and abducting some residents.
Other threats in Bauchi
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as communal violence in Bauchi State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 24 August 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Bauchi risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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