6 December 2025 · Guri
Communal violence in Jigawa
OpenWatch has recorded 29 reported communal violence incidents in Jigawa State, 2 of them in the last 12 months. That is 11% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 35 of 35 among the states where communal violence is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
2
Fatalities · 12 mo
1
Incidents · all-time
29
Fatalities · all-time
72
Latest reported communal violence in Jigawa
30 November 2025 · Birnin Kudu
Six people were injured in a violent clash between farmers and herders in Kangire village, Jigawa State, following disputes over farmland encroachment.
12 March 2025 · Taura
A communal clash in Taura LGA of Jigawa State resulted in the burning of 24 houses and 16 granaries. The conflict arose after two individuals from Zangon Maje were attacked, prompting retaliation from their community.
5 January 2025 · Jahun, Miga
An ethnic crisis erupted in Gululu village, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals and the burning of 31 huts. The conflict was reportedly triggered by theft, escalating tensions between the Hausa and Fulani communities.
2 January 2025 · Miga, Jahun
A violent clash between villagers and herders in Jigawa State resulted in nine fatalities and four injuries. The conflict escalated after villagers confronted herders over a burglary incident.
28 July 2024 · Garki
Violence erupted in Maikambu and Balalashe villages of Garki LGA, Jigawa State, following a suspected case of cattle rustling, resulting in injuries to six people and the burning of five houses. Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.
25 June 2024
A clash between farmers and herders in Kalai village resulted in three injuries as herdsmen attacked farmers and released cattle onto their farmland. The police intervened, rescuing six others from potential harm.
25 May 2024 · Birnin Kudu
A clash between farmers and herders in the Baranda Forest area of Birnin Kudu LGA resulted in several injuries, prompting police intervention. The herders fled the scene before police arrived.
11 June 2023 · Ringim
Police in Jigawa State arrested two men for being in possession of a locally made pistol during a raid on criminal hideouts.
10 February 2023 · Maigatari
One person was killed during a clash between supporters of the APC and PDP in Maigatari town, Jigawa State. The incident occurred during a political campaign rally.
Other threats in Jigawa
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as communal violence in Jigawa State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 6 December 2025.
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 Jigawa risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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