29 June 2026 · Warawa
Communal violence in Kano
OpenWatch has recorded 65 reported communal violence incidents in Kano State, 13 of them in the last 12 months. That is 8% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 26 of 35 among the states where communal violence is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
13
Fatalities · 12 mo
15
Incidents · all-time
65
Fatalities · all-time
119
Latest reported communal violence in Kano
2 June 2026 · Nasarawa
Clashes involving suspected Yan Daba gangs in Kawo, Kano State, have entered their third day, causing fear among residents and disrupting daily activities. One individual was reported injured during the violence.
20 May 2026
A police officer was killed during a clash between rival thugs in Hotoro, Kano, while attempting to disperse the fighting groups. The officer was shot with a dane gun and later confirmed dead at the hospital.
15 May 2026 · Tsanyawa
Gunmen attacked the Yankamaye community in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State, killing three residents and forcing many others to flee. The attackers fired indiscriminately upon arrival, leading to panic among the villagers.
12 May 2026 · Gwarzo
Suspected bandits attacked Lakwaya village in Gwarzo LGA, Kano State, killing two residents and injuring several others. The attackers, riding on motorcycles, also stole cattle during the assault.
9 May 2026 · Tsanyawa
Suspected gunmen attacked Yankamaye community in Tsanyawa LGA, Kano State, killing three residents and causing many to flee. The attackers shot sporadically, leading to panic among the villagers.
4 May 2026
Five civilians were killed by armed political thugs in Kano, marking a significant surge in political violence in the region. The incident is linked to ongoing political tensions and alleged sponsorship by local politicians.
28 April 2026
A violent attack occurred at the Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano, leading to property damage and the arrest of multiple suspects. The police are continuing their investigation to apprehend the principal suspect involved in the incident.
27 April 2026
Around 200 suspected thugs invaded the Farm Centre phone market in Kano, injuring traders and looting shops. The violence spread to nearby markets as traders fled the scene.
25 April 2026
A violent clash between rival 'Yan Daba groups' occurred in the Gyadi-Gyadi area of Kano State, leading to the arrest of six suspects by police. The police intervened to restore order and prevent further violence.
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About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as communal violence in Kano State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 29 June 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 Kano risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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