24 June 2026 · Malumfashi
Communal violence in Katsina
OpenWatch has recorded 135 reported communal violence incidents in Katsina State, 22 of them in the last 12 months. That is 13% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 11 of 35 among the states where communal violence is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
22
Fatalities · 12 mo
143
Incidents · all-time
135
Fatalities · all-time
1,400
Latest reported communal violence in Katsina
23 June 2026 · Matazu
Armed bandits attacked Matazu Local Government Area in Katsina State, killing seven villagers during the early hours of Thursday. The attack has raised concerns about ongoing insecurity in the region despite previous military operations.
4 June 2026 · Kankia, Musawa, Kankara, Malumfashi, Dutsin-Ma
Worsening insecurity in Katsina State has led to the closure of at least 10 churches as armed bandits continue to attack communities, resulting in over 20 fatalities in the last two weeks. The situation has forced residents and clergy to flee for safety.
27 May 2026 · Dutsinma
Bandits attacked Kiliya village in Katsina State, resulting in at least 16 villagers feared dead and many others missing. The attack occurred shortly after Friday prayers during Sallah celebrations.
25 May 2026 · Musawa
Six suspects were arrested for allegedly attacking residents during the Sallah celebration in Keku Village, Katsina State, resulting in several injuries. The police responded swiftly to the incident and recovered weapons from the suspects.
22 May 2026 · Matazu
Four residents were killed when bandits attacked Dugul community in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State in the early hours of the morning. The attackers shot at residents during the raid.
1 May 2026 · Kankia
Bandits attacked Jeka da Kolo and Kwalgoro villages in Kankia, killing 11 villagers. The police have launched a manhunt for the assailants.
1 May 2026 · Kankia
In a retaliatory attack, suspected bandits killed 11 civilians in Gwalgoro Village, Katsina State. The attack followed an earlier confrontation where security forces repelled an assault by the bandits.
28 April 2026 · Dandume
Police successfully repelled an attack by armed bandits on two villages in Katsina State, resulting in two residents sustaining gunshot injuries. One suspect was arrested during the operation.
28 April 2026 · Dandume
Armed bandits attacked Unguwar Bido and Unguwar Kanawa villages in Dandume Local Government Area, leading to a police response that repelled the assault. Two residents sustained gunshot injuries during the incident.
Other threats in Katsina
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as communal violence in Katsina State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 24 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 Katsina risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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