5 July 2026
Communal violence in Nasarawa
OpenWatch has recorded 148 reported communal violence incidents in Nasarawa State, 9 of them in the last 12 months. That is 23% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 9 of 35 among the states where communal violence is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
9
Fatalities · 12 mo
52
Incidents · all-time
148
Fatalities · all-time
1,518
Latest reported communal violence in Nasarawa
16 June 2026
Gunmen killed three security operatives at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Nasarawa during the early hours of Tuesday.
14 April 2026 · Udege Kasa
Renewed violence in Nasarawa State resulted in the deaths of 11 residents from Akyawa and Udege Kasa communities due to disagreements between the two communities.
4 April 2026
Hoodlums avenging a kinsman's murder killed 11 local residents and burned 52 houses in Nasarawa communities. The police conducted an assessment of the affected areas to restore normalcy.
3 April 2026 · Nasarawa
A communal clash in Udege Development Area of Nasarawa State resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people and the destruction of several homes. The police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators and increased security presence in the area.
25 March 2026
Suspected herdsmen attacked the Mararaba community near Abuja, resulting in at least six deaths and many injuries. The violence was reportedly triggered by a prior clash between a farmer and a herder.
25 March 2026 · Karu
A violent clash in Unguwan Yobe community resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including a herder shot by a vigilante member, leading to a reprisal attack by other herders. Four houses, two vehicles, and three motorcycles were also set ablaze during the conflict.
23 March 2026 · Karu
Violence erupted in the Maraba Gurku community of Nasarawa State, resulting in three fatalities during a clash between a mobile police officer and herders over a dispute involving cattle and property. The situation escalated into a reprisal attack leading to additional casualties.
23 October 2025 · Karu
An okada rider was shot and killed by a member of a vigilante group during an argument over data collection in Nasarawa State, leading to protests and a traffic blockade by fellow riders.
26 March 2025 · Obi
A suspected herder killed a 35-year-old mother in Imon community, Nasarawa State, following a disagreement over fishing activities. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for peace in the community.
Other threats in Nasarawa
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as communal violence in Nasarawa State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 5 July 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 Nasarawa risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
Track Nasarawa live on the incident map.