9 September 2026 · Shinkafi · Terrorism
Security risk in Zamfara
Zamfara State is rated Critical risk, ranking 3 of 37 nationally by reported fatalities over the last 12 months. Incident volume is broadly level against the previous 30 days. The most frequently reported threat is terrorism.
Incidents · 12 mo
290
Fatalities · 12 mo
1,449
Incidents · all-time
1,080
Fatalities · all-time
8,993
Most reported threats in Zamfara
Zamfara by threat type
Zamfara by local government area
Latest reported incidents in Zamfara
9 September 2026 · Tsafe · Kidnapping
Police rescue two kidnap victims in Tsafe
7 September 2026 · Gummi · Terrorism
Bandits active in Gamo village Gummi
7 September 2026 · Maru · Terrorism
Bandit kingpin orders Dan Gurgu villagers to flee
7 September 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Troops intercept terrorist logistics in Zamfara
7 September 2026 · Talata Mafara · Terrorism
Bandits raid Jangebe town
7 September 2026 · Tsafe · Terrorism
Airstrike kills terrorists in Yankuzo, Zamfara
7 September 2026 · Kaura Namoda · Kidnapping
Troops rescue 12 civilians in Zamfara
How this is measured
The risk tier is set by reported fatalities in Zamfara over the trailing 12 months, on the same scale used across the national risk index: Critical (500+), High (150+), Elevated (50+), Moderate (10+), or Low. Incident volume is shown alongside but does not set the tier.
Figures come from OpenWatch’s incident record, exclude retracted reports, and update hourly. Reported numbers are a floor, not a census: incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. Last incident recorded in Zamfara: 9 September 2026.
Track Zamfara live on the incident map, or read the latest monthly security report.