26 June 2026 · Birnin Magaji
Communal violence in Zamfara
OpenWatch has recorded 178 reported communal violence incidents in Zamfara State, 20 of them in the last 12 months. That is 17% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 7 of 35 among the states where communal violence is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
20
Fatalities · 12 mo
73
Incidents · all-time
178
Fatalities · all-time
2,453
Latest reported communal violence in Zamfara
15 June 2026 · Gummi
Armed bandits attacked Gummi Local Government Area in Zamfara State, displacing 484 people, including 271 children, and resulting in three fatalities and two injuries. The attack is part of ongoing violence in the region fueled by tensions between farmers and herders.
10 June 2026 · Maradun
Suspected bandits attacked farmers in Goran Namaye village, killing 17 and injuring several others while they were working on their farmlands. The attack occurred after the bandits had issued threats against anyone farming during the planting season.
5 June 2026
Suspected bandits attacked farmers clearing their farmlands in Zamfara State, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The incident highlights ongoing insecurity affecting agricultural activities in the region.
4 June 2026 · Talata Mafara
A violent clash between youths from Tungar Kanwa and Gajarawa villages in Zamfara State resulted in several injuries, with seven suspects currently on the run. Security forces intervened to restore calm after the confrontation escalated.
18 May 2026 · Talata-Mafara
Two local government officials were killed by bandits in Zamfara State after being accused of aligning with the Lakurawa terrorist group. They were abducted on May 18, 2026, and later murdered as a reprisal for alleged favoritism towards the Lakurawa group.
17 May 2026 · Maru
A late-night attack in Dan Jugku village, Maru LGA, Zamfara State resulted in one death and two injuries. Security forces responded to the incident after receiving a distress call.
15 May 2026 · Anka
Bandits attacked Moda Village in Anka LGA, Zamfara State, resulting in one death and three injuries. The bandits attempted to rustle cattle and engaged in a shootout with police before fleeing.
25 April 2026 · Gusau
Bandits attacked Lilo village in Zamfara State, causing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. The attack occurred shortly after security forces reportedly withdrew from the area.
25 April 2026 · Gusau
Three local hunters were killed in an attack by armed bandits in Gidan Gabi village, Zamfara State. Troops responded to the incident but the attackers escaped with cattle.
Other threats in Zamfara
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as communal violence in Zamfara State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 26 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 Zamfara risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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