15 August 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Security in Zurmi
OpenWatch has recorded 80 security incidents in Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara State, with 9 in the last 12 months. That is 7% of every incident recorded in the state, making it 5 of 13 among the Zamfara LGAs with enough reporting to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
9
Fatalities · 12 mo
123
Incidents · all-time
80
Fatalities · all-time
858
Latest reported incidents in Zurmi
Most recent involve terrorism, kidnapping, law enforcement operation, bombing
7 August 2026 · Law enforcement operation
Nigerian Army troops working with a Nigeria Police EOD team located, cleared and recovered a suspected IED planted along a road in Jabanda, Zurmi LGA, Zamfara State, after which the road was reopened to motorists.
17 July 2026 · Kidnapping
Troops of the 1 Brigade deployed at Forward Operating Base Moriki foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued one victim in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
4 July 2026 · Terrorism
Troops of Combat Team 5 repelled a terrorist attack on their Forward Operating Base in Moriki, Zurmi LGA, Zamfara State. Security sources confirmed the attack was successfully repelled by the troops.
2 July 2026 · Kidnapping
Suspected bandits attacked Dauran town in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State on Thursday night, abducting several residents and burning down the home of a community elder. The exact number of those abducted was not immediately known.
12 June 2026 · Terrorism
Nigerian Army troops conducted an operation in Zamfara, killing one terrorist and rescuing three kidnapped victims while destroying a bandits' camp. The operation took place in Yanbuki District of Zurmi LGA.
6 June 2026 · Kidnapping
In separate attacks in Zurmi LGA, Zamfara State, four people were killed, including three farmers and one individual in Baichen Dauran community. Additionally, several travelers were reportedly abducted along a nearby road.
8 May 2026 · Bombing
A military airstrike on Tumfa market in Zurmi LGA, Zamfara State, resulted in the deaths of at least 117 people, including civilians and bandits, during a targeted operation against armed groups. The airstrike has raised concerns over civilian casualties amidst ongoing insecurity in the region.
21 April 2026 · Terrorism
Nigerian troops intercepted suspected terrorists during a patrol in Dumpawa village, Zamfara State, recovering an AK-47 rifle. The operation aimed to prevent attacks and ensure community safety.
21 April 2025 · Terrorism
Bandits killed 10 people in multiple attacks across Zamfara State, including a member of the Community Protection Guards who was ambushed while traveling. The attacks occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in various locations.
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About these figures
Counts cover incidents recorded in Zurmi LGA, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report, and update hourly. Last recorded: 15 August 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Local government areas differ enormously in how closely they are covered by the press, so a low count reflects both a safer area and a quieter one. Coverage in this record is densest from 2026 onward. See the full Zamfara profile for state-level context, or the methodology for how incidents are collected.
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