List of massacres in Nigeria

The following is a list of massacres that have occurred in Nigeria:

Lists of massacres

=Political and religious motivated massacres=

See also: Religious violence in Nigeria

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style="width:120px;" \|Name ! style="width:65px;" data-sort-type="date" \|Date ! style="width:75px;" \|Deaths ! style="width:120px;" \|Involved ! class="unsortable" \|Location – Circumstances
Tiv Riots \|1960-1964 \|2,000–4,000 \|Various groups \|Benue State (since 1976), Northern region, Benue valley – Occurred during protests for the creation of Benue state from the Northern region{{Cite web\|url=https://soluap.com/the-1964-tiv-riots/\|title=THE 1964 TIV RIOTS - Soluap\|date=27 March 2023\|access-date=27 January 2024\|website=soluap.com}}
1966 Anti-Igbo pogrom \|July and August 1966 \|8000-30,000{{Cite web \|title=Nigeria - Civil War \|url=https://countrystudies.us/nigeria/23.htm \|access-date=2024-10-24 \|website=countrystudies.us}} \|Nigerian Army, Hausa-Fulani and others \|Northern Nigeria – Targeted killings of Igbo people in Northern Nigeria in revenge for the coup of January 15, 1966.{{cite journal\|doi=10.1093/oxfordjournals.afraf.a096282\|title=The British Press and the Nigerian Civil War \|year=1972 \|last1=Akinyemi \|first1=A. B. \|journal=African Affairs \|volume=71 \|issue=285 \|pages=408–426 }}
Asaba massacre \|October 7, 1967 \|Up to 500 menLe Monde, 5 April 1968 \|Nigerian 2nd Division \|Delta State, Asaba – Occurred during the Nigerian-Biafran WarSufuyan Ojeifo and Lemmy Ughegbe, Vanguard (Nigeria), 2001.http://www.dawodu.com/barrack7.htm Alfred Obiora Uzokwe, Surviving Biafra, 2002
Ugep Massacre \|December 24, 1975 \|65> \|Nigerian Army \|Cross River State, Ugep – Occurred after soldiers accused towns people of murdering a drunk soldierhttps://www.calitown.com/full-text-of-the-press-statement-issued-by-the-umor-otutu-socio-cultural-organisation-on-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-1975-ugep-massacre/ Full text of the press statement issued by the Umor Otutu Socio-Cultural Organisation on the 40th anniversary of the 1975 Ugep Massacre 2015
Bakolori Massacre \|March 28, 1980{{Clarify\|reason=Date doesn't fit (too late?) with completion of Bakolori Dam.\|date=April 2022}} \|380 \|Police \|Zamfara State, Bakolori – The government of the defunct Sokoto State wanted to build a dam in Bakolori, (Bakolori Dam) and offered to resettle the people. They refused and the police moved in to forcefully resettle them.{{Cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=H6dzQbUehMIC\|title=Displacement and the Politics of Violence in Nigeria\|isbn=9004108769\|last1=Lovejoy\|first1=Paul Ellsworth\|last2=Williams\|first2=Pat Ama Tokunbo\|year=1997\|publisher=BRILL }}
Umuechem Massacre \|November 1, 1990 \|~85 \|Police \|Rivers State, Umuechem – After a protest at Shell's office by youths of the town demanding for electricity, water, roads and compensation following environmental degradation, the police moved in and massacred the town.https://www.hrw.org/reports/1999/nigeria/Nigew991-08.htm Human Rights Watch, The Price of Oil viii) Protest and Repression in the Niger Delta, January 1999
Odi massacre \|November 20, 1999 \|43{{cite web \|url=https://www.hrw.org/press/1999/dec/nibg1299.htm \|title=The Destruction of Odi and Rape in Choba \|access-date=2013-05-30 \|work=HRW.org\|publisher=Human Rights Watch\|date=1999-12-22}}-2,500{{cite web \|url=http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/34801 \|title= Trade and Human Rights in the Niger Delta of Nigeria\|access-date=2013-05-30 \|work=Pambazuka News \|first=Nnimmo \|last=Bassey\|date=2006-06-02\|publisher=Fahamu}} \|Nigerian Army \|Bayelsa State, Odi – Nigerian military attacked the village of Odi, as part of the Conflict in the Niger Delta.
2000 Kaduna riots also known as the first "Sharia clashes". \|Sharia 1: February 21–25, 2000; March Sharia 2: May 22–23, 2000 \|2,000{{cite news \|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/2510743.stm \|title=Nigeria buries its dead \|work=BBC News \|date=25 November 2002 \|access-date=4 April 2014}}{{cite news \|url=http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/5009/Archief/archief/article/detail/2529213/2000/05/26/Nigeria-begraaft-doden-na-rellen.dhtml \|title=Nigeria begraaft doden na rellen \|newspaper=Trouw \|date=26 May 2000 \|access-date=4 April 2014\|language=nl}}–5,000{{Cite web \|url=https://www.hrw.org/reports/2003/nigeria0703/2.htm \|title=The "Miss World Riots": Continued Impunity for Killings in Kaduna \|publisher=Human Rights Watch \|date=July 2003 \|access-date=3 April 2014}} \|Christians, Muslims \|Kaduna State, Kaduna – Religious riots between Christians and Muslims over the introduction of sharia law in Kaduna State, start of the religious riots phase of the Sharia conflict in Nigeria.
2001 Jos riots \|September 9–17, 2001 \|500–5000{{aut\|Johannes Harnischfeger}}, [https://books.google.com/books?id=ftfXThvfQHkC Democratization and Islamic Law: The Sharia Conflict in Nigeria] (Frankfurt am Main 2008) p.35-36. Campus Verlag. {{ISBN\|3593382563}} \|Christians, Muslims \|Plateau State, Jos – Religious riots between Christians and Muslims.
Zaki Biam Massacre \|October 20–24, 2001 \|Over 200{{cite web \|url= https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2001/10/nige-o27.html\|title= Nigeria: Nigerian soldiers carry out massacres\|website= wsws.org\|date=2001 \|access-date=8 November 2020}} \|Nigerian Army \|Benue State – Attack by the Nigerian Army avenging the kidnapping and killing of 19 soldiers by suspected Tiv militia{{cite web \|url= https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2001/10/nige-o27.html\|title= Nigeria: Nigerian soldiers carry out massacres\|website= wsws.org\|date=2001 \|access-date=6 November 2020}}
Miss World riots \|November 22, 2002 \|200+{{cite news\|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/2508131.stm \|title=Nigeria riots toll 'passes 200' \|work=BBC News \|date=24 November 2002 \|access-date=4 December 2011}} \|Islamists, later rioting Christians and Muslims \|Kaduna State, Kaduna – Inter-religious riots that started on 22 November in Kaduna, along with many houses of worship being burned by religious zealots. Cause: article in Thisday about the 2002 Miss World beauty contest (to be held in Abuja), in which Muslims took offence.
Yelwa massacre \|February–May, 2004 \|c. 975[https://www.hrw.org/node/11755/section/2 "Revenge in the Name of Religion"], Human Rights Watch, 26 May 2005. \|Christians, Muslims \|Yelwa, Shendam and Kano – Religiously motivated killings between Christians and Muslims.
Muhammad cartoons crisis \|February 18, 2006 \|50+Sampson (2012), p. 108. \|Muslims \|Borno State, Maiduguri – The international crisis reached the Nigerian city of Maiduguri, in which over 50 people were killed and many buildings destroyed or damaged by rioting Muslims, outraged because of cartoons about Muhammad in the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten.
2008 Ogaminana massacre \|February 26, 2008 \|over 50 \|Police \|Kogi State, Ogaminana – Police descended on Ogaminana at 8.30 pm, killing and brutalizing mostly elderly men, women and children in a reprisal attack that has sent shock and outrage throughout the country.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.newsliveng.com/2018/07/31/gov-lalong-buhari-honour-imam-who-shields-300-christians-from-massacre/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702075141/https://www.newsliveng.com/2018/07/31/gov-lalong-buhari-honour-imam-who-shields-300-christians-from-massacre/\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=July 2, 2019\|title=Gov. Lalong, Buhari Honour Imam Who Shields 300 Christians from Massacre\|last=nurdeans\|date=2018-07-31\|website=NAIJA NEWS TODAY & LATEST BREAKING NEWS ™\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-07-02}}
2008 Jos riots \|November 28–29, 2008 \|381{{cite news\|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200812011158.html\|title=Nigeria: Jos Riots – Death Toll Hits 400y: witnesses\|date=29 November 2008\|publisher=AFP\|access-date=30 November 2008\| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081203110450/http://allafrica.com/stories/200812011158.html\| archive-date= 3 December 2008 \| url-status= dead}} \|Christians, Muslims \|Plateau State, Jos – Religious riots between Christians and Muslims over the result of a local election.
2009 Boko Haram uprising \|July, 2009 \|1,000+{{cite news\|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/aug/02/nigeria-boko-haram-islamist-sect\|title=Nigeria accused of ignoring sect warnings before wave of killings \| date=2009-08-02\|access-date=2013-05-30\|newspaper=The Guardian \| location=London}} \|Islamists \|Maiduguri, Bauchi, Potiskum, Wudil – Militants killed over a thousand people between 26 and 29 July; during the violence{{cite web\|url=http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2009/aug/06/national-06-08-2009-01.htm \|title=The Sun News On-line \| News \|access-date=2010-04-02 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090812212917/http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2009/aug/06/national-06-08-2009-01.htm \|archive-date=2009-08-12 }}
2010 Jos riots \|2010 \|992 \|Christians, Muslims \|Plateau State, Jos – Religious rioting.{{cite news \| url = https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/world/africa/09nigeria.html?ref=global-home \| access-date =May 30, 2013 \| work=The New York Times \| first=Adam \| last=Nossiter \| title=Toll From Religious and Ethnic Violence in Nigeria Rises to 500 \| date=8 March 2010}}
2011 Abuja United Nations bombing \|August 26, 2011 \|116{{cite news\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/29/world/africa/29nigeria.html\|title=Islamic Group Says It Was Behind Fatal Nigeria Attack\|work=The New York Times\|date=28 August 2011\|access-date=May 30, 2013\|first=Adam\|last=Nossiter}} \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Federal Capital Territory, Abuja – 312 injured; Boko Haram attacked a United Nations compound
2011 Damaturu attacks \|November 4, 2011 \|100-150{{cite news\|url=http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2011/11/20111169858380467.html\|title=Nigeria group threatens more deadly attacks\|work=Al Jazeera\|date=6 November 2011\|access-date=May 30, 2013}} \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Yobe State, Damaturu – Islamic militants associated with Boko Haram attacked police stations and banks.
December 2011 Nigeria clashes \|December 2011 \|68+{{cite news\|url=http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/nigeria-sect-clashes-kill-at-least-68-officials/\|title=Nigeria sect clashes kill at least 68 - officials\|agency=Reuters\|date=25 December 2011\|access-date=May 30, 2013\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130416023844/http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/nigeria-sect-clashes-kill-at-least-68-officials/\|archive-date=16 April 2013}} \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Maiduguri and Damaturu – Militants associated with Boko Haram clashed with security forces between 22 and 23 December.
December 2011 Northern Nigeria attacks \|December 25, 2011 \|41+{{cite news\|url=http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/nigeria-church-bomb-death-toll-rises-to-37-wounded-57/\|title=Nigeria church bomb death toll rises to 37, wounded 57\|agency=Reuters\|date=30 December 2011\|access-date=May 30, 2013\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130113105453/http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/nigeria-church-bomb-death-toll-rises-to-37-wounded-57/\|archive-date=13 January 2013}} \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Federal Capital Territory, Madalla – 73 injured;Militants bombed a Catholic church.
January 5–6, 2012 Nigeria attacks \|January 5–6, 2012 \|37+{{cite news\|url=http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/christians-flee-attacks-in-northeast-nigeria/ \|title=Residents flee attacks in northeast Nigeria \|agency=Reuters \|date=7 January 2012 \|access-date=May 30, 2013 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113224320/http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/christians-flee-attacks-in-northeast-nigeria/ \|archive-date=13 January 2012 }} \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Mubi, Yola, Gombi, and Maiduguri – Terrorists attacked communities; Boko Haram claimed responsibility.
January 20, 2012 Nigeria attacks \|January 1, 2012 \|185{{Cite news\|url=http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16155028 \|title=Nigeria: More Bombs Found As Death Toll Rises \|editor=Sky News \|date=23 January 2012 \|access-date=May 30, 2013 \|publisher=Sky News \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126034900/http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16155028 \|archive-date=26 January 2012 }} \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Kano State, Kano – Terrorists attacked government installations including police stations and barracks, Immigration offices etc.; Boko Haram claimed responsibility.
April 2012 Kaduna bombings \|March 8, 2012 \|38{{cite news\|url=http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Latest-News-Wires/2012/0409/Suicide-car-bombing-kills-38-in-Nigeria-on-Easter-Sunday\|title=Suicide car bombing kills 38 in Nigeria on Easter Sunday\|agency=Associated Press\|date=9 April 2012\|access-date=May 30, 2013}} \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Kaduna State, Kaduna – Terrorists bombed a community.
June 2012 Kaduna church bombings \|June 7, 2012 \|12BBC News Africa : [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-18475853 "Nigeria: Dozens dead in church bombings and rioting"] (17 June 2012) - (Retrieved : May 30, 2013)-19Reuters-UK : [https://web.archive.org/web/20160305175738/http://uk.reuters.com/article/nigeria-religion-idUKL5E8HO1AG20120624 "Nigerian Christian worship subdued by church bombs", by Augustine Madu and Joe Brock] (24 June 2012) - (Retrieved : May 30, 2013) \|Islamists (Boko Haram) suspected \|Kaduna State, Wusasa, and Sabon Gari – 80 injured; Islamic terrorists bombed three churches.
Deeper Life Church shooting \|August 7, 2012 \|19{{cite news \| url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19161082 \| title=Nigeria church attack in Kogi state 'kills 19' \| work=BBC News \| date=7 August 2012 \| access-date=May 30, 2013}} \|Three unidentified gunmen \|Kogi State, Okene – Militants attacked a community.
December 2012 shootings in Northern Nigeria \|December 25, 2012 \|27{{cite web\|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/article/detail.aspx?articleid=DMF20121230_00417937\|title=Vijftien christenen gedood in dorp Musari\|author=llo\|work=Het Nieuwsblad\|date=30 December 2012 \|access-date=15 February 2015}}{{cite web\|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/12/25/world/africa/nigeria-christmas-attack/?hpt=hp_t2\|title=12 killed in attacks on two churches in Nigeria - CNN.com\|author=CNN Staff\|date=25 December 2012\|work=CNN\|access-date=15 February 2015}} \|Islamists (Boko Haram) suspected \|Federal Capital Territory, Abuja – Militants attacked a community.
2013 Baga massacre \|April 19–20, 2013 \|228+{{cite web\|url=http://www.nigeriaintel.com/2013/04/23/baga-massacre-crimes-against-humanity-by-nigerian-army/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130512235508/http://www.nigeriaintel.com/2013/04/23/baga-massacre-crimes-against-humanity-by-nigerian-army/\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=12 May 2013\|title=Baga Massacre: Crimes against humanity by JTF?\|work=Nigeria Intel\|access-date=15 February 2015}} \|Nigerian army or Boko Haram \|Borno State, Baga – Identity of the perpetrators remains unclear; some blame the Nigerian military while others blame the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram.{{cite news\|last=Nossiter\|first=Adam\|title=Massacre in Nigeria Spurs Outcry Over Military Tactics\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/30/world/africa/outcry-over-military-tactics-after-massacre-in-nigeria.html\|access-date=May 30, 2013\|newspaper=The New York Times\|date=29 April 2013}}
Mamudo school massacre, also known as Yobe State school shooting \|July 6, 2013 \|30{{cite web\|last=ADAMU\|first=ADAMU\|title=Boko Haram blamed after attack on Nigerian college leaves as many as 50 dead\|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/at-least-42-killed-18-injured-in-nigeria-college-attack-by-suspected-islamic-extremists/article14589188/\|publisher=www.theglobeandmail.com\|access-date=28 October 2013\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002234600/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/at-least-42-killed-18-injured-in-nigeria-college-attack-by-suspected-islamic-extremists/article14589188/\|archive-date=2 October 2013}} \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Yobe State, Mamudo government secondary school – Suspected Boko Haram terrorists killed at least 41 children and one teacher.{{cite news\|last=McElroy\|first=Damien\|title=Terrorists kill 41 children in school attack\|url=https://www.smh.com.au/world/terrorists-kill-41-children-in-school-attack-20130707-2pjxd.html\|access-date=8 July 2013\|newspaper=smh.com.au\|date=8 July 2013}}
Benisheik massacre \|September 18, 2013 \|159 \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Borno State
Gujba college massacre \|September 29, 2013 \|50{{cite news\|last=Soffer\|first=Ari\|title=Islamists Massacre 50 Students at Nigerian School \|url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/172300#.Um3nNHCsi-0\|access-date=28 October 2013}} \|Islamists (Boko Haram) supected \|Yobe State, Gujba Yobe school – At 1:00 a.m. suspected gunmen from Boko Haram entered the male dormitory in the College of Agriculture in Gujba, killing at least forty-four students and teachers.
Kawuri massacre \|January 11, 2014 \|85[https://imdiversity.com/diversity-news/85-dead-counting-northeast-nigeria-village/ Boko haram: 85 dead and counting in northeast Nigeria village] {{cbignore\|bot=medic}}, Wednesday, 29 January 2014 12:36. \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Borno State, Konduga Local Government – Attack by Boko Haram.
February 2014 Konduga massacre \|February 2, 2014 \|39 \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Borno State, Konduga – About 39 people are believed to have been killed in an attack by Militants on a Nigerian town. Local residents said the attack on Konduga, Borno, lasted several hours, beginning shortly before sundown with the arrival of gunmen in 4x4 trucks. A mosque and more than 1,000 homes were razed to the ground, residents said.{{cite news\|last=Ross\|first=Will\|title=Nigeria militants kill dozens in Borno state attack\|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-26152049\|work=BBC News}}
Izghe attack \|February 15, 2014 \|106 \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Borno State
Federal Government College Buni Yadi attack \|February 25, 2014 \|59 \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Yobe State, Federal Government College Buni Yadi – Islamist gunmen killed 59 students at a boarding school in Yobe State.{{cite news \|last=Hemba \|first=Joe \|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-violence-idUSBREA1P10M20140226 \|title=Nigerian Islamists kill 59 pupils in boarding school attack \|work=Reuters \|date=26 February 2014 \|access-date=27 February 2014}}
April 2014 Nyanya bombing \|April 14, 2014 \|71 \| Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Federal Capital Territory, Abuja – Two bombs exploded in a crowded bus station in the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria.{{cite web\|title=71 killed in a Bomb Blast at a Bus Station in Nigeria\|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/04/71-killed-in-a-bomb-blast-at-a-bus-station-in-nigeria/\|work=IANS\|publisher=news.biharprabha.com\|access-date=14 April 2014}}
2014 Gamboru Ngala massacre \|May 6, 2014 \|300+{{cite news \| url =https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/07/boko-haram-attack_n_5279662.html\| title =Boko Haram Attack Kills Hundreds In Border Town\|work =The Huffington Post\| access-date =7 May 2014}} \| Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Borno State, Gamboru – Militants attacked at night and set houses ablaze. When people tried to escape, they were shot dead.{{cite web\|title=Over 200 killed in Boko Haram Led Attack in Nigerian Town\|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/05/over-200-killed-in-boko-haram-led-attack-in-nigerian-town/\|work=IANS\|publisher=news.biharprabha.com\|access-date=7 May 2014}}
Gwoza massacre \|June 2, 2014 \|200-300{{cite news\|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201406050381.html\|title=Nigeria: Gwoza Under Siege - Boko Haram Kills 300, Wipes Out Three Villages\|author=Abdullahi Umar\|date=5 June 2014\|publisher=AllAfrica.com}} \|Islamists (Boko Haram) suspected \|Borno State, Gwoza – Boko Haram attack on Christian villagers
2014 Kano bombing \|June 23, 2014 \|200+ \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Kano State, Kano – Dozens of people were killed in a bomb blast at Kano State School of Hygiene. The blast was attributed to militant group Boko Haram by the locals.{{cite web\|title=Dozens killed in Bomb Explosion in Nigerian medical school \|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/06/dozens-killed-in-bomb-explosion-in-nigeria-medical-school/\|work=IANS\|publisher=news.biharprabha.com\|access-date=23 June 2014}}
Zaria Quds Day massacres \|July 25–26, 2014 \|34 {{cite web \|date=13 October 2014 \|title=Nigeria Report: The Zaria Massacres And The Role Of The Military \|url=https://www.ihrc.org.uk/publications/reports/11219-nigeria-report-the-zaria-massacres-and-the-role-of-the-military/}} \|Nigerian Army \|Kaduna State, Zaria
2015 Baga massacre \|January 3–7, 2015 \|At least 100, over 2,000 "unaccounted for" \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Borno State, Baga
2015-2016 Killing of Biafran Protesters \|August 30, 2015 to February 9, 2016 \|80+ \|Nigerian Army, Nigerian security forces \|Anambra State (Onitsha), Abia State (Aba) and Igboland – Over 80 protesters agitating for the secession of the Biafran region from Nigeria have been killed en masse by Nigerian security operatives, while more than 400 others have been arrested, detained or imprisoned{{cite web\|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/03/biafra-security-forces-killed-80-ipob-members-rights-coalition/\|title=Biafra will not stand, Buhari vows - Vanguard News\|date=6 March 2016\|website=vanguardngr.com\|access-date=22 April 2018}}
2015 Zaria massacre \|December 12–13, 2015 \|700-1000 \|Nigerian Army \|Kaduna State, Zaria – Nigerian army open fire on the Shiite minority when they were conducting a religious procession.{{cite web \| url=http://en.abna24.com/service/africa/archive/2015/12/15/724986/story.html \| title=Zaria Carnage: Close to 1000 Shias killed by Nigeria Army - Says Islamic Movement spokesman \| date=15 December 2015 \| access-date=1 April 2016}}{{Unreliable source?\|date=July 2021}}
Dikwa suicide bombings \|February 9, 2016 \|60+ \|Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, 2 female Boko Haram suicide bombers \|Borno State, Dikwa, refugee camp – Five suicide bombers infiltrated the camp disguised as refugees. Two set off their bombs as internally displaced persons were queuing for rations. More than 60 were killed and 78 others injured.
2019 Konduga bombings \|June 16, 2019 \|30+ \|Suicide bombers (3) \|Borno State, Konduga Local Government Area – A series of suicide bombings killed at least 30 civilians and injured at least 40.{{Cite web \|date=2019-06-17 \|title=UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria Strongly Condemns Suicide Attack, Killing at Least 30 Civilians in Borno State - Nigeria {{!}} ReliefWeb \|url=https://reliefweb.int/report/nigeria/un-humanitarian-coordinator-nigeria-strongly-condemns-suicide-attack-killing-least-30 \|access-date=2025-03-12 \|website=reliefweb.int \|language=en}}{{Cite news \|last=Maclean \|first=Ruth \|last2=Alfa \|first2=Ismael \|last3= \|first3= \|date=2019-06-17 \|title=Bomb attack on busy market kills 30 people in north-east Nigeria \|url=https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/jun/17/nigeria-bomb-attack-konduga-suicide \|access-date=2025-03-12 \|work=The Guardian \|language=en-GB \|issn=0261-3077}}
2020 Gamboru bombing \|January 6, 2020 \|38 \|Suicide bombers \|Borno State, Gamboru – The attack killed 38 and injured 30.
Lekki massacre \|October 20, 2020 6:50pm \|More than 12 dead, hundreds severely injured according to Amnesty International, disputed by government.{{cite news \|title=Nigerian forces killed 12 peaceful protesters, Amnesty says \|url=https://apnews.com/article/police-violence-police-brutality-lagos-nigeria-98ee3550fb576d561d84b372a65cc95f \|work=AP \|date=21 October 2020}}{{cite news \|title=End Sars protests: People 'shot dead' in Lagos, Nigeria \|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54624611 \|date=21 October 2020}} Also, few people were still missing days after the massacre. A development which backed up the claim by eyewitnesses that the army took some corpses after the shooting. \|Nigerian Army \|Lagos State, Lekki Toll Gate – Nigerian army opened fire on peaceful protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate while they were peacefully seated, singing the National anthem and proudly waving their flags.
Koshebe massacre \|November 28, 2020 \|76 \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Borno State, Jere, Maiduguri – Boko Haram fighters massacred 76 farmers. The attacks were carried out in retribution for farmers cooperating with the Nigerian military.{{cite web\|url=https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-boko-haram-killed-76-farmers-in-borno-state/a-55792576\|title=Nigeria: Boko Haram killed 76 farmers in Borno State\|access-date=2 December 2020\|website=Deutsche Welle}}
2022 Plateau State massacres \|April 10, 2022 \|150+ \|Fulani bandits from Kaduna State \|Plateau State, 9 villages in the Kanam and Wase local government areas.
2023 Plateau State massacres \|December 23–25, 2023 \|~200 \|Fulani militia suspected \|Plateau State, 17 rural communities in the regions of Bokkos and Barkin Ladi.
2024 Konduga massacre \|August 1, 2024 \|19 \|Islamists (Boko Haram) \|Borno State, Konduga Local Government Area – About 19 civilians were killed and dozens injured in a suicide bombing.{{Cite web \|last=Bankole \|first=Idowu \|date=2024-08-01 \|title=Boko Haram suicide attack kills 19, Iinjures dozens in Borno village \|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/boko-haram-suicide-attack-kills-19-iinjures-dozens-in-borno-village/ \|access-date=2025-03-12 \|website=Vanguard News \|language=en-GB}}
2024 Gwoza bombings \|June 29, 2024 \|32 \|Suicide bombers (3+) \|Borno State, Gwoza
Tarmuwa massacre \|September 3, 2024 \|130 \|Islamists \|Yobe State
2025 Lake Chad massacre \|January 14, 2025 \|40–100+ \|Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) or Boko Haram (reports vary) \|Borno State, Dumba, Lake Chad region – Jihadists executed farmers from the region of Gwoza and fishermen. Lake Chad is used as a base by Boko Haram and ISWAP. {{Cite web \|last=AFP \|first=Staff Writer With \|date=2025-01-14 \|title=Jihadists Kill at Least 40 Farmers in Northeast Nigeria \|url=https://thedefensepost.com/2025/01/14/jihadists-kill-farmers-nigeria/ \|access-date=2025-03-12 \|website=The Defense Post \|language=en-US}}{{Cite web \|date=2025-01-15 \|title=Nigeria: Boko Haram must end vicious killing spree \|url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/01/nigeria-boko-haram-must-end-vicious-killing-spree/ \|access-date=2025-03-12 \|website=Amnesty International \|language=en}}
2025 Plateau State massacres \|March 24 and 27, April 2 and 13, 2025 \|126 \|Muslim Fulani \|Plateau State, Ruwe, Bokkos, Kimakpa and Zike – Organized attacks killed more than 100 people from Christian villages. Houses were burned and many people injured and raped. 7000 people fled from the violent attacks.{{Cite web \|last=Gbaoron \|first=Nathaniel \|date=2025-04-14 \|title=Forty-seven killed in Sunday night attack on Plateau \|url=https://businessday.ng/news/article/forty-seven-killed-in-sunday-night-attack-on-plateau/ \|access-date=2025-04-17 \|website=Businessday NG \|language=en-US}}{{Cite web \|date=2025-04-16 \|title=None spared in Nigeria gun, machete massacre: survivors \|url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250416-none-spared-in-nigeria-gun-machete-massacre-survivors \|access-date=2025-04-17 \|website=France 24 \|language=en}}{{Cite web \|title=Gov Mutfwang declares war on terror as 51 killed in Plateau massacre {{!}} Pulse Nigeria \|url=https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/mutfwang-declares-war-on-terror-51-killed-in-plateau-massacre-2025041504182044981 \|access-date=2025-04-17 \|website=www.pulse.ng \|language=en}}https://www.dcnewsnow.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/804103744/csi-condemns-holy-week-massacre-of-christians-in-nigeria/

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style="width:120px;" |Name

! style="width:65px;" data-sort-type="date" |Date

! style="width:75px;" |Deaths

! style="width:120px;" |Involved

! class="unsortable" |Location – Circumstances

Tiv Riots

|1960-1964

|2,000–4,000

|Various groups

|Benue State (since 1976), Northern region, Benue valley – Occurred during protests for the creation of Benue state from the Northern region{{Cite web|url=https://soluap.com/the-1964-tiv-riots/|title=THE 1964 TIV RIOTS - Soluap|date=27 March 2023|access-date=27 January 2024|website=soluap.com}}

1966 Anti-Igbo pogrom

|July and August 1966

|8000-30,000{{Cite web |title=Nigeria - Civil War |url=https://countrystudies.us/nigeria/23.htm |access-date=2024-10-24 |website=countrystudies.us}}

|Nigerian Army, Hausa-Fulani and others

|Northern Nigeria – Targeted killings of Igbo people in Northern Nigeria in revenge for the coup of January 15, 1966.{{cite journal|doi=10.1093/oxfordjournals.afraf.a096282|title=The British Press and the Nigerian Civil War |year=1972 |last1=Akinyemi |first1=A. B. |journal=African Affairs |volume=71 |issue=285 |pages=408–426 }}

Asaba massacre

|October 7, 1967

|Up to 500 menLe Monde, 5 April 1968

|Nigerian 2nd Division

|Delta State, Asaba – Occurred during the Nigerian-Biafran WarSufuyan Ojeifo and Lemmy Ughegbe, Vanguard (Nigeria), 2001.http://www.dawodu.com/barrack7.htm Alfred Obiora Uzokwe, Surviving Biafra, 2002

Ugep Massacre

|December 24, 1975

|65>

|Nigerian Army

|Cross River State, Ugep – Occurred after soldiers accused towns people of murdering a drunk soldierhttps://www.calitown.com/full-text-of-the-press-statement-issued-by-the-umor-otutu-socio-cultural-organisation-on-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-1975-ugep-massacre/ Full text of the press statement issued by the Umor Otutu Socio-Cultural Organisation on the 40th anniversary of the 1975 Ugep Massacre 2015

Bakolori Massacre

|March 28, 1980{{Clarify|reason=Date doesn't fit (too late?) with completion of Bakolori Dam.|date=April 2022}}

|380

|Police

|Zamfara State, Bakolori – The government of the defunct Sokoto State wanted to build a dam in Bakolori, (Bakolori Dam) and offered to resettle the people. They refused and the police moved in to forcefully resettle them.{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=H6dzQbUehMIC|title=Displacement and the Politics of Violence in Nigeria|isbn=9004108769|last1=Lovejoy|first1=Paul Ellsworth|last2=Williams|first2=Pat Ama Tokunbo|year=1997|publisher=BRILL }}

Umuechem Massacre

|November 1, 1990

|~85

|Police

|Rivers State, Umuechem – After a protest at Shell's office by youths of the town demanding for electricity, water, roads and compensation following environmental degradation, the police moved in and massacred the town.https://www.hrw.org/reports/1999/nigeria/Nigew991-08.htm Human Rights Watch, The Price of Oil viii) Protest and Repression in the Niger Delta, January 1999

Odi massacre

|November 20, 1999

|43{{cite web |url=https://www.hrw.org/press/1999/dec/nibg1299.htm |title=The Destruction of Odi and Rape in Choba |access-date=2013-05-30 |work=HRW.org|publisher=Human Rights Watch|date=1999-12-22}}-2,500{{cite web |url=http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/comment/34801 |title= Trade and Human Rights in the Niger Delta of Nigeria|access-date=2013-05-30 |work=Pambazuka News |first=Nnimmo |last=Bassey|date=2006-06-02|publisher=Fahamu}}

|Nigerian Army

|Bayelsa State, Odi – Nigerian military attacked the village of Odi, as part of the Conflict in the Niger Delta.

2000 Kaduna riots also known as the first "Sharia clashes".

|Sharia 1: February 21–25, 2000; March

Sharia 2: May 22–23, 2000

|2,000{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/2510743.stm |title=Nigeria buries its dead |work=BBC News |date=25 November 2002 |access-date=4 April 2014}}{{cite news |url=http://www.trouw.nl/tr/nl/5009/Archief/archief/article/detail/2529213/2000/05/26/Nigeria-begraaft-doden-na-rellen.dhtml |title=Nigeria begraaft doden na rellen |newspaper=Trouw |date=26 May 2000 |access-date=4 April 2014|language=nl}}–5,000{{Cite web |url=https://www.hrw.org/reports/2003/nigeria0703/2.htm |title=The "Miss World Riots": Continued Impunity for Killings in Kaduna |publisher=Human Rights Watch |date=July 2003 |access-date=3 April 2014}}

|Christians, Muslims

|Kaduna State, Kaduna – Religious riots between Christians and Muslims over the introduction of sharia law in Kaduna State, start of the religious riots phase of the Sharia conflict in Nigeria.

2001 Jos riots

|September 9–17, 2001

|500–5000{{aut|Johannes Harnischfeger}}, [https://books.google.com/books?id=ftfXThvfQHkC Democratization and Islamic Law: The Sharia Conflict in Nigeria] (Frankfurt am Main 2008) p.35-36. Campus Verlag. {{ISBN|3593382563}}

|Christians, Muslims

|Plateau State, Jos – Religious riots between Christians and Muslims.

Zaki Biam Massacre

|October 20–24, 2001

|Over 200{{cite web |url= https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2001/10/nige-o27.html|title= Nigeria: Nigerian soldiers carry out massacres|website= wsws.org|date=2001 |access-date=8 November 2020}}

|Nigerian Army

|Benue State – Attack by the Nigerian Army avenging the kidnapping and killing of 19 soldiers by suspected Tiv militia{{cite web |url= https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2001/10/nige-o27.html|title= Nigeria: Nigerian soldiers carry out massacres|website= wsws.org|date=2001 |access-date=6 November 2020}}

Miss World riots

|November 22, 2002

|200+{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/2508131.stm |title=Nigeria riots toll 'passes 200' |work=BBC News |date=24 November 2002 |access-date=4 December 2011}}

|Islamists, later rioting Christians and Muslims

|Kaduna State, Kaduna – Inter-religious riots that started on 22 November in Kaduna, along with many houses of worship being burned by religious zealots. Cause: article in Thisday about the 2002 Miss World beauty contest (to be held in Abuja), in which Muslims took offence.

Yelwa massacre

|February–May, 2004

|c. 975[https://www.hrw.org/node/11755/section/2 "Revenge in the Name of Religion"], Human Rights Watch, 26 May 2005.

|Christians, Muslims

|Yelwa, Shendam and Kano – Religiously motivated killings between Christians and Muslims.

Muhammad cartoons crisis

|February 18, 2006

|50+Sampson (2012), p. 108.

|Muslims

|Borno State, Maiduguri – The international crisis reached the Nigerian city of Maiduguri, in which over 50 people were killed and many buildings destroyed or damaged by rioting Muslims, outraged because of cartoons about Muhammad in the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten.

2008 Ogaminana massacre

|February 26, 2008

|over 50

|Police

|Kogi State, Ogaminana – Police descended on Ogaminana at 8.30 pm, killing and brutalizing mostly elderly men, women and children in a reprisal attack that has sent shock and outrage throughout the country.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsliveng.com/2018/07/31/gov-lalong-buhari-honour-imam-who-shields-300-christians-from-massacre/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702075141/https://www.newsliveng.com/2018/07/31/gov-lalong-buhari-honour-imam-who-shields-300-christians-from-massacre/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 2, 2019|title=Gov. Lalong, Buhari Honour Imam Who Shields 300 Christians from Massacre|last=nurdeans|date=2018-07-31|website=NAIJA NEWS TODAY & LATEST BREAKING NEWS ™|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-02}}

2008 Jos riots

|November 28–29, 2008

|381{{cite news|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200812011158.html|title=Nigeria: Jos Riots – Death Toll Hits 400y: witnesses|date=29 November 2008|publisher=AFP|access-date=30 November 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081203110450/http://allafrica.com/stories/200812011158.html| archive-date= 3 December 2008 | url-status= dead}}

|Christians, Muslims

|Plateau State, Jos – Religious riots between Christians and Muslims over the result of a local election.

2009 Boko Haram uprising

|July, 2009

|1,000+{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/aug/02/nigeria-boko-haram-islamist-sect|title=Nigeria accused of ignoring sect warnings before wave of killings | date=2009-08-02|access-date=2013-05-30|newspaper=The Guardian | location=London}}

|Islamists

|Maiduguri, Bauchi, Potiskum, Wudil – Militants killed over a thousand people between 26 and 29 July; during the violence{{cite web|url=http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2009/aug/06/national-06-08-2009-01.htm |title=The Sun News On-line | News |access-date=2010-04-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090812212917/http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2009/aug/06/national-06-08-2009-01.htm |archive-date=2009-08-12 }}

2010 Jos riots

|2010

|992

|Christians, Muslims

|Plateau State, Jos – Religious rioting.{{cite news | url = https://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/09/world/africa/09nigeria.html?ref=global-home | access-date =May 30, 2013 | work=The New York Times | first=Adam | last=Nossiter | title=Toll From Religious and Ethnic Violence in Nigeria Rises to 500 | date=8 March 2010}}

2011 Abuja United Nations bombing

|August 26, 2011

|116{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/29/world/africa/29nigeria.html|title=Islamic Group Says It Was Behind Fatal Nigeria Attack|work=The New York Times|date=28 August 2011|access-date=May 30, 2013|first=Adam|last=Nossiter}}

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Federal Capital Territory, Abuja – 312 injured; Boko Haram attacked a United Nations compound

2011 Damaturu attacks

|November 4, 2011

|100-150{{cite news|url=http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2011/11/20111169858380467.html|title=Nigeria group threatens more deadly attacks|work=Al Jazeera|date=6 November 2011|access-date=May 30, 2013}}

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Yobe State, Damaturu – Islamic militants associated with Boko Haram attacked police stations and banks.

December 2011 Nigeria clashes

|December 2011

|68+{{cite news|url=http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/nigeria-sect-clashes-kill-at-least-68-officials/|title=Nigeria sect clashes kill at least 68 - officials|agency=Reuters|date=25 December 2011|access-date=May 30, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130416023844/http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/nigeria-sect-clashes-kill-at-least-68-officials/|archive-date=16 April 2013}}

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Maiduguri and Damaturu – Militants associated with Boko Haram clashed with security forces between 22 and 23 December.

December 2011 Northern Nigeria attacks

|December 25, 2011

|41+{{cite news|url=http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/nigeria-church-bomb-death-toll-rises-to-37-wounded-57/|title=Nigeria church bomb death toll rises to 37, wounded 57|agency=Reuters|date=30 December 2011|access-date=May 30, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130113105453/http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/nigeria-church-bomb-death-toll-rises-to-37-wounded-57/|archive-date=13 January 2013}}

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Federal Capital Territory, Madalla – 73 injured;Militants bombed a Catholic church.

January 5–6, 2012 Nigeria attacks

|January 5–6, 2012

|37+{{cite news|url=http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/christians-flee-attacks-in-northeast-nigeria/ |title=Residents flee attacks in northeast Nigeria |agency=Reuters |date=7 January 2012 |access-date=May 30, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120113224320/http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/christians-flee-attacks-in-northeast-nigeria/ |archive-date=13 January 2012 }}

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Mubi, Yola, Gombi, and Maiduguri – Terrorists attacked communities; Boko Haram claimed responsibility.

January 20, 2012 Nigeria attacks

|January 1, 2012

|185{{Cite news|url=http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16155028 |title=Nigeria: More Bombs Found As Death Toll Rises |editor=Sky News |date=23 January 2012 |access-date=May 30, 2013 |publisher=Sky News |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126034900/http://news.sky.com/home/world-news/article/16155028 |archive-date=26 January 2012 }}

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Kano State, Kano – Terrorists attacked government installations including police stations and barracks, Immigration offices etc.; Boko Haram claimed responsibility.

April 2012 Kaduna bombings

|March 8, 2012

|38{{cite news|url=http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Latest-News-Wires/2012/0409/Suicide-car-bombing-kills-38-in-Nigeria-on-Easter-Sunday|title=Suicide car bombing kills 38 in Nigeria on Easter Sunday|agency=Associated Press|date=9 April 2012|access-date=May 30, 2013}}

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Kaduna State, Kaduna – Terrorists bombed a community.

June 2012 Kaduna church bombings

|June 7, 2012

|12BBC News Africa : [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-18475853 "Nigeria: Dozens dead in church bombings and rioting"] (17 June 2012) - (Retrieved : May 30, 2013)-19Reuters-UK : [https://web.archive.org/web/20160305175738/http://uk.reuters.com/article/nigeria-religion-idUKL5E8HO1AG20120624 "Nigerian Christian worship subdued by church bombs", by Augustine Madu and Joe Brock] (24 June 2012) - (Retrieved : May 30, 2013)

|Islamists (Boko Haram) suspected

|Kaduna State, Wusasa, and Sabon Gari – 80 injured; Islamic terrorists bombed three churches.

Deeper Life Church shooting

|August 7, 2012

|19{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-19161082 | title=Nigeria church attack in Kogi state 'kills 19' | work=BBC News | date=7 August 2012 | access-date=May 30, 2013}}

|Three unidentified gunmen

|Kogi State, Okene – Militants attacked a community.

December 2012 shootings in Northern Nigeria

|December 25, 2012

|27{{cite web|url=http://www.nieuwsblad.be/article/detail.aspx?articleid=DMF20121230_00417937|title=Vijftien christenen gedood in dorp Musari|author=llo|work=Het Nieuwsblad|date=30 December 2012 |access-date=15 February 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/12/25/world/africa/nigeria-christmas-attack/?hpt=hp_t2|title=12 killed in attacks on two churches in Nigeria - CNN.com|author=CNN Staff|date=25 December 2012|work=CNN|access-date=15 February 2015}}

|Islamists (Boko Haram) suspected

|Federal Capital Territory, Abuja – Militants attacked a community.

2013 Baga massacre

|April 19–20, 2013

|228+{{cite web|url=http://www.nigeriaintel.com/2013/04/23/baga-massacre-crimes-against-humanity-by-nigerian-army/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130512235508/http://www.nigeriaintel.com/2013/04/23/baga-massacre-crimes-against-humanity-by-nigerian-army/|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 May 2013|title=Baga Massacre: Crimes against humanity by JTF?|work=Nigeria Intel|access-date=15 February 2015}}

|Nigerian army or Boko Haram

|Borno State, Baga – Identity of the perpetrators remains unclear; some blame the Nigerian military while others blame the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram.{{cite news|last=Nossiter|first=Adam|title=Massacre in Nigeria Spurs Outcry Over Military Tactics|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/30/world/africa/outcry-over-military-tactics-after-massacre-in-nigeria.html|access-date=May 30, 2013|newspaper=The New York Times|date=29 April 2013}}

Mamudo school massacre, also known as Yobe State school shooting

|July 6, 2013

|30{{cite web|last=ADAMU|first=ADAMU|title=Boko Haram blamed after attack on Nigerian college leaves as many as 50 dead|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/at-least-42-killed-18-injured-in-nigeria-college-attack-by-suspected-islamic-extremists/article14589188/|publisher=www.theglobeandmail.com|access-date=28 October 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002234600/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/at-least-42-killed-18-injured-in-nigeria-college-attack-by-suspected-islamic-extremists/article14589188/|archive-date=2 October 2013}}

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Yobe State, Mamudo government secondary school – Suspected Boko Haram terrorists killed at least 41 children and one teacher.{{cite news|last=McElroy|first=Damien|title=Terrorists kill 41 children in school attack|url=https://www.smh.com.au/world/terrorists-kill-41-children-in-school-attack-20130707-2pjxd.html|access-date=8 July 2013|newspaper=smh.com.au|date=8 July 2013}}

Benisheik massacre

|September 18, 2013

|159

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Borno State

Gujba college massacre

|September 29, 2013

|50{{cite news|last=Soffer|first=Ari|title=Islamists Massacre 50 Students at Nigerian School |url=http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/172300#.Um3nNHCsi-0|access-date=28 October 2013}}

|Islamists (Boko Haram) supected

|Yobe State, Gujba Yobe school – At 1:00 a.m. suspected gunmen from Boko Haram entered the male dormitory in the College of Agriculture in Gujba, killing at least forty-four students and teachers.

Kawuri massacre

|January 11, 2014

|85[https://imdiversity.com/diversity-news/85-dead-counting-northeast-nigeria-village/ Boko haram: 85 dead and counting in northeast Nigeria village] {{cbignore|bot=medic}}, Wednesday, 29 January 2014 12:36.

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Borno State, Konduga Local Government – Attack by Boko Haram.

February 2014 Konduga massacre

|February 2, 2014

|39

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Borno State, Konduga – About 39 people are believed to have been killed in an attack by Militants on a Nigerian town.

Local residents said the attack on Konduga, Borno, lasted several hours, beginning shortly before sundown with the arrival of gunmen in 4x4 trucks. A mosque and more than 1,000 homes were razed to the ground, residents said.{{cite news|last=Ross|first=Will|title=Nigeria militants kill dozens in Borno state attack|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-26152049|work=BBC News}}

Izghe attack

|February 15, 2014

|106

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Borno State

Federal Government College Buni Yadi attack

|February 25, 2014

|59

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Yobe State, Federal Government College Buni Yadi – Islamist gunmen killed 59 students at a boarding school in Yobe State.{{cite news |last=Hemba |first=Joe |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-violence-idUSBREA1P10M20140226 |title=Nigerian Islamists kill 59 pupils in boarding school attack |work=Reuters |date=26 February 2014 |access-date=27 February 2014}}

April 2014 Nyanya bombing

|April 14, 2014

|71

| Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Federal Capital Territory, Abuja – Two bombs exploded in a crowded bus station in the outskirts of Abuja, Nigeria.{{cite web|title=71 killed in a Bomb Blast at a Bus Station in Nigeria|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/04/71-killed-in-a-bomb-blast-at-a-bus-station-in-nigeria/|work=IANS|publisher=news.biharprabha.com|access-date=14 April 2014}}

2014 Gamboru Ngala massacre

|May 6, 2014

|300+{{cite news | url =https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/07/boko-haram-attack_n_5279662.html| title =Boko Haram Attack Kills Hundreds In Border Town|work =The Huffington Post| access-date =7 May 2014}}

| Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Borno State, Gamboru – Militants attacked at night and set houses ablaze. When people tried to escape, they were shot dead.{{cite web|title=Over 200 killed in Boko Haram Led Attack in Nigerian Town|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/05/over-200-killed-in-boko-haram-led-attack-in-nigerian-town/|work=IANS|publisher=news.biharprabha.com|access-date=7 May 2014}}

Gwoza massacre

|June 2, 2014

|200-300{{cite news|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201406050381.html|title=Nigeria: Gwoza Under Siege - Boko Haram Kills 300, Wipes Out Three Villages|author=Abdullahi Umar|date=5 June 2014|publisher=AllAfrica.com}}

|Islamists (Boko Haram) suspected

|Borno State, Gwoza – Boko Haram attack on Christian villagers

2014 Kano bombing

|June 23, 2014

|200+

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Kano State, Kano – Dozens of people were killed in a bomb blast at Kano State School of Hygiene. The blast was attributed to militant group Boko Haram by the locals.{{cite web|title=Dozens killed in Bomb Explosion in Nigerian medical school |url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/06/dozens-killed-in-bomb-explosion-in-nigeria-medical-school/|work=IANS|publisher=news.biharprabha.com|access-date=23 June 2014}}

Zaria Quds Day massacres

|July 25–26, 2014

|34 {{cite web |date=13 October 2014 |title=Nigeria Report: The Zaria Massacres And The Role Of The Military |url=https://www.ihrc.org.uk/publications/reports/11219-nigeria-report-the-zaria-massacres-and-the-role-of-the-military/}}

|Nigerian Army

|Kaduna State, Zaria

2015 Baga massacre

|January 3–7, 2015

|At least 100, over 2,000 "unaccounted for"

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Borno State, Baga

2015-2016 Killing of Biafran Protesters

|August 30, 2015 to February 9, 2016

|80+

|Nigerian Army, Nigerian security forces

|Anambra State (Onitsha), Abia State (Aba) and Igboland – Over 80 protesters agitating for the secession of the Biafran region from Nigeria have been killed en masse by Nigerian security operatives, while more than 400 others have been arrested, detained or imprisoned{{cite web|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/03/biafra-security-forces-killed-80-ipob-members-rights-coalition/|title=Biafra will not stand, Buhari vows - Vanguard News|date=6 March 2016|website=vanguardngr.com|access-date=22 April 2018}}

2015 Zaria massacre

|December 12–13, 2015

|700-1000

|Nigerian Army

|Kaduna State, Zaria – Nigerian army open fire on the Shiite minority when they were conducting a religious procession.{{cite web | url=http://en.abna24.com/service/africa/archive/2015/12/15/724986/story.html | title=Zaria Carnage: Close to 1000 Shias killed by Nigeria Army - Says Islamic Movement spokesman | date=15 December 2015 | access-date=1 April 2016}}{{Unreliable source?|date=July 2021}}

Dikwa suicide bombings

|February 9, 2016

|60+

|Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, 2 female Boko Haram suicide bombers

|Borno State, Dikwa, refugee camp – Five suicide bombers infiltrated the camp disguised as refugees. Two set off their bombs as internally displaced persons were queuing for rations. More than 60 were killed and 78 others injured.

2019 Konduga bombings

|June 16, 2019

|30+

|Suicide bombers (3)

|Borno State, Konduga Local Government Area – A series of suicide bombings killed at least 30 civilians and injured at least 40.{{Cite web |date=2019-06-17 |title=UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria Strongly Condemns Suicide Attack, Killing at Least 30 Civilians in Borno State - Nigeria {{!}} ReliefWeb |url=https://reliefweb.int/report/nigeria/un-humanitarian-coordinator-nigeria-strongly-condemns-suicide-attack-killing-least-30 |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=reliefweb.int |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Maclean |first=Ruth |last2=Alfa |first2=Ismael |last3= |first3= |date=2019-06-17 |title=Bomb attack on busy market kills 30 people in north-east Nigeria |url=https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/jun/17/nigeria-bomb-attack-konduga-suicide |access-date=2025-03-12 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}

2020 Gamboru bombing

|January 6, 2020

|38

|Suicide bombers

|Borno State, Gamboru – The attack killed 38 and injured 30.

Lekki massacre

|October 20, 2020

6:50pm

|More than 12 dead, hundreds severely injured according to Amnesty International, disputed by government.{{cite news |title=Nigerian forces killed 12 peaceful protesters, Amnesty says |url=https://apnews.com/article/police-violence-police-brutality-lagos-nigeria-98ee3550fb576d561d84b372a65cc95f |work=AP |date=21 October 2020}}{{cite news |title=End Sars protests: People 'shot dead' in Lagos, Nigeria |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54624611 |date=21 October 2020}} Also, few people were still missing days after the massacre. A development which backed up the claim by eyewitnesses that the army took some corpses after the shooting.

|Nigerian Army

|Lagos State, Lekki Toll Gate – Nigerian army opened fire on peaceful protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate while they were peacefully seated, singing the National anthem and proudly waving their flags.

Koshebe massacre

|November 28, 2020

|76

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Borno State, Jere, Maiduguri – Boko Haram fighters massacred 76 farmers. The attacks were carried out in retribution for farmers cooperating with the Nigerian military.{{cite web|url=https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-boko-haram-killed-76-farmers-in-borno-state/a-55792576|title=Nigeria: Boko Haram killed 76 farmers in Borno State|access-date=2 December 2020|website=Deutsche Welle}}

2022 Plateau State massacres

|April 10, 2022

|150+

|Fulani bandits from Kaduna State

|Plateau State, 9 villages in the Kanam and Wase local government areas.

2023 Plateau State massacres

|December 23–25, 2023

|~200

|Fulani militia suspected

|Plateau State, 17 rural communities in the regions of Bokkos and Barkin Ladi.

2024 Konduga massacre

|August 1, 2024

|19

|Islamists (Boko Haram)

|Borno State, Konduga Local Government Area – About 19 civilians were killed and dozens injured in a suicide bombing.{{Cite web |last=Bankole |first=Idowu |date=2024-08-01 |title=Boko Haram suicide attack kills 19, Iinjures dozens in Borno village |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/boko-haram-suicide-attack-kills-19-iinjures-dozens-in-borno-village/ |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}

2024 Gwoza bombings

|June 29, 2024

|32

|Suicide bombers (3+)

|Borno State, Gwoza

Tarmuwa massacre

|September 3, 2024

|130

|Islamists

|Yobe State

2025 Lake Chad massacre

|January 14, 2025

|40–100+

|Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) or Boko Haram (reports vary)

|Borno State, Dumba, Lake Chad region – Jihadists executed farmers from the region of Gwoza and fishermen. Lake Chad is used as a base by Boko Haram and ISWAP. {{Cite web |last=AFP |first=Staff Writer With |date=2025-01-14 |title=Jihadists Kill at Least 40 Farmers in Northeast Nigeria |url=https://thedefensepost.com/2025/01/14/jihadists-kill-farmers-nigeria/ |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=The Defense Post |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-01-15 |title=Nigeria: Boko Haram must end vicious killing spree |url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/01/nigeria-boko-haram-must-end-vicious-killing-spree/ |access-date=2025-03-12 |website=Amnesty International |language=en}}

2025 Plateau State massacres

|March 24 and 27, April 2 and 13, 2025

|126

|Muslim Fulani

|Plateau State, Ruwe, Bokkos, Kimakpa and Zike – Organized attacks killed more than 100 people from Christian villages. Houses were burned and many people injured and raped. 7000 people fled from the violent attacks.{{Cite web |last=Gbaoron |first=Nathaniel |date=2025-04-14 |title=Forty-seven killed in Sunday night attack on Plateau |url=https://businessday.ng/news/article/forty-seven-killed-in-sunday-night-attack-on-plateau/ |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2025-04-16 |title=None spared in Nigeria gun, machete massacre: survivors |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250416-none-spared-in-nigeria-gun-machete-massacre-survivors |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=France 24 |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Gov Mutfwang declares war on terror as 51 killed in Plateau massacre {{!}} Pulse Nigeria |url=https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/mutfwang-declares-war-on-terror-51-killed-in-plateau-massacre-2025041504182044981 |access-date=2025-04-17 |website=www.pulse.ng |language=en}}https://www.dcnewsnow.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/804103744/csi-condemns-holy-week-massacre-of-christians-in-nigeria/

=Bandit attacks=

class="sortable wikitable" style="font-size:90%;"
style="width:75px;" \|Date ! style="width:75px;" \|Deaths ! style="width:120px;" \|Involved ! class="unsortable" \|Location – Circumstances
{{Sort\|2019-05-21\|May 5, 2019}} \|23 \|~100 bandits \|Zamfara State, Kaura Namoda – 23 people were killed in a retaliatory attack by bandits on Tunga and Kabaje villages in Kaura Namoda LGA, after the death of their suspected ally.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/332127-bandits-kill-23-people-in-zamfara-fresh-attack.html\|title=Bandits kill 23 people in Zamfara fresh attack - Premium Times Nigeria\|date=May 28, 2019}}[https://www.pulse.ng/news/metro/bandits-kill-23-in-reprisal-attack-in-zamfara/7z0jvtw Bandits kill 23 in reprisal attack in Zamfara]
{{Sort\|2019-06-08,09\|June 8-9, 2019}} \|25 \|Large number of bandits, 4 were arrested \|Sokoto State, Rabah – Kalhu, Tsage and Geeri villages in Rabah LGA were attacked by bandits during the night. The attack went on till morning, killing 25 people.{{Cite web\|url=https://punchng.com/25-killed-in-sokoto-bandit-attacks/\|title=25 killed in Sokoto bandit attacks\|date=9 June 2019}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/four-arrested-as-bandits-kill-25-in-sokoto.html\|title=Four arrested as bandits kill 25 in Sokoto\|date=June 9, 2019\|website=Daily Trust}}
{{Sort\|2019-06-09\|June 9, 2019}} \|16 \|Large number of bandits \|Zamfara State, Maru – 16 people celebrating Eid al-Fitr were killed by unidentified bandits in Kanoma community of Maru LGA.{{Cite web\|url=http://www.thetidenewsonline.com/2019/06/07/zamfara-bandits-kill-16-injure-14-in-sallah-day-massacre-gov-suspends-emir-district-head-over-killings/\|title=Zamfara: Bandits Kill 16, Injure 14 In Sallah Day Massacre …Gov Suspends Emir, District Head Over Killings\|date=7 June 2019}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/334128-insecurity-21-killed-12-missing-in-various-attacks-across-nigeria-last-week.html\|title=Insecurity: 21 killed, 12 missing in various attacks across Nigeria last week\|date=June 9, 2019}}
{{Sort\|2019-06-09\|June 9, 2019}} \|18 \|Bandits, 4 were arrested \|Sokoto State, Satiru – Satiru village of Sokoto state was attacked by bandits, killing 18 people.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/06/gangs-kill-dozens-series-attacks-northern-nigeria-190610134420260.html\|title=Gangs kill dozens in series of attacks in northern Nigeria\|website=www.aljazeera.com}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/06/11/nigerian-gangs-kill-43-in-attacks/\|title=Nigerian gangs kill 43 in attacks\|date=June 10, 2019\|website=Borneo Post Online}}
{{Sort\|2019-06-09\|June 9, 2019}} \|47 confirmed dead \|Bandits \|Niger State, Shiroro – Eight farming and herding villages in Shiroro LGA were attacked on 9 June by bandits, who also stole 525 cattle. Niger State Emergency Management Agency confirmed finding 47 corpses. Permanent Secretary of Niger State for cabinet and Security, Aliyu Isah Ekan, claimed only 12 have been killed.{{Cite web\|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201906190668.html\|title=Nigeria: Bandit Attacks in Shiroro\|date=June 19, 2019\|website=allAfrica.com}} Senator David Uamru had claimed 70 were killed.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/niger-bandit-attacks-death-toll-now-70-senator.html\|title=Niger bandit attacks: Death toll now 70 — Senator\|date=June 14, 2019\|website=Daily Trust}}
{{Sort\|2019-06-14\|June 6, 2019}} \|34 \|Bandits \|Zamfara State, Shinkafi – Police confirmed deaths of 34 people in a bandit attack on Tungar Kafau and Gidan Wawa in Shinkafi LGA.[https://punchng.com/police-confirm-34-killed-by-bandits-in-zamfara/ Police confirm 34 killed by bandits in Zamfara]
{{Sort\|2020-04-18\|April 18, 2020}} \|47 \|Bandits \|Katsina State – Mass murders and robberies in three locations. See also: April 2020 Katsina attacks
{{Sort\|2020-05-03,05\|May 3-5, 2020}} \|4 \|Fulani \|Plateau State – Messiah College High School was closed due to COVID-19, but the attackers stormed the on-campus home of the school's leader. He was shot in the head, while his wife was shot in the back and his two children were shot in the feet. They survived the wounds.{{Cite web\|title=Suspected Fulani raid Christian school in Nigeria; 4 believers killed in another attack\|url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/suspected-fulani-raid-christian-school-in-nigeria-4-believers-killed-in-another-attack.html\|website=www.christianpost.com\|date=12 May 2020\|language=en\|access-date=2020-05-12}}
{{Sort\|2021-06-03\|June 3, 2021}} \|88 \|Dozens of bandits on motorcycles \|Kebbi state – Cattle thieves attacked seven villages killing 88 people.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2021/06/06/cattle-thieves-kill-88-in-northwest-nigeria-massacre.html\|title=Cattle thieves kill 88 in northwest Nigeria massacre\|website=The Week }}
{{Sort\|2021-06-05\|June 5, 2021}} \|50 \|Bandits \|Oyo state – In Igangan village, a group of bandits invaded and killed 50 people.{{Cite web \|url=https://parrotnews247.com/2021/06/igangan-killings/ \|title=Igangan killings: 50 dead, North wants war in Nigeria – Gani Adams \|access-date=2021-07-03 \|archive-date=2021-07-10 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210710010223/https://parrotnews247.com/2021/06/igangan-killings/ \|url-status=dead }}
{{Sort\|2022-01-04,06\|January 4-6, 2022}} \|200+ \|Bandits \|Zamfara State – Bandits launched a campaign of massacres on civilians, resulting in heavy casualties.
April 10, 2022 \|150+ \|Bandits \|Plateau State – The 2022 Plateau State massacres are linked to the ongoing Nigerian bandit conflict.{{Cite news \|last1=Carter \|first1=Sarah \|title=Nigeria leader vows "no mercy" for gunmen behind massacre that left more than 150 dead in country's north \|website=CBS \|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nigeria-news-violence-plateau-village-attacks-gunmen-bandits-buhari/}}
May 6, 2022 \|48 \|Bandits \|Zamfara State – Bandits attacked the villages of Damri, Sabon Garin and Kalahe in Zamfara, killing at least 48 people.{{Cite web \|title=Gunmen kill 48 in northwest Nigeria attacks: local official \|url=https://news.yahoo.com/gunmen-kill-48-northwest-nigeria-151635294.html \|access-date=2022-05-08 \|website=news.yahoo.com \|language=en-US}}{{Cite web \|date=2022-05-08 \|title=Dozens killed in attacks in northwest Nigeria, local official says \|url=https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20220508-dozens-killed-in-attacks-in-northwest-nigeria-local-official-says \|access-date=2022-05-08 \|website=France 24 \|language=en}}{{Cite web \|date=2022-05-08 \|title=Bandits Kill Around 50 In Fresh Zamfara Attacks \|url=https://koko.ng/bandits-kill-around-50-in-fresh-zamfara-attacks/ \|access-date=2022-05-08 \|website=Koko Tv \|language=en}}

=Herder-farmer conflicts and communal conflicts =

class="sortable wikitable" style="font-size:90%;"
style="width:120px;" \|Name ! style="width:65px;" data-sort-type="date" \|Date ! style="width:75px;" \|Deaths ! style="width:75px;" \|Involved ! class="unsortable" \|Location – Circumstances
Herder-farmer conflict \|{{Sort\|2018-06-25\|June 25, 2018}} \|86 \|Christian farmers and Muslim herders \|Plateau State – Riots in Nigeria between Muslim herders and Christian farmers. Total 86 dead.{{Cite news \| url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/06/25/muslim-herders-kill-86-mostly-christian-farmers-nigeria/ \| title=Nigeria to increase security after violent cattle wars between Muslim herders and Christian farmers\| newspaper=The Telegraph\| date=June 25, 2018\| last1=Blomfield\| first1=Adrian}}
Communal conflict \|{{Sort\|2018-10-19\|October 19, 2018}} \|55 \|Christian Adara and Hausa Muslim youths \|Kaduna State – A market dispute led to the deaths of two people. In return a communal conflict erupted, Adaras attacked Hausa, killing dozens. The riots left a total of 55 people dead.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nation.co.kehttps//www.nation.co.ke/dailynation/news/africa/curfew-declared-in-nigerian-city-after-deadly-sectarian-violence-100878\|title=Curfew declared in Nigerian city after deadly sectarian violence\|website=Daily Nation}}
Communal conflict \|{{Sort\|2019-01-16\|January 16, 2019}} \|Unknown \|Jukun and Tiv attackers \|Benue State, Guma – Many people were killed amidst a communal conflict between Jukun and Tiv people in Guma LGA of Benue State.{{Cite web\|url=https://punchng.com/panel-on-tiv-jukun-clashes-in-benue-begins-sitting/\|title=Panel on Tiv/Jukun clashes in Benue begins sitting\|date=5 March 2019}}[http://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-15-houses-burnt-tiv-jukun-clash-makurdi/ Breaking: 15 houses burnt as Tiv, Jukun clash in Makurdi]
Herder-farmer conflict \|{{Sort\|2019-01-28\|January 28, 2019}} \|7 herders \|Vigilantes \|Zamfara State – Seven herders were burnt by a team of vigilantes alongside their cows.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thedefensepost.com/2019/02/05/nigeria-gunmen-kill-26-zamfara-mada-bukkuyum/\|title=Gunmen kill 26 in seven villages in Zamfara state, northwest Nigeria\|date=February 5, 2019}}
Herder-farmer conflict \|{{Sort\|2019-02-04\|February 4, 2019}} \|26 \|Herders (suspected) \|Zamfara State – 7 villages in Zamfara State were attacked and 26 killed in suspected revenge for killing of seven herders a week before.
2019 Kaduna State massacre \|{{Sort\|2019-02-10\|February 10, 2019}} \|141 (130 Fulani and 11 Adara) \|Fulani herdsmen and Adara militia \|Kaduna State, Kajuru – Part of the communal violence leading up to the 2019 election. The government said 130 Fulani were killed,. 11 Adara were also killed. Miyetti Allah said 66 Fulani were buried and 65 remain missing.{{cite web \|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/314665-miyetti-allah-releases-names-of-131-victims-of-kajuru-kaduna-violence.html \|title=Miyetti Allah releases names of 131 victims of Kajuru, Kaduna violence - Premium Times Nigeria \|date=22 February 2019 }}{{cite news\|title=Death toll in last week's Nigeria attack doubles to 130\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/02/death-toll-week-nigeria-attack-doubles-130-190219193655675.html\|publisher=Aljazeera\|date=19 February 2019\|access-date=19 February 2019}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.naijanews.com/2019/03/16/kajuru-killings-miyetti-allah-says-adara-militia-groups-at-work/\|title=Kajuru Killings: Miyetti Allah Says 'Adara' Militia Group's At Work\|first=Busayo\|last=Okunloye\|date=March 16, 2019}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/320283-special-report-after-attacks-kajuru-villagers-tell-tales-of-pains-sorrow.html\|title=SPECIAL REPORT: After attacks, Kajuru villagers tell tales of pains, sorrow\|first=Kemi\|last=Busari\|date=March 16, 2019}}
Unnamed \|{{Sort\|2019-02-20\|February 20, 2019}} \|17 \|Fulani herdsmen \|Kaduna State, Ebete, Agatu – 17 people were killed in an attack by militants on Ebete in Agatu LGA of Benue State.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/02/20/again-herdsmen-kill-17-persons-in-benue/\|title=Herdsmen Kill 17 Persons in Benue\|date=February 20, 2019}}[https://www.yenisafak.com/en/world/attack-by-herdsmen-in-central-nigeria-leaves-17-dead-3475108 Attack by ‘herdsmen’ in central Nigeria leaves 17 dead]
Unnamed \|{{Sort\|2019-02-26\|February 26, 2019}} \|40 Adara \|Fulani herdsmen \|Kaduna State, Karamai, Kajuru – At least 29 people were reported to be killed in an attack in Karamai community of Kajuru. The attack was suspected to be from Fulani in retaliation to the earlier violence where Fulani settlements were attacked. The governor confirmed a few days later that the death toll had risen to 40.{{Cite web\|url=https://news.yahoo.com/29-killed-ethnic-violence-grips-nw-nigeria-153955965.html\|title=29 killed as ethnic violence grips NW Nigeria\|website=news.yahoo.com}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.channelstv.com/2019/03/02/death-toll-from-kaduna-attack-rises-to-40/\|title=Death Toll From Kaduna Attack Rises To 40}}
Unnamed \|{{Sort\|2019-03-02\|March 2, 2019}} \|16 farmers \|Fulani herdsmen \|Benue State, Gwer West – Herdsmen killed 16 in an attack on Gwer West LGA. The government blamed the attack on allegations of theft of cows by livestock guards made by the military. Residents said the herdsmen brought along many cattle and took over their lands for grazing after killing people.[http://thenationonlineng.net/16-killed-as-herdsmen-attack-benue-community/ 16 killed as herdsmen attack Benue community]{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/276254/16-farmers-killed-in-benue-by-herdsmen.html\|title=16 farmers Killed in Benue By Herdsmen\|website=Nigerian Voice}}[https://nigeriatoday.ng/crime/suspected-herdsmen-have-killed-16-persons-as-they-carried-out-retaliatory-attack-for-their-alleged-stolen-cows-in-benue/ Suspected Herdsmen Have Killed 16 Persons As They Carried Out Retaliatory Attack For Their Alleged Stolen Cows In Benue]{{Cite web\|url=https://www.legit.ng/1225258-suspected-herdsmen-kill-16-fresh-attack-benue-community.html\|title=Suspected herdsmen kill 16 in fresh attack on Benue community\|first=Adeola\|last=Opeyemi\|date=March 4, 2019\|website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news.}}
Unnamed \|{{Sort\|2019-03-07\|March 7, 2019}} \|20 Bassa Kwomu \|Egburra Mozum militia \|Kogi State, Bassa – 20 Bassa Kwomu were killed in an attack by an Egburra Mozum militia in Bassa LGA, Kogi State.[http://kogireports.com/suspected-igburra-militants-kill-20-bassa-kwomu-razed-50-houses-in-sheriaoguma-communities/ Suspected Igburra Militants Kill 20 Bassa Kwomu, Razed 50 Houses In Sheria, Oguma Communities]{{Cite web\|url=http://www.thetidenewsonline.com/2019/03/08/20-killed-in-kogi-communal-clashes/\|title=20 Killed In Kogi Communal Clashes\|first=The\|last=Tide\| date=8 March 2019 }}
Unnamed \|{{Sort\|2019-03-10\|March 10, 2019}} \|16-35 \|Adara Militants \|Kaduna State, Aungwan Barde, Kajuru – Police have put the death toll at 16 in attack by suspected militants. However, the Adara Development Association has claimed an upwards of 35 killed.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/03/13/herdsmen-kill-85-people-in-kaduna-communities/\|title=Herdsmen Kill 85 People in Kaduna Communities\|date=March 13, 2019}}
Unnamed \|{{Sort\|2019-03-10\|March 10, 2019}} \|17 \|Unknown \|Kaduna State, Birnin Gwari – 17 vigilantes were ambushed and killed by unidentified gunmen in the mainly Muslim area of Birnin Gwari as they stole cattle.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.legit.ng/1227442-police-confirm-killing-17-embark-aerial-surveillance-flash-points.html\|title=Police confirm killing of 17, embark on aerial surveillance of flash-points\|first=David\|last=Oladele\|date=March 14, 2019\|website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news.}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/nigeria/cattle-thieves-kill-17-in-nw-nigeria-police/ar-BBUOqpw\|title=Cattle thieves kill 17 in NW Nigeria: police\|website=MSN}}{{Cite web\|url=https://punchng.com/smart-voters-nbcs-sanctions-and-ethnic-bashing/\|title=Smart voters, NBC's sanctions, and ethnic bashing\|date=14 March 2019}}
Unnamed \|{{Sort\|2019-03-11\|March 11, 2019}} \|16-52 Adara \|Fulani herdsmen \|Kaduna State, Maro, Kajuru – The police have put the death toll at 16 in an attack by suspected herdsmen in Kajuru. However, the Adara Development Association has claimed an upwards of 52 killed in Inkirimi and Dogonnoma villages in Maro. Another version of the attack by a source claimed 46 people were killed in Aungwan Gamu. The police have however not confirmed the claims.{{Cite web\|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201903130092.html\|title=Nigeria: Community, Police Differ On Casualties in Kaduna Attacks\|first1=Saxone\|last1=Akhaine\|first2=Abdulganiyu\|last2=Alabi\|date=March 13, 2019\|website=allAfrica.com}}
Unnamed \|{{Sort\|2019-03-16\|March 16, 2019}} \|10 Adara \|Fulani herdsmen \|Kaduna State, Nandu-Gbok, Sanga LGA – 10 people were confirmed killed in Nandu-Gbok village of Sanga LGA after an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Residents suspect it is in revenge for an earlier attack where they say at least 11 cows and 28 sheep belonging to Fulani were slaughtered in the same area before the election.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/03/17/fresh-herdsmen-attack-claims-10-in-kaduna-community/\|title=Fresh Herdsmen Attack Claims 10 in Kaduna Community\|date=March 17, 2019}}{{Cite web\|url=https://dailypost.ng/2019/03/16/10-killed-30-houses-set-ablaze-gunmen-raid-southern-kaduna/\|title=10 killed, 30 houses set ablaze as gunmen raid Southern Kaduna\|first=Amos\|last=Tauna\|date=March 16, 2019}}
Unnamed \|{{Sort\|2019-03-17\|March 17, 2019}} \|4 \|Ikwo militias \|Cross Rivers State, Biase – Four people were killed in an attack on communities of Biase LGA of Cross River State by Ikwo warlords in revenge for burning down of their communities.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/4-killed-3-villages-sacked-in-cross-river-communal-clash/\|title=4 killed, 3 villages sacked in Cross River communal clash\|date=March 18, 2019}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/03/4-criver-communities-razed-in-communal-conflict/\|title=4 C'River communities razed in communal conflict\|date=March 18, 2019}}
Unnamed \|{{Sort\|2019-03-18\|March 18, 2019}} \|Several Agbaduma people \|Militia hired by Egba, Abogbe and Ologba \|Benue State, Agatu – Several persons were killed during a communal conflict that erupted over ownership of lands. The police has stated that militiamen hired by Egba, Abogbe and Ologba people attacked the Okokolo area inhabited by Agbaduma people.[https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/many-reported-dead-following-bloody-communal-clash-in-agatu-benue-state/gpsxpl6 Many reported dead following bloody communal clash in Agatu, Benue state]{{Cite web\|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201903190047.html\|title=Nigeria: Many Feared Dead, Scores Injured, Houses Razed in Fresh Agatu Communal Clash\|first=Peter\|last=Duru\|date=March 19, 2019\|website=allAfrica.com}}
Unnamed \|{{Sort\|2019-03-19\|March 19, 2019}} \|5-10 \|Militants \|Benue State, Guma – The Nigerian police have said five people were recorded as having died in a suspected herdsman attack in Tse Ioreleegeb village, part of Guma LGA of Benue State. The Guma LGA chairman has claimed 10 were killed{{Cite web\|url=https://www.legit.ng/1228873-herdsmen-reportedly-strike-benue-kill-10.html\|title=10 reportedly feared dead in Benue state as herdsmen strike again\|first=Tunde\|last=Ososanya\|date=March 21, 2019\|website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news.}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/03/10-feared-dead-in-fresh-herdsmen-attack-on-guma-lga-of-benue/\|title=10 feared dead in fresh herdsmen attack on Guma LGA of Benue\|date=March 20, 2019}}
Communal conflict \|{{Sort\|2019-03-19\|March 19, 2019}} \|5 \|Iceland group (suspected) \|Rivers State, Khana – Five people were confirmed to have been killed by suspected Iceland group members in a cult attack on Kono Boue in Khana LGA. The cause is suspected to be retaliation for killing of their member.[https://guardian.ng/news/20-feared-dead-in-rivers-fresh-cult-attack/ 20 feared dead in Rivers’ fresh cult attack]{{Cite web\|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/05/16-dead-as-cult-war-resumes-in-rivers/\|title=16 dead as cult war resumes in Rivers\|date=May 21, 2019}}
Communal conflict \|{{Sort\|2019-03-26\|March 26, 2019}} \|5 \|Christian and Muslim youth \|Plateau State, Jos North – Intercommunal violence occurred between Christian and Muslim youth. According to a resident, after the discovery of two dead boys from Angwan Miango over the past week at the border between it and Rikkos, a Hausa community, the people went on reprisal killings against Muslims.{{Cite web\|url=http://saharareporters.com/2019/05/27/tension-jos-reprisal-attack-kills-many-houses-burnt\|title=Tension In Jos As Reprisal Attack Kills Many, Houses Burnt\|date=May 27, 2019\|website=Sahara Reporters}}{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/scores-killed-many-injured-as-fresh-violence-erupts-jos/\|title=Scores killed, many injured as fresh violence erupts in Jos\|date=May 26, 2019}} Five people were killed as a result in the ensuing clashes.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/331938-five-people-killed-12-houses-burnt-in-fresh-plateau-crisis-police.html\|title=Five people killed, 12 houses burnt in fresh Plateau crisis - Police - Premium Times Nigeria\|date=May 27, 2019}} Arewa Christians and Indigenous Pastors Association, however, claimed deaths of 30 Christians.{{Cite web\|url=https://punchng.com/arewa-pastors-say-30-christians-killed-in-jos-attacks/\|title=Arewa pastors say 30 Christians killed in Jos attacks\|date=28 May 2019}} Federal Government of Nigeria has introduce {{usurped\|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20190702075138/https://www.newsliveng.com/2019/07/02/ruga-settlement-resolve-farmer-herder-conflicts-presidency/ RUGA settlement]}} to cub conflicts between the Herdsmen and Farmer in Plateau State.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.newsliveng.com/2019/07/02/ruga-settlement-resolve-farmer-herder-conflicts-presidency/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702075138/https://www.newsliveng.com/2019/07/02/ruga-settlement-resolve-farmer-herder-conflicts-presidency/\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=July 2, 2019\|title=RUGA SETTLEMENT IS TO RESOLVE FARMER/HERDER CONFLICTS – PRESIDENCY\|last=nurdeans\|date=2019-07-02\|website=NAIJA NEWS TODAY & LATEST BREAKING NEWS ™\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-07-02}}
Communal conflict \|{{Sort\|2020-4-12\|April 12, 2020}} \|12 \|Militants \|Niger state, Shiroro County, Tegina Kabata – 12 people killed during the wedding with five people captured including the bride and groom.{{Cite web \|last= \|first= \|date=2020-04-29 \|title=Couple Abducted from Wedding in Attacks in Northwest Nigeria that Kill 12 Christians \|url=https://morningstarnews.org/2020/04/couple-abducted-from-wedding-in-attacks-in-northwest-nigeria-that-kill-12-christians/ \|access-date=2020-05-12 \|website=Morningstar News \|language=en-US}}
Odugbeho massacre \|June 7, 2021 \|40+ \|Fulani herdsmen \|Benue State
2021 Nasarawa massacre \|{{Sort\|2021-12-20\|December 20, 2021}} \|50 \|Fulani herdsmen \|Nasarawa State – At least 50 Tiv civilians were killed in Nasarawa state,{{cite news \|last1=Idahosa \|first1=Amadin \|title=Nasarawa Massacre: Fulani Strike Leaves Over 50 Bodies Lifeless \|url=https://everyevery.ng/nasarawa-massacre-fulani-strike-leaves-over-50/ \|access-date=8 April 2022 \|work=everyevery.ng \|date=December 20, 2021}} due to Fulani herdersmen blaming Tiv farmers for the killings of a kinsman.{{cite news \|title=Dozens killed in 'barbaric, senseless' violence in Nigeria \|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/22/nigeria-ethnic-violence-toll-jumps-to-45 \|access-date=8 April 2022 \|work=www.aljazeera.com \|date=December 22, 2021 \|language=en}}
Owo church attack \|May 5, 2022 \|50 \|ISWAP or Fulani herdsmen (disputed) \|Ondo State – Over 50 people were killed in a massacre carried out in a Catholic Church on Pentecost Sunday.{{Cite web \|last=ACN \|date=2022-06-07 \|title=ACN statement about the Pentecost massacre in St. Francis Xavier Church in Owo, Nigeria \|url=https://acninternational.org/massacre-in-owo-nigeria/ \|access-date=2022-11-18 \|website=ACN International \|language=en-US}} The Government has blamed ISWAP for the murders, but locals suspect Fulani Herdsmen.
2023 Mangu violence \|May 15-16, 2023 \|130–200+ \|Fulani herdsmen \|Plateau State
Edo State Massacre \|March 28, 2025 \|16 \|Mob \|Edo State - Group of 16 Hausa hunters lynched by mob.

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style="width:120px;" |Name

! style="width:65px;" data-sort-type="date" |Date

! style="width:75px;" |Deaths

! style="width:75px;" |Involved

! class="unsortable" |Location – Circumstances

Herder-farmer conflict

|{{Sort|2018-06-25|June 25, 2018}}

|86

|Christian farmers and Muslim herders

|Plateau State – Riots in Nigeria between Muslim herders and Christian farmers. Total 86 dead.{{Cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/06/25/muslim-herders-kill-86-mostly-christian-farmers-nigeria/ | title=Nigeria to increase security after violent cattle wars between Muslim herders and Christian farmers| newspaper=The Telegraph| date=June 25, 2018| last1=Blomfield| first1=Adrian}}

Communal conflict

|{{Sort|2018-10-19|October 19, 2018}}

|55

|Christian Adara and Hausa Muslim youths

|Kaduna State – A market dispute led to the deaths of two people. In return a communal conflict erupted, Adaras attacked Hausa, killing dozens. The riots left a total of 55 people dead.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nation.co.kehttps//www.nation.co.ke/dailynation/news/africa/curfew-declared-in-nigerian-city-after-deadly-sectarian-violence-100878|title=Curfew declared in Nigerian city after deadly sectarian violence|website=Daily Nation}}

Communal conflict

|{{Sort|2019-01-16|January 16, 2019}}

|Unknown

|Jukun and Tiv attackers

|Benue State, Guma – Many people were killed amidst a communal conflict between Jukun and Tiv people in Guma LGA of Benue State.{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/panel-on-tiv-jukun-clashes-in-benue-begins-sitting/|title=Panel on Tiv/Jukun clashes in Benue begins sitting|date=5 March 2019}}[http://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-15-houses-burnt-tiv-jukun-clash-makurdi/ Breaking: 15 houses burnt as Tiv, Jukun clash in Makurdi]

Herder-farmer conflict

|{{Sort|2019-01-28|January 28, 2019}}

|7 herders

|Vigilantes

|Zamfara State – Seven herders were burnt by a team of vigilantes alongside their cows.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedefensepost.com/2019/02/05/nigeria-gunmen-kill-26-zamfara-mada-bukkuyum/|title=Gunmen kill 26 in seven villages in Zamfara state, northwest Nigeria|date=February 5, 2019}}

Herder-farmer conflict

|{{Sort|2019-02-04|February 4, 2019}}

|26

|Herders (suspected)

|Zamfara State – 7 villages in Zamfara State were attacked and 26 killed in suspected revenge for killing of seven herders a week before.

2019 Kaduna State massacre

|{{Sort|2019-02-10|February 10, 2019}}

|141 (130 Fulani and 11 Adara)

|Fulani herdsmen and Adara militia

|Kaduna State, Kajuru – Part of the communal violence leading up to the 2019 election. The government said 130 Fulani were killed,. 11 Adara were also killed. Miyetti Allah said 66 Fulani were buried and 65 remain missing.{{cite web |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/314665-miyetti-allah-releases-names-of-131-victims-of-kajuru-kaduna-violence.html |title=Miyetti Allah releases names of 131 victims of Kajuru, Kaduna violence - Premium Times Nigeria |date=22 February 2019 }}{{cite news|title=Death toll in last week's Nigeria attack doubles to 130|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/02/death-toll-week-nigeria-attack-doubles-130-190219193655675.html|publisher=Aljazeera|date=19 February 2019|access-date=19 February 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.naijanews.com/2019/03/16/kajuru-killings-miyetti-allah-says-adara-militia-groups-at-work/|title=Kajuru Killings: Miyetti Allah Says 'Adara' Militia Group's At Work|first=Busayo|last=Okunloye|date=March 16, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/320283-special-report-after-attacks-kajuru-villagers-tell-tales-of-pains-sorrow.html|title=SPECIAL REPORT: After attacks, Kajuru villagers tell tales of pains, sorrow|first=Kemi|last=Busari|date=March 16, 2019}}

Unnamed

|{{Sort|2019-02-20|February 20, 2019}}

|17

|Fulani herdsmen

|Kaduna State, Ebete, Agatu – 17 people were killed in an attack by militants on Ebete in Agatu LGA of Benue State.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/02/20/again-herdsmen-kill-17-persons-in-benue/|title=Herdsmen Kill 17 Persons in Benue|date=February 20, 2019}}[https://www.yenisafak.com/en/world/attack-by-herdsmen-in-central-nigeria-leaves-17-dead-3475108 Attack by ‘herdsmen’ in central Nigeria leaves 17 dead]

Unnamed

|{{Sort|2019-02-26|February 26, 2019}}

|40 Adara

|Fulani herdsmen

|Kaduna State, Karamai, Kajuru – At least 29 people were reported to be killed in an attack in Karamai community of Kajuru. The attack was suspected to be from Fulani in retaliation to the earlier violence where Fulani settlements were attacked. The governor confirmed a few days later that the death toll had risen to 40.{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/29-killed-ethnic-violence-grips-nw-nigeria-153955965.html|title=29 killed as ethnic violence grips NW Nigeria|website=news.yahoo.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.channelstv.com/2019/03/02/death-toll-from-kaduna-attack-rises-to-40/|title=Death Toll From Kaduna Attack Rises To 40}}

Unnamed

|{{Sort|2019-03-02|March 2, 2019}}

|16 farmers

|Fulani herdsmen

|Benue State, Gwer West – Herdsmen killed 16 in an attack on Gwer West LGA. The government blamed the attack on allegations of theft of cows by livestock guards made by the military. Residents said the herdsmen brought along many cattle and took over their lands for grazing after killing people.[http://thenationonlineng.net/16-killed-as-herdsmen-attack-benue-community/ 16 killed as herdsmen attack Benue community]{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/276254/16-farmers-killed-in-benue-by-herdsmen.html|title=16 farmers Killed in Benue By Herdsmen|website=Nigerian Voice}}[https://nigeriatoday.ng/crime/suspected-herdsmen-have-killed-16-persons-as-they-carried-out-retaliatory-attack-for-their-alleged-stolen-cows-in-benue/ Suspected Herdsmen Have Killed 16 Persons As They Carried Out Retaliatory Attack For Their Alleged Stolen Cows In Benue]{{Cite web|url=https://www.legit.ng/1225258-suspected-herdsmen-kill-16-fresh-attack-benue-community.html|title=Suspected herdsmen kill 16 in fresh attack on Benue community|first=Adeola|last=Opeyemi|date=March 4, 2019|website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news.}}

Unnamed

|{{Sort|2019-03-07|March 7, 2019}}

|20 Bassa Kwomu

|Egburra Mozum militia

|Kogi State, Bassa – 20 Bassa Kwomu were killed in an attack by an Egburra Mozum militia in Bassa LGA, Kogi State.[http://kogireports.com/suspected-igburra-militants-kill-20-bassa-kwomu-razed-50-houses-in-sheriaoguma-communities/ Suspected Igburra Militants Kill 20 Bassa Kwomu, Razed 50 Houses In Sheria, Oguma Communities]{{Cite web|url=http://www.thetidenewsonline.com/2019/03/08/20-killed-in-kogi-communal-clashes/|title=20 Killed In Kogi Communal Clashes|first=The|last=Tide| date=8 March 2019 }}

Unnamed

|{{Sort|2019-03-10|March 10, 2019}}

|16-35

|Adara Militants

|Kaduna State, Aungwan Barde, Kajuru – Police have put the death toll at 16 in attack by suspected militants. However, the Adara Development Association has claimed an upwards of 35 killed.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/03/13/herdsmen-kill-85-people-in-kaduna-communities/|title=Herdsmen Kill 85 People in Kaduna Communities|date=March 13, 2019}}

Unnamed

|{{Sort|2019-03-10|March 10, 2019}}

|17

|Unknown

|Kaduna State, Birnin Gwari – 17 vigilantes were ambushed and killed by unidentified gunmen in the mainly Muslim area of Birnin Gwari as they stole cattle.{{Cite web|url=https://www.legit.ng/1227442-police-confirm-killing-17-embark-aerial-surveillance-flash-points.html|title=Police confirm killing of 17, embark on aerial surveillance of flash-points|first=David|last=Oladele|date=March 14, 2019|website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news.}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/nigeria/cattle-thieves-kill-17-in-nw-nigeria-police/ar-BBUOqpw|title=Cattle thieves kill 17 in NW Nigeria: police|website=MSN}}{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/smart-voters-nbcs-sanctions-and-ethnic-bashing/|title=Smart voters, NBC's sanctions, and ethnic bashing|date=14 March 2019}}

Unnamed

|{{Sort|2019-03-11|March 11, 2019}}

|16-52 Adara

|Fulani herdsmen

|Kaduna State, Maro, Kajuru – The police have put the death toll at 16 in an attack by suspected herdsmen in Kajuru. However, the Adara Development Association has claimed an upwards of 52 killed in Inkirimi and Dogonnoma villages in Maro. Another version of the attack by a source claimed 46 people were killed in Aungwan Gamu. The police have however not confirmed the claims.{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201903130092.html|title=Nigeria: Community, Police Differ On Casualties in Kaduna Attacks|first1=Saxone|last1=Akhaine|first2=Abdulganiyu|last2=Alabi|date=March 13, 2019|website=allAfrica.com}}

Unnamed

|{{Sort|2019-03-16|March 16, 2019}}

|10 Adara

|Fulani herdsmen

|Kaduna State, Nandu-Gbok, Sanga LGA – 10 people were confirmed killed in Nandu-Gbok village of Sanga LGA after an attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Residents suspect it is in revenge for an earlier attack where they say at least 11 cows and 28 sheep belonging to Fulani were slaughtered in the same area before the election.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/03/17/fresh-herdsmen-attack-claims-10-in-kaduna-community/|title=Fresh Herdsmen Attack Claims 10 in Kaduna Community|date=March 17, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://dailypost.ng/2019/03/16/10-killed-30-houses-set-ablaze-gunmen-raid-southern-kaduna/|title=10 killed, 30 houses set ablaze as gunmen raid Southern Kaduna|first=Amos|last=Tauna|date=March 16, 2019}}

Unnamed

|{{Sort|2019-03-17|March 17, 2019}}

|Ikwo militias

|Cross Rivers State, Biase – Four people were killed in an attack on communities of Biase LGA of Cross River State by Ikwo warlords in revenge for burning down of their communities.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/4-killed-3-villages-sacked-in-cross-river-communal-clash/|title=4 killed, 3 villages sacked in Cross River communal clash|date=March 18, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/03/4-criver-communities-razed-in-communal-conflict/|title=4 C'River communities razed in communal conflict|date=March 18, 2019}}

Unnamed

|{{Sort|2019-03-18|March 18, 2019}}

|Several Agbaduma people

|Militia hired by Egba, Abogbe and Ologba

|Benue State, Agatu – Several persons were killed during a communal conflict that erupted over ownership of lands. The police has stated that militiamen hired by Egba, Abogbe and Ologba people attacked the Okokolo area inhabited by Agbaduma people.[https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/many-reported-dead-following-bloody-communal-clash-in-agatu-benue-state/gpsxpl6 Many reported dead following bloody communal clash in Agatu, Benue state]{{Cite web|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/201903190047.html|title=Nigeria: Many Feared Dead, Scores Injured, Houses Razed in Fresh Agatu Communal Clash|first=Peter|last=Duru|date=March 19, 2019|website=allAfrica.com}}

Unnamed

|{{Sort|2019-03-19|March 19, 2019}}

|5-10

|Militants

|Benue State, Guma – The Nigerian police have said five people were recorded as having died in a suspected herdsman attack in Tse Ioreleegeb village, part of Guma LGA of Benue State. The Guma LGA chairman has claimed 10 were killed{{Cite web|url=https://www.legit.ng/1228873-herdsmen-reportedly-strike-benue-kill-10.html|title=10 reportedly feared dead in Benue state as herdsmen strike again|first=Tunde|last=Ososanya|date=March 21, 2019|website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news.}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/03/10-feared-dead-in-fresh-herdsmen-attack-on-guma-lga-of-benue/|title=10 feared dead in fresh herdsmen attack on Guma LGA of Benue|date=March 20, 2019}}

Communal conflict

|{{Sort|2019-03-19|March 19, 2019}}

|Iceland group (suspected)

|Rivers State, Khana – Five people were confirmed to have been killed by suspected Iceland group members in a cult attack on Kono Boue in Khana LGA. The cause is suspected to be retaliation for killing of their member.[https://guardian.ng/news/20-feared-dead-in-rivers-fresh-cult-attack/ 20 feared dead in Rivers’ fresh cult attack]{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/05/16-dead-as-cult-war-resumes-in-rivers/|title=16 dead as cult war resumes in Rivers|date=May 21, 2019}}

Communal conflict

|{{Sort|2019-03-26|March 26, 2019}}

|Christian and Muslim youth

|Plateau State, Jos North – Intercommunal violence occurred between Christian and Muslim youth. According to a resident, after the discovery of two dead boys from Angwan Miango over the past week at the border between it and Rikkos, a Hausa community, the people went on reprisal killings against Muslims.{{Cite web|url=http://saharareporters.com/2019/05/27/tension-jos-reprisal-attack-kills-many-houses-burnt|title=Tension In Jos As Reprisal Attack Kills Many, Houses Burnt|date=May 27, 2019|website=Sahara Reporters}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sunnewsonline.com/scores-killed-many-injured-as-fresh-violence-erupts-jos/|title=Scores killed, many injured as fresh violence erupts in Jos|date=May 26, 2019}} Five people were killed as a result in the ensuing clashes.{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/331938-five-people-killed-12-houses-burnt-in-fresh-plateau-crisis-police.html|title=Five people killed, 12 houses burnt in fresh Plateau crisis - Police - Premium Times Nigeria|date=May 27, 2019}} Arewa Christians and Indigenous Pastors Association, however, claimed deaths of 30 Christians.{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/arewa-pastors-say-30-christians-killed-in-jos-attacks/|title=Arewa pastors say 30 Christians killed in Jos attacks|date=28 May 2019}} Federal Government of Nigeria has introduce {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20190702075138/https://www.newsliveng.com/2019/07/02/ruga-settlement-resolve-farmer-herder-conflicts-presidency/ RUGA settlement]}} to cub conflicts between the Herdsmen and Farmer in Plateau State.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsliveng.com/2019/07/02/ruga-settlement-resolve-farmer-herder-conflicts-presidency/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702075138/https://www.newsliveng.com/2019/07/02/ruga-settlement-resolve-farmer-herder-conflicts-presidency/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 2, 2019|title=RUGA SETTLEMENT IS TO RESOLVE FARMER/HERDER CONFLICTS – PRESIDENCY|last=nurdeans|date=2019-07-02|website=NAIJA NEWS TODAY & LATEST BREAKING NEWS ™|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-02}}

Communal conflict

|{{Sort|2020-4-12|April 12, 2020}}

|12

|Militants

|Niger state, Shiroro County, Tegina Kabata – 12 people killed during the wedding with five people captured including the bride and groom.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-04-29 |title=Couple Abducted from Wedding in Attacks in Northwest Nigeria that Kill 12 Christians |url=https://morningstarnews.org/2020/04/couple-abducted-from-wedding-in-attacks-in-northwest-nigeria-that-kill-12-christians/ |access-date=2020-05-12 |website=Morningstar News |language=en-US}}

Odugbeho massacre

|June 7, 2021

|40+

|Fulani herdsmen

|Benue State

2021 Nasarawa massacre

|{{Sort|2021-12-20|December 20, 2021}}

|50

|Fulani herdsmen

|Nasarawa State – At least 50 Tiv civilians were killed in Nasarawa state,{{cite news |last1=Idahosa |first1=Amadin |title=Nasarawa Massacre: Fulani Strike Leaves Over 50 Bodies Lifeless |url=https://everyevery.ng/nasarawa-massacre-fulani-strike-leaves-over-50/ |access-date=8 April 2022 |work=everyevery.ng |date=December 20, 2021}} due to Fulani herdersmen blaming Tiv farmers for the killings of a kinsman.{{cite news |title=Dozens killed in 'barbaric, senseless' violence in Nigeria |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/22/nigeria-ethnic-violence-toll-jumps-to-45 |access-date=8 April 2022 |work=www.aljazeera.com |date=December 22, 2021 |language=en}}

Owo church attack

|May 5, 2022

|50

|ISWAP or Fulani herdsmen (disputed)

|Ondo State – Over 50 people were killed in a massacre carried out in a Catholic Church on Pentecost Sunday.{{Cite web |last=ACN |date=2022-06-07 |title=ACN statement about the Pentecost massacre in St. Francis Xavier Church in Owo, Nigeria |url=https://acninternational.org/massacre-in-owo-nigeria/ |access-date=2022-11-18 |website=ACN International |language=en-US}} The Government has blamed ISWAP for the murders, but locals suspect Fulani Herdsmen.

2023 Mangu violence

|May 15-16, 2023

|130–200+

|Fulani herdsmen

|Plateau State

Edo State Massacre

|March 28, 2025

|16

|Mob

|Edo State - Group of 16 Hausa hunters lynched by mob.

Literature

{{aut|Isaac Terwase Sampson}}, "[http://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajcr/article/viewFile/78703/69042 Religious violence in Nigeria: Causal diagnoses and strategic recommendations to the state and religious communities]", African Journal on Conflict Resolution (2012) p. 107-112.

References

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