Attacks occurred near the state boundary between Zamfara and Sokoto states.

The entities involved

• Zamfara State →

  a northern state in Nigeria

  • Cross-border banditry and kidnapping are impacting regional security and the economy involving Nigeria, Zamfara, and Niger.Mon 13:20
  • Mubarak, a Zamfara native, was arrested in Katsina State amid reports of a weapons supply network across multiple states.Mon 07:29
• Sokoto →

  a city in Nigeria, capital of Sokoto State

  • Ahmed Aliyu is a governor in Sokoto, which is a state within Nigeria.Mon 06:59
  • An APC candidate, Umar Ajiyan, is campaigning in Sokoto for the Sokoto East constituency, outlining his views on legislative oversight and local issues.Sat 22:12

Related events

• Banditry and jihadist groups spread from Sokoto into neighboring states, including Zamfara and Kebbi.Sep 19
• The operational area in Gummi, located in Zamfara State, is currently under constant threat of attack.Jul 3
• Appeals regarding threats near Zamfara border and Katsina border, involving a leader in Sokoto.Sep 12
• Bandit attacks in Zamfara and Sokoto force livestock migration to neighboring states.Jul 3
• Coordinated security operations were conducted across state boundaries involving Sokoto and Kogi.Jun 23