First published 10/2/2026, 2:55:15 AM · Last updated 10/2/2026, 2:55:15 AM

IS - Civilians — organized violence in Kaya village, Nigeria

UCDP recorded an organized-violence event between IS and civilians in Kaya village, Tambuwal LGA, Sokoto State. Best fatality estimate: 2 civilians; coordinates POINT (4.63349 12.19227).

Illustrative image: The administrative headquarters of the Rivers State Government, located The complex houses key ministries, departments, and agencies responsible for the governance and development of the state. — ABORISADEADETONA/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

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Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 1/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 2/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The record documents civilian fatalities in a localized incident of organized violence.

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IS - Civilians — organized violence in Kaya village, Nigeria

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