Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 119 (10 October2022)

On 04 and 06 October, armed herders reportedly attacked the communities Ityuluv in Ityuluv ward of Ukum LGA and Tsukwa in Tombo ward of Logo LGA. Both LGAs are located in Benue State. The attacks affected 1,030 individuals and led to the displacement of 1,010 individuals to Zaki Biam in Uyam ward of Ukum LGA and Government Secondary Technical School Anyiin Camp in Mbagber ward of Logo LGA. As a result of the attacks, 20 fatalities and 36 injuries were reported.

On 03 and 05 October, due to the opening of the Lagdo dam in Cameroon, the river Benue overflowed and caused floods in the communities Inniongun in Modern Market ward of Makurdi LGA and Usha in Usha ward of Agatu LGA in Benue state. The floods affected 762 individuals and displaced them to neighbouring communities. As a result of the floods, 3 injuries were reported.

On 09 October, armed herders reportedly attacked the communities Rest House/Gidan Sule, Ocha, Nyamadaga, Ipana, Agon, Agada and Kala in Kadarko ward of Keana LGA in Nasarawa state. The attacks affected 2,805 individuals and led to the displacement of 2,794 individuals to Giza Primary School Camp in Giza ward and neighbouring wards. As a result of the attacks, 11 fatalities and 7 injuries were reported.

On 06, 08 and 09 October, armed bandits reportedly attacked the communities Birnin Waje, Gwama village, Dabguruba and Tashi Taya village in Zurumai ward of Bukkuyum LGA, Tashar Turame village in Gayari ward of Gummi LGA of Zamfara state and Mamman Suka of Asara ward of Gwadamawa LGA of Sokoto state. The attacks affected 2,869 individuals and led to the displacement of 2,831 individuals to Bukkuyum town and Rafi in Zamfara state and Gwadabawa town in Sokoto state. As a result of the attacks, 38 fatalities and 61 injuries were reported.