Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 138 (20 - 26 March 2023)

On 23 March, a clash between herders and farmers was reported in the community of Atakpa in Oshigbudu ward of Agatu LGA in Benue state. The clash affected 252 individuals and displaced 249 individuals from the community of Atakpa to the community of Oshigbudu Town in Oshigbudu ward of Agatu LGA. As a result of the clash, 3 fatalities and 12 injuries were reported.

On 15 March, armed bandits reportedly attacked the communities of Gidan Zago, Kuturu, Maijema, Yanbicci, Kare, Tsangamawa, Sabon Gida, Gidan Shaho and Gidan Duwa in Dauran ward of Zurmi LGA of Zamfara state. It was suspected that the attacks were an act of retaliation after military operations that took place in the same area earlier that week. The attacks affected 21,900 individuals and displaced 21,898 individuals to the community of Nasarawa in Zurmi ward of Zurmi LGA. As a result of the attack, 2 fatalities and 9 injuries were reported.