Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 155 (12 - 18 February 2024)
Feb 18 2024
- Mobility Tracking
- Event Tracking
Between 14 and 15 February, armed bandits carried out attacks in Kanoma and Nasarawa Godal East Wards in Maru and Birnin Magaji LGAs of Zamfara State. These attacks resulted in the displacement of a significant number of people. An estimated 664 individuals from 114 households were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in nearby communities or makeshift shelters.
Meanwhile, between 15 and 18 February, farmer-herder attacks were reported in several wards in Apa, Agatu and Guma LGAs in Benue State. As a result of the attacks, a total of 12,369 individuals from 2,105 households were displaced from their homes forcing them to seek refuge
in neighbouring communities. There were 40 fatalities and 149 injuries reported as a result of the attacks.
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