Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 162 (15 - 21 April 2024)

On 16 and 20 April 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Gidan Dan Sale and Maitandu in Isa North ward, Chohi in Isa South ward, Sabon Gari Area in Tidibale ward and Babudole in Tsabre ward, all in Isa local government area (LGA) of Sokoto State and the community of Gidan Dan Zara in Galadima/Yanruwa ward of Zurmi LGA in Zamfara State. There were reports of 50 injuries and 37 fatalities. The attacks affected 5,639 individuals in 1,117 households and displaced 2,950 individuals to neighbouring communities and 2,689 individuals to Shinkafi town in Shinkafi North of Shinkafi LGA in Zamfara State. The displaced individuals included 3,159 children, 1,504 women and 976 men. 
Of all the needs identified, food, non-food items (NFI) and shelter were the most prevalent. Other needs included security and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).