Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 147 (29 May - 4 June 2023)

On 29 May, heavy rains were reported in Tarzana, Kurami Yankwani ward of Bakori LGA in Katsina State. The rains affected 167 individuals, partially destroyed 22 shelters and destroyed four shelters completely.
Meanwhile, 21 individuals fled Madala community in Kurkujan  B ward in Musawa LGA of Katsina state for Mararaban Musawa in Musawa ward due to fear of attacks. The incident happened on 01 June.
On 03 June, armed bandits attacked the communities of Sakida in Janbako ward of Maradun LGA in Zamafara state, as well as Fillin Gawa and Raka Dutse in Tangaza ward of Tangaza LGA in Sokoto state. The attacks affected  1,261 individuals in Sakida and 383 individuals in Fillin Gawa and Raka Dutse, displacing 1,230 individuals from Sakida to the communty of Maradun Town in Maradun ward and 346 individuals from Fillin Gawa and Raka Dutse to the community of Gwadabawa Town in Gwadabawa ward of Gwadabawa LGA. There were 68 fatalities and 61 injuries reported as a result of the attacks.