Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 169 (15 - 21 July 2024)

On 16, 20 and 21 July 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Wuaze in Uyam ward, Tinenune and Samco in Borikyo ward and Gbagir in Tsaav ward of Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State. There were reports of 38 injuries and 12 fatalities. The attacks affected 1,658 individuals in 332 households and displaced 84 individuals in 13 households from Gbagir community in Tsaav ward to New City in Uyam ward of Ukum LGA, while others remained in the communities. The affected individuals included 862 children, 481 women and 315 men. 
On 15, 17 and 19 July 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Kwakware and Sheme in Ruwan Godiya ward of Faskari LGA, Dandume Town in Dandume A ward of Dandume LGA in Katsina State and the communities of Dogon Kade in Dan Isa ward of Kaura Namoda LGA and Takalmawa in Kanwa ward of Zurmi LGA in Zamfara State. There were reports of 37 injuries and 11 fatalities. The attacks affected 1,862 individuals in 324 households, the affected individuals included 1,070 children, 445 women and 347 men.
On 15 July 2024, a fire outbreak occurred in the community of Tudun Matawalle in Wakilin Kudu 3 ward of Katsina LGA in Katsina State. The fire affected 168 individuals in 18 households, the affected individuals included 97 children, 37 women and 34 men.
On 21 July 2024, flood occurred in the community of Abinsi in Abinsi ward of Guma LGA in Benue State. The flood affected 1,155 individuals in 165 households, the affected individuals included 566 children, 333 women and 256 men. The flood affected the shelters and the main livelihood of the majority in the community (fishing).