Nigeria — North-central & North-west — Conflict/Attack Flash Report 178 (23 - 29 September 2024)

On 30 September 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Janbako in Janbako ward of Maradun LGA in Zamfara State. The attack affected 206 individuals in 42 households, including 115 children, 50 women and 41 men. Additionally, 32 individuals were displaced to the community of Maradun South in Maradun LGA.
On 02 and 03 October 2024, farmer/herder clashes occurred in the communities of Eguma in Ogwule Ogbaulu ward of Agatu local government area (LGA), Adam HC in Mbaikyor ward of Kwande LGA and Tse Anyom in Mbatian ward of Ukum LGA, all in Benue State. There were reports of two injuries and 10 fatalities. The clashes affected 1,280 individuals in 271 households, including 683 children, 300 women and 297 men. The clashes displaced 11 individuals from Eguma community to Usha community in Ogwule ward and four individuals from Adam HC community to Nyihemba HC in Mbaikyor ward.