Nigeria — North Central & North West Flash Report 90 (22 February 2022)

Nigeria's north-central and north-west zones are afflicted with a multidimensional crisis rooted in long-standing tensions between ethnic and religious groups and involves attacks by criminal groups and banditry/hirabah (such as kidnapping and grand larceny along major highways). During the past years, the crisis has accelerated because of the intensification of attacks and has resulted in widespread displacement across the region.

Between the 14th and 20th of February 2022, armed clashes between herders and farmers; and bandits and local communities have led to new waves of population displacement. Following these events, rapid assessments were conducted by DTM (Displacement Tracking Matrix) field staff to inform the humanitarian community and government partners, and enable targeted response. Flash reports utilise direct observation and a broad network of key informants to gather representative data and collect information on the number, profile and immediate needs of affected populations.

During the assessment period, the DTM identified an estimated 3,146 individuals who were affected by the attacks. A total of 3,124 individuals were displaced to neighbouring wards in the LGAs Anka and Zurmi in Zamfara State and Zangon Kataf in Kaduna State. A number of displaced persons in the affected communities in Zango Kataf moved into Samaru camp and Rahama camp located within Zango Kataf LGA. A total of 69 casualties were reported, including 47 injuries and 22 fatalities.