Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 107 (27 June - 03 July 2022)

Nigeria's north-central and north-west zones are afflicted with a multi-dimensional 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 27 June and 03 July, armed clashes in Batsari and Kankara LGAs of Katsina State, and heavy rainstorms in Ingawa LGA of Katsina State and Doguwa LGA of Kano State have led to new situations of forced displacement. Following these events, a rapid assessment was 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 3,460 individuals who were affected by the attacks and 318 individuals by the rainstorms. A total of 3,458 individuals were displaced to neighbouring wards in Kankara and Batsari LGAs of Katsina state as a result of the attacks and  rainstorms displaced 96 individuals in Ingawa LGA of Katsina state and 222 individuals in Doguwa LGA of Kano state from their places of residence to neighbouring communities. A total of 32 casualties were reported, including 30 injuries and 2 fatalities.