Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report #129 (02 - 08 January 2023)
Jan 08 2023
- Mobility Tracking
- Event Tracking
On 02 January, armed bandits reportedly attacked the communities Ruwan Bore in Mada ward of Gusau LGA and Yandoton in Yandoto Daji ward of Tsafe LGA, both in Zamfara State. The attack affected 1,151 individuals and displaced 1,140 individuals to the communities Kotorkoshi in Kotorkoshi ward of Bungudu LGA and Damba in Tudun Wada ward of Gusau LGA. As a result of the attacks, 11 fatalities and 12 injuries were reported.
On 04 and 05 January, clashes between herders and farmers were reported in the communities Tachia in Ityuluv ward of Ukum LGA and Nagi in Mbachohon ward of Gwer West LGA, both in Benue State. The clashes affected 646 individuals and displaced 542 individuals to the community Zaki Biam in Uyam ward of Ukum LGA and 100 individuals to Naka IDP camp in Ikaygev
ward of Gwer West LGA. As a result of the clashes, 4 fatalities and 34 injuries were reported.
DTM Global Survey 2023
The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Global Survey 2023 is an annual stocktaking exercise which aims to present IOM DTM's operations and activities transparently. The Global Survey focuses on operations active from January 1 to December 31, 2023, with data collection occurring from February to April 2024.