Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 140 (3 - 9 April 2023)

On 05 April, clashes between herders and farmers were reported in the communities of Aila in Egba ward of Agatu LGA and Umogidi in Ugbokpo ward of Apa LGA. Both LGAs are situated in Benue State. These clashes affected 201 individuals and displaced 194 individuals to the communities of Egba in Egba ward of Agatu LGA and Government Secondary School Ogore in Ogore community of Ugbokpo ward in Apa LGA. As a result of the clashes, seven fatalities and 9 injuries were reported.
On 08 April, an attack was reported on Ngban IDP Camp in Nyiev ward of Guma LGA in Benue State. An estimated 248 individuals were affected by the violence, and 204 were displaced to Ortessy IDP Camp in Nyiev ward. As a result of the attack, 88 fatalities and 35 injuries were reported.