Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 168 (08 July - 14 July 2024)

On 10 July 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Ruwan Godiya and Kwakware Na Babba in Ruwan Godiya ward of Faskari Local Governement Area (LGA) in Katsina State. There were reports of eight injuries and one fatality. The attacks displaced 254 individuals in 34 households from Ruwan Godiya community to Tudun Wada community in Sabon Gari ward of Funtua LGA and 423 indidvuals in 65 households from Kwakware Na Babba community to Sheme community in Sheme ward. The affected individuals included 436 children, 140 women and 101 men. 
On 14 July 2024, farmer-herder clash occurred in the community Egwuma in Ogwujle Ogbaulu ward of Agatu LGA in Benue State. There were reports of 10 injuries and 12 fatalities. The clash affected 980 individuals in 120 households, the affected individuals included 420 children, 300 women and 260 men.
Of all the needs identified, food and security were the most prevalent. Other needs included transport, shelter, non-food items (NFI) and health.