Nigeria — North-central & North-west — Conflict/Attack Flash Report 176 (26 August - 1 September 2024)

Between 27 and 31 August 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Naka Agagbe Road in Mbachohon ward and Tse Ugbadu in Sagher Ukusu ward of Gwer West local government area (LGA), Tinenune and Dyom HC in Mbatian ward and Tse Aye in Kendev ward of Ukum LGA  and farmer/herders clashes occured in the community of Ugbe in Moon ward of Kwande LGA, all in Benue State. There were reports of 107 injuries and 15 fatalities. The attacks affected 497 individuals in 94 households and the farmer/herders clashes affected four individuals in four households. The affected individuals included 199 children, 145 women and 158 men. 
On 26 August 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Kurmin B in Angunu ward of Kachia LGA in Kaduna State. There were reports of six injuries and two fatalities. The attack affected 95 individuals in 18 households. The affected individuals included 64 children, 18 women and 13 men.
Also, on 29 August 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Katsalle in Yan-tumaki A ward of Dan Musa LGA in Katsina State. The attack affected 993 individuals in 132 households. The affected individuals included 694 children, 191 women and 108 men.