Nigeria — Attacks Flash Report Bokkos LGA, Plateau State (1 January 2024)

On December 24th, 2023, a series of devastating attacks unfolded across numerous communities in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, prompting urgent humanitarian response. The attackers targeted residents, resulting in the displacement of 1,868 households and 13,310 individuals. Tragically, the attacks claimed 331 lives, left 153 individuals injured, and inflicted damage upon 1,190 shelters. In light of this crisis, the International Organization for Migration’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (IOM-DTM) swiftly initiated an on-the-spot rapid assessment to comprehensively understand the impact and immediate needs of the affected population.