Nigeria — North-central and North-east — Plateau and Bauchi States Flash Report (20 February 2024)

Between 1 January and 20 February 2024, armed bandits carried out attacks on various communities Ampang ward, Kombul ward, Mangu ward and Mangu I ward in Plateau State. The specific communities affected include Bakin Kasuwa, Anguwan Sarki, Kofar Fada, Sabon Gari, Mairana, Mangu, Kinat, Kwahasalalek, Sabgoro, Matele, Dis, Panyam and Gangaran Kwata. The attacks affected 2,003 individuals and displaced them to communities of Nahuta, Banko, Unguwan Magaji, Gwaltukurwa, Lusa, Gajiwal and Kuletu in Dass LGA, Rimi Zayam, Anguwan Sarki, Sabon Gari, Nasarawa, Anguwan Rimi, Kawuli, Kara, Kassa B, Juwait, Kampawul and Rinji in Toro LGA, Boto, Anguwan Geate, Kofar Bai, Pans Sarki and Lere Primary School in Tafawa Balewa LGA and Liman Katagum in Bauchi LGA, all in Bauchi State. As a result of the attacks, 66 fatalities and 62 injuries were reported.