Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 133 (06 - 12 February 2023)

On 06 February, a clash between herders and farmers was reported in the community Nzaav in Yaav ward of Kwande LGA in Benue state. The clash displaced 438 individuals to the community Jato-Aka in Mbaikyor ward. Six people were injured as a result of the clash.
On 09 February, communal clashes over land were reported in the communities Egba and Abugbe in Egba ward of Agatu LGA in Benue state. The clashes affected 632 individuals in Egba and 299 individuals in Abugbe and displaced 897 individuals to the community Obagaji in Obagaji ward. The clashes resulted in 34 fatalities and 19 injuries.
Also, on the same day, a fire broke out in the community Abatoir in Wakilin Kudu III ward of Katsina LGA of Katsina state. The fire outbreak affected 11 individuals and displaced them to the community Rahamawa in Wakilin Kudu III. The fire damaged two shelters in Abatoir.
On 11 February, 18 individuals fled the community Gamji in Yargoje ward of Kankara LGA for fear of attack. They were displaced to the community Katoge in Mashi ward of Mashi LGA, both in Katsina state.