Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 139 (27 March - 2 April 2023)
Apr 02 2023
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On 27 March, armed bandits reportedly attacked the communities of Bugai, Awaro, Dagara, Rema, Tashar Keji, Dagara II and Ungwan Malam Shehu in Magajin Gari ward of Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna state. These attacks affected 4,264 individuals and displaced 4,186 individuals to Bagoma community which is approximately 12 km south. During the incident, about 72 individuals were abducted. The displaced are currently hosted in Bagoma Primary School, neighbouring houses and nearby communities in the Bagoma community. As a result of the attacks, six fatalities and 13 injuries were reported.
DTM Global Survey 2023
The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Global Survey 2023 is an annual stocktaking exercise which aims to present IOM DTM's operations and activities transparently. The Global Survey focuses on operations active from January 1 to December 31, 2023, with data collection occurring from February to April 2024.