Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 139 (27 March - 2 April 2023)

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.