Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 143 (24 - 30 April 2023)
Contact
DTM Nigeria, iomnigeriadtm@iom.int
Language
English
Location
Nigeria
Period Covered
Apr 24 2023
Apr 30 2023
Activity
- Mobility Tracking
- Event Tracking
On 25 April, armed bandits reportedly attacked the community Yantumaki Town of Yantumaki ward A in Dan Musa local government area (LGA) of Katsina State. The attack affected 162 individuals and displaced 157 individuals to the community Dan Musa Town in Dan Musa ward A of Dan Musa LGA. As a result of the attack, 5 fatalities and 15 injuries were reported.
On 26 April, clashes between herders and farmers were reported in the community of Opaha in Edikwu I ward of Apa LGA in Benue State. The clash affected 113 individuals, who were still within the community. As a result of the clashes, 17 fatalities and 9 injuries were reported.