Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 160 (18 - 24 March 2024)

Armed bandits launched a series of attacks in the states of Zamfara and Kaduna between 18 and 24 March 2024. Maradaw, Gusami, Maikuru, and Masha Awo settlements in Gusami Ward of Birnin Magaji LGA were affected in Zamfara State. The affected settlements in Kaduna State were Ungwan Mai Ido Rafi in Ankwa Ward (in Kachia LGA), Dogon Noma in Maro Ward, and Kajuru Station in Tantatu Ward, (all in Kajuru LGA). The attacks destroyed the possessions of many local households and also destroyed 58 shelters. Two fatalities and thirty-one injuries were reported. A total of 361 households and 2,162 individuals were affected by the attacks. There were 934 children, 714 women, and 514 males among the affected persons.
A total of 1,943 individuals were displaced as a result of the attacks. A total of 680 individuals were displaced from Gusami Gari Ward in Birnin Magaji LGA to Chakal community in Tudun Wada of Gusau LGA in Zamfara State. Furthermore, a total of 1,032 individuals were displaced from Ungwan Mai Ido Rafi community in Ankwa Ward to Kachia Urban in Kachia Ward all in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. A total of 231 individuals were displaced from Tantatu Ward to Maraba Kajuru in Kufana Ward all in Kajuru LGA. Meanwhile, there was no displacement out of Dogon Noma community as affected individuals remained in the location.
Of all the needs identified, food and shelter were the most prevalent. Other needs include non-food items (NFI), security and psychosocial support.