Nigeria — North-central & North-west — Flash Report 179 (7 - 13 October 2024)

On 08 and 09 October 2024, flood occurred in the communities of Sa’achi and Egaji in Mambe ward of Lavun local government area (LGA) and Gbami in Ebbo/Gbachukunku ward of Lapai LGA, all in Niger State. Ten injuries were reported. The flood affected 1,000 individuals in 231 households, including 704 children, 163 women and 133 men, and destroyed 98 shelters and personal belongings.
On 10 October 2024, a farmer-herders clash occurred in the community of Nagi in Mbachohon ward of Gwer West LGA in Benue State. The clash affected one household comprising of six individuals, including two children, three women and a man. There were reports of three injuries and one fatality.
Additionally, on 10 and 12 October 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Kyado in Mbazun ward of Ukum LGA of Benue State and Gidan Sambo in Kungurki ward of Kaura Namoda LGA in Zamfara State. The attacks affected 418 individuals in 84 households, including 228 children, 100 women and 90 men. There were reports of three injuries and two fatalities.