Nigeria — North-central & North-west — Flash Report 180 (14 - 20 October 2024)
Oct 20 2024
- Mobility Tracking
- Event Tracking
On 16, 18, and 19 October 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Tse Adieku in Mbatian ward of Ukum local government area (LGA) and River Chu bridge Ahume area in Saghev/Ukusu ward of Gwer West. Farmer-herders clash also occurred within the same period in the community Tse Ule in Mbatian ward of Ukum LGA, all in Benue State.
Additionally, on 17 and 19 October 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Ihuru and Yelwa in Bass/Kukoki ward of Shiroro LGA in Niger State. Twenty injuries and seven fatalities were reported. The attacks affected 454 individuals in 75 households and displaced 208 individuals from the community of Yelwa to Erena camp and Kuta camp in Bangajiya ward. The affected included 293 children, 95 women and 66 men.
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.