Nigeria — North-central & North-west — Flash Report 181 (21 - 27 October 2024)

On 23 October 2024, a clash occurred between farmers and herders in the community of Tse Anyinyi in Borkiyo ward, Ukum local government area (LGA), Benue State. This incident affected a total of 103 individuals across 21 households, including 49 children, 32 women and 21 men. During the same period, a separate communal clash took place in the community of Ukpute in Ukpa-Ainu Ette ward, Oju LGA, Benue State. This clash affected 53 individuals across 11 households, who were displaced to Oyiwo HC in Ukpa-Ainu Ette ward. The affected individuals included 17 children, 15 women and 21 men. The conflicts resulted in five injuries and three fatalities.
Additionally, on 27 October 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Daba in Kungurki ward, Kaura Namoda LGA, Zamfara State. This attack affected 579 individuals across 123 households, with 46 individuals displaced to the community of Hayin Bakuso in S/Baura S/Mafara ward. The affected individuals included 323 children, 140 women and 116 men. Two injuries were reported as a result of this attack.