Nigeria — North Central & North West Flash Report #86 (06 - 17 January 2022)

Nigeria's north-central and north-west zones are afflicted with a multidimensional crisis that is rooted in long-standing tensions between ethnic and religious groups and involves attacks by criminal groups and banditry/hirabah (such as kidnapping and grand theft along major highways). The crisis has accelerated during the past years because of the intensification of attacks and has resulted in widespread displacement across the region.

Between the 06th and 17th of January 2022, armed clashes between bandits and local communities have led to new waves of population displacement in communities located in the wards of Ruwan Jema, Nasarawa and Gwashi in Bukkuyum LGA of Zamfara State. Following these events, rapid assessments were conducted by DTM (Displacement Tracking Matrix) field staff to inform the humanitarian community and government partners, and enable targeted response. Flash reports utilise direct observation and a broad network of key informants to gather representative data and collect information on the number, profile and immediate needs of affected populations.