Event Tracking

Between 18 and 25 August 2024, northern Nigeria experienced severe storms and heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread displacement across the region. The impact was felt most acutely in Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, and Gombe states.   
In Adamawa, Numan LGA was hit the hardest as well, where a staggering 1,009 households and 5,844 individuals were impacted by the floodwaters. Madagali had 849 households and 1,324 individuals affected who struggled to cope with the flooding. 
In Bauchi, Kafin Romi in Gamawa LGA faced extensive damages with 307 households and 1,036 people affected. Miya West in Ganjuwa LGA also felt the with 47 households and 276 individuals.
In Borno, Monguno LGA was heavily affected as well. The town of Monguno saw 315 households and 1,146 individuals displaced by the rising waters, struggling with the widespread damage.
Gombe, though less affected than some other states, still experienced flooding in certain areas. In Funakaye LGA, Ashaka/Magaba and Bajoga East faced significant challenges with 90 households and 722 individuals affected.

On 30 July 2024, armed bandits attacked the Kyado Market in Mbayenge ward and farmer-herders clash occured in the communities of Tse Pila (Ayati) in Borkiyo ward and Biliji in Mbatian ward of Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State. There were reports of 208 injuries and nine fatalities. The attacks affected 838 individuals in 335 households and the clash affected 416 individuals in 96 households. The affected individuals included 390 children, 489 women and 375 men.
On 29 and 31 July, heavy rainfall occured in the communities of Kampany Amawa village in Gora ward of Zangon Kataf LGA and Ungwan Hausawa in Gidan Waya ward of Jema’a LGA of Kaduna State. There was a report of one fatalities. The rainfall affected 74 individuals in 9 household and flooded 14 shelters. The affect individuals included 48 children, 17 women and nine men.
On 29 July, 30 July and 01 August 2024, windstorm affected the communities of Zodawa in Dangani ward of Musawa LGA, Rijiyar Tsamiya in Daneji A in Sandamu LGA, Tsamiyar Lamo in Kawarin Kudi ward and Unguwar Galadima in Zango ward in Zango LGA and  armed bandits attacked the communities of Yan Nasarawa in Daudawa ward and Ruwan Godiya in Ruwan Godiya ward of Faskari LGA in Katsina State. There were reports of 17 injuries and four fatalities. The attacks affected 1,070 individuals in 163 households and displaced them to Daudawa in Daudawa ward and Tafoki in Tafoki ward in Faskari LGA. The windstorm affected 294  individuals in 37 household. The affected individuals included 871 children, 352 women and 141 men.
On 31 July 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Baga in Zungeru ward of Wushishi LGA in Niger State. The attack affected 160 individuals in 32 households, the affected included 123 children, 19 women and 18 men.

On 23 and 24 July 2024, armed bandits attacked the community of Tinenune in Borikyo ward and farmer-herders clash occured in the community of Dyom in Mbatian ward of Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State. There were reports of two fatalities. The attacks affected 69 individuals in 25 households and the clash affected 137 individuals in 43 households. The affected individuals included 49 children, 110 women and 47 men. 
On 24 and 25 July 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Magami Village in Gabake ward and Gidan Sarkin Muslumai in Sakajiki ward of Kaura Namoda LGA in Zamfara State. There were reports of 10 injuries and 17 fatalities. The attacks affected 826 individuals in 154 households and displaced them to the community Gidan Zurmi House, Mother Cat in S/Baura/S/Mafara ward in Kaura Namoda, the affected individuals included 462 children, 201 women and 163 men.

On 16, 20 and 21 July 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Wuaze in Uyam ward, Tinenune and Samco in Borikyo ward and Gbagir in Tsaav ward of Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) in Benue State. There were reports of 38 injuries and 12 fatalities. The attacks affected 1,658 individuals in 332 households and displaced 84 individuals in 13 households from Gbagir community in Tsaav ward to New City in Uyam ward of Ukum LGA, while others remained in the communities. The affected individuals included 862 children, 481 women and 315 men. 
On 15, 17 and 19 July 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Kwakware and Sheme in Ruwan Godiya ward of Faskari LGA, Dandume Town in Dandume A ward of Dandume LGA in Katsina State and the communities of Dogon Kade in Dan Isa ward of Kaura Namoda LGA and Takalmawa in Kanwa ward of Zurmi LGA in Zamfara State. There were reports of 37 injuries and 11 fatalities. The attacks affected 1,862 individuals in 324 households, the affected individuals included 1,070 children, 445 women and 347 men.
On 15 July 2024, a fire outbreak occurred in the community of Tudun Matawalle in Wakilin Kudu 3 ward of Katsina LGA in Katsina State. The fire affected 168 individuals in 18 households, the affected individuals included 97 children, 37 women and 34 men.
On 21 July 2024, flood occurred in the community of Abinsi in Abinsi ward of Guma LGA in Benue State. The flood affected 1,155 individuals in 165 households, the affected individuals included 566 children, 333 women and 256 men. The flood affected the shelters and the main livelihood of the majority in the community (fishing).

On 22 July 2024, a heavy rainfall caused significant damage in several camps within the Dikwa and Mafa local government areas (LGAs) of Borno State, including Fulatari, Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) and Masarmari camps. The intense rainfall led to the destruction and damage of shelters and personal belongings of many displaced households. In total, 265 shelters were damaged, affecting 4,444 individuals across 906 households. The affected population included 600 women, 491 men, and 1,460 children.

On 19 and 20 January, communal clashes between Tiv’s and Jukun’s, land dispute, were reported in the communities Afia in Tsaav ward of Ukum LGA, Ologba/Egba in Egba ward of Agatu LGA and Gaadi in Fiidi ward of Makurdi LGA, all in Benue State. The clash affected 2,050 individuals and displaced 186 individuals from Ologba/Egba community to Obagaji town in Obagaji ward and 1,559 individuals from Afia community to Zaki Biam community in Uyam ward, while others remained in their communities. As a result of the clashes, 3 fatalities and 45 injuries were reported.
Also on 20 January, a clash between herders and farmers was reported in the community of Abagena in Agan ward of Makurdi LGA. The clash affected 623 individuals and displaced 615 individuals from their houses to Abagena camp in the community. As a result of the clash, 8 fatalities and 16 injuries were reported.
On 21, 22 and 23 January, armed bandits reportedly attacked the communities Dan Garu, Ma’Aji and Nasarawa in Zakka ‘A’ ward of Safana LGA and the community Dan Garu in Karare ward of Batsari LGA, all in Katsina State. These attacks affected 2,871 individuals and displaced 323 individuals from Dan Garu in Karare ward to Batsari town in Batsari ward, 1,151 individuals from Dan Garu and 889 individuals from Ma’Aji in Zakka ‘A’ to Safana town in Safana ward and 370 individuals to Dutsin-Ma town in Dutsin-Ma ‘B’ ward of Dutsin-Ma LGA. As a result of the attacks, 115 fatalities and 108 injuries were reported.

On 29 May, heavy rains were reported in Tarzana, Kurami Yankwani ward of Bakori LGA in Katsina State. The rains affected 167 individuals, partially destroyed 22 shelters and destroyed four shelters completely.
Meanwhile, 21 individuals fled Madala community in Kurkujan  B ward in Musawa LGA of Katsina state for Mararaban Musawa in Musawa ward due to fear of attacks. The incident happened on 01 June.
On 03 June, armed bandits attacked the communities of Sakida in Janbako ward of Maradun LGA in Zamafara state, as well as Fillin Gawa and Raka Dutse in Tangaza ward of Tangaza LGA in Sokoto state. The attacks affected  1,261 individuals in Sakida and 383 individuals in Fillin Gawa and Raka Dutse, displacing 1,230 individuals from Sakida to the communty of Maradun Town in Maradun ward and 346 individuals from Fillin Gawa and Raka Dutse to the community of Gwadabawa Town in Gwadabawa ward of Gwadabawa LGA. There were 68 fatalities and 61 injuries reported as a result of the attacks.

An estimated 910,000 people have crossed into Chad since the onset of the crisis in Sudan, of which 213,339 are Chadian returnees as of end of July 2023. IOM expects this number to rise to 240,000 through to December 2024. This is due to ongoing conflict and food insecurity in Darfur, owing to the current suspension of the humanitarian corridor between Chad and Darfur.

Environ 910 000 personnes sont estimées avoir traversé la frontière vers le Tchad depuis le début de la crise au Soudan, incluant 213 339 parmi eux qui sont des retournés tchadiens depuis fin juillet. L’OIM s’attend à ce que ce nombre passe à 240 000 d’ici fin décembre 2024, en raison de la reprise du conflit au Darfour.

Between 4 and 9 September 2024, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in collaboration with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA), and the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), identified 30 locations in Nasarawa State that were impacted by floods. Through a network of  key informants and field focal points, and in close coordination with other humanitarian partners and local authorities, DTM conducted assessments in these locations to provide insights to the humanitarian community on the affected population's primary needs, vulnerabilities, and mobility intentions.
In the seven (7) local government areas (LGAs) of Nasarawa State that were assessed, DTM identified 36,777 individuals in 7,654 households affected by the floods. The floods displaced many residents, while some remained in their affected communities. The affected population included 24,948 individuals and 6,143 returnees. Twenty-three per cent (23%) of the affected houses are habitable but need repair, 21 per cent of the houses are partially damaged and 24 per cent of the houses are totally destroyed. In 77 per cent (77%) of the locations assessed, crop farming was among the primary sources of income.