Nigeria — North Central & North West Flash Report (15 June 2020)
Summary
The crisis in Nigeria’s North Central and North West zones, which involves long-standing tensions between ethnic and linguistic groups; attacks by criminal groups; and banditry/hirabah (such as kidnapping and grand larceny along major highways) led to fresh wave of population displacement.
Latest attacks affected 636 individuals, including 98 injuries and 11 fatalities, in Matazu LGA (Katsina) and Agatu LGA (Benue) between 13 - 14 June 2020. The attacks caused people to flee to neighboring localities.
A rapid assessment was conducted by field staff to assess the impact on people and immediate needs.
