Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report #101 (16 - 22 May 2022)

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Contact
DTM Nigeria, AllUsersInDTMNigeria@iom.int
Language
English
Location
Nigeria
Period Covered
May 16 2022
May 22 2022
Activity
  • Mobility Tracking
  • Event Tracking

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

Between the 16th and 22nd of May 2022, armed clashes and banditry have led to new waves of population displacement. 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 informa-tion on the number, profile and immediate needs of affected populations. 

During the assessment period, the DTM identified an estimated 5,570 individu-als who were affected by the attacks. A total of 5,509 individuals were displaced to neighbouring wards in the LGAs Bakura, Bukkuyum and Gusau in Zamfara State. A total of 119 casualties were reported, including 58 injuries and 61 fatalities.