Nigeria — North-central & North-west Flash Report 117 (19 - 25 September 2022)

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Contact
DTM Nigeria, AllUsersInDTMNigeria@iom.int
Language
English
Location
Nigeria
Period Covered
Sep 19 2022
Sep 25 2022
Activity
  • Mobility Tracking
  • Event Tracking

On 19 September, armed bandits reportedly attacked the communities Gwandi village and Maikurfuna village in Ungushi ward of Kebbe LGA in Sokoto state. The attacks affected 1,780 individuals and led to the displacement of 1,766 individuals from their respective communities to the Sobon Gari area and the UBE Tudu Wada Primary School, both situated in Kebbe East ward of Kebbe LGA. As a result of the attacks, 14 fatalities and 20 injuries were reported.
On 21 and 22 September, floods resulting from an overflow of the river Benue were reported in Wadata community of Ankpa/Wadata ward in Makurdi LGA and Adana community of Egba ward of Agatu LGA in Benue state. The floods affected 1,101 individuals and led to the displacements of 538 individuals from  Wadata community to Ankpa community and 563 individuals from Adana community to neighbouring shelters. As a result of the floods, 2 fatalities and 12 injuries were reported.
Furthermore, on 22 September, armed herders reportedly attacked the Mchia community in Mbagber ward of Logo LGA in Benue state. This attack affected 841 individuals and led to the displacement of 821 individuals from Mchia community to NKST Primary School Anyiin IDP camp in Mbagber ward of Logo LGA. As a result of the attack, 20 fatalities and 23 injuries were reported.