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IOM Nigeria Flash Report #166: Population Displacement - North west/North central Nigeria, North-West — Sokoto & Zamfara States (1 July 2024)

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On 29 and 30 June 2024, armed bandits attacked the communities of Sabaru, Tukurwa in Zurmi ward of Zurmi local government area (LGA) and Magezawa in Galadima Dan Galadima ward in Kaura Namoda local government area (LGA) of Zamfara State and the community Idon ruwa in Tidibale ward of Isa local government area (LGA) of Sokoto State. Ten casualties/injuries were reported. The attack affected 1, 133 individuals in 227 households. The affected individuals included 634 children, 281 women and 218 men.

Of all the needs identified, food and security were the most prevalent. Other needs included shelter and non-food items (NFI).

Following these events, DTM (Displacement Tracking Matrix) field staff conducted rapid assessments to inform the humanitarian community and Government/partners, and to enable a targeted response.