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Event Overview
On 31 October 2024, a clash occurred between farmers and herders in the communities of Tse Uja and Tse Ule in Mbatian ward, Ukum local government area (LGA), Benue State. This incident affected a total of 64 individuals across 15 households, including 36 children, 18 women and 10 men. The clash resulted in 17 injuries and six fatalities.
Additionally, on 01 November 2024, farmers and herders clash occurred in the community of Tse Atem in Borikyo ward, Ukum LGA, Benue State. This clash affected 45 individuals across eight households. The affected individuals included 21 children, 13 women and 11 men. Nine injuries were reported as a result of this clash.
Of all the needs identiffed, health, security and transport were the most prevalent. Other needs included food 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.
Nigeria’s north-central and north-west zones are afflicted with a multi-dimensional crisis. Long-standing tensions between ethnic and religious groups often result in attacks and banditry or hirabah. These attacks involve kidnapping and grand larceny along major highways by criminal groups. During the past years, the crisis accelerated and has resulted in widespread displacement across the north-central and north-west regions.