- Operations against armed groups and banditry are intensifying in Sokoto and Zamfara State, Nigeria, involving the federal government.
- Bandit group uses border communities for training in Zamfara State and Sokoto.
- Bandit attacks in Zamfara and Sokoto force livestock migration to neighboring states.
Protests against insecurity and economic hardship are reported in Zamfara and Sokoto states.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 12
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What happened
Protests against insecurity and economic hardship are reported in Zamfara and Sokoto states.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Zamfara State
a northern state in Nigeria
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Sokoto
a city in Nigeria, capital of Sokoto State
Related events
- Shared challenges of banditry and terrorism are leading to a high IDP population across Niger, Borno State, and Zamfara State.
- Cross-border banditry and kidnapping are impacting regional security and the economy involving Nigeria, Zamfara, and Niger.
- Bandit incursions are underway in Kebbi State, with attackers moving in from Sokoto, Niger, and Zamfara.
- Military operations are underway across Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna states, targeting bandit camps and Boko Haram/ISWAP elements in the region.
- Counter-terrorism operations are underway in Bukkuyum, a location within Zamfara State.