Shared challenges of banditry and terrorism are leading to a high IDP population across Niger, Borno State, and Zamfara State.

The entities involved

• Niger →

  sovereign state in western Africa

  • Nigerien crude is being transported to Benin, where a major blowout has occurred 1,700km from the capital.Tue 01:55
  • The United States has announced the imposition of travel restrictions targeting various African nations, including Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad.Tue 00:17
• Borno State →

  state in Nigeria

  • Tinubu's electoral prospects are being assessed across Kogi, Borno, and Lagos states.Tue 07:16
  • A bill concerning projects in Borno State requires concurrence from the House of Representatives and approval from President Tinubu.Mon 22:53
• Zamfara State →

  a northern state in Nigeria

  • The African Democratic Congress held a governorship primary in Zamfara State on June 1, 2022.Tue 05:23
  • The Zamfara State House of Assembly, led by Moriki, passed a resolution regarding state police, while APC lawmakers defected to the Assembly.Mon 20:55

Related events

• Bandits raided communities in Niger State, prompting Abiodun to speak on the regional security situation.Oct 12
• Bandit attacks and insecurity are prevalent in Zamfara State and Katsina State.Jun 20
• Cross-border banditry and kidnapping are impacting regional security and the economy involving Nigeria, Zamfara, and Niger.Sep 28
• Bandit incursions are underway in Kebbi State, with attackers moving in from Sokoto, Niger, and Zamfara.Jun 25
• Nigerian Air Force conducted counter-terrorism operations in Borno State.Jun 7