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

  • Niger has been the site of a terrorist attack on its capital airport, leading to condemnation.Mon 15:52
  • Transnational banditry and cross-border groups are operating across the porous borders of Niger, Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon.Mon 13:20
• Borno State →

  state in Nigeria

  • A political situation unfolds in the former governor's base, involving executive power abuse, youth flight, and the ruling party's use of state institutions.Mon 07:48
  • APC is campaigning for Bola Ahmed Tinubu's presidential bid in Borno State for the 2027 elections.Mon 07:48
• Zamfara State →

  a northern state in Nigeria

  • Cross-border banditry and kidnapping are impacting regional security and the economy involving Nigeria, Zamfara, and Niger.Mon 13:20
  • Mubarak, a Zamfara native, was arrested in Katsina State amid reports of a weapons supply network across multiple states.Mon 07:29

Related events

• Bandit activity in Zamfara State, Nigeria, has been reported to the United Nations.Sep 7
• Protests against insecurity and economic hardship are reported in Zamfara and Sokoto states.Sep 12
• Military operations are focused on border security issues with Niger, and the Governor urged the military to intensify operations against bandits.Aug 7
• Zamfara State inaugurated a committee to address insecurity and promote DDR initiatives, emphasizing the need for a coordinated regional approach.Aug 25
• Armed bandits conducted violent assaults in Zamfara State.Aug 25