ATTACK AGAINST CIVILIANS AND AID FACILITIES IN DIKWA

Situation

On 2 March, non-state armed groups (NSAGs) attacked the town of Dikwa in northeastern Borno State. Several aid agencies and a hospital were reportedly set ablaze or sustained damage. Edward Kallon, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria condemned the attack and voiced deep concerns for the safety and security of thousands of residents of Dikwa, including internally displaced persons living inside and outside camps as well as those who had returned to the community to rebuild their lives after years in displacement. He called on all armed parties to stop the violence and respect international humanitarian law and human rights law, and ensure the protection of civilians, humanitarian property and personnel. This violent attack will affect the support provided to nearly 100,000 people who are desperately in need of humanitarian assistance and protection, particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic risks spreading in Borno State. The situation in Dikwa LGA hosting over 100,000 IDPs and host community population has deteriorated since midFebruary when NSAGs took over neighbouring Marte LGA forcing an influx of nearly 4,000 civilians to Dikwa. Dikwa itself came under direct multiple attacks on 20 February prompting a temporary withdrawal of some aid workers.

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