The National Emergency Management Agency says recent bandit attacks in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State have displaced thousands of residents, forcing them to flee their homes in search of safety.
This was contained in a statement posted on Wednesday on NEMA’s official X handle following an assessment by its Sokoto Operations Office on persons affected by the attacks.
The assessment followed a series of attacks recorded on June 7 and 9, 2026, in Dan Gulbi community, where several lives were reportedly lost after incursions by armed bandits.
NEMA said its findings showed widespread displacement across affected communities, with many residents taking refuge in public facilities and neighbouring settlements.
“Findings from the assessment revealed that the recurring attacks have displaced thousands of residents, forcing them to flee their homes in search of safety,” the agency said.
It added that many of the displaced persons were currently sheltering in Tureta town, particularly at JNI Primary School and Abdulbaki Model Primary School, while others had moved to Tsamiya Ward, Duma Ward and neighbouring communities within Tureta Local Government Area.
It said some residents have also taken refuge in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
During the assessment, NEMA said reports also emerged of another attack on Achi Asha Ruwa community, where additional casualties were reportedly recorded.
“The assessment further indicated that thousands of people have been affected by the violence, with some individuals sustaining varying degrees of injuries.
“Several shops and means of livelihood were also reportedly looted and destroyed during the attacks, worsening the humanitarian situation in the affected communities,” it stated.
The agency noted that access to some of the affected communities remains difficult due to ongoing security challenges, which it said has limited humanitarian assessment and response efforts.
“The assessment team observed that access to several affected locations remains difficult due to the prevailing security challenges, posing significant constraints to humanitarian assessment and response operations,” NEMA said.
It added that it is working with relevant stakeholders and security agencies to determine the full extent of the impact and support humanitarian interventions for affected populations.