Banditry: Niger, Sokoto, Benue, others groan over IDPs

Nigerian Tribune | 31-08-2026 09:20am |

The security challenges posed by banditry and terrorism have continued to escalate in northern Nigeria, leading to a significant increase in the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and camps. States such as Benue, Borno, Niger, Zamfara, and Sokoto are particularly affected, placing a substantial financial burden on state governments. The situation has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in these regions.

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