Ethnic and religious tensions, land disputes, herder–farmer conflicts
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Amnesty International called for an independent investigation
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2020
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2021
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Zamfara
Kaduna & Katsina
Afaka
Greenfield University
Kebbi massacre
Zurmi
Kebbi kidnapping
Chikun
2022
Zamfara
Dankade
Kebbi (Mar)
Ganar Kiyawa
Kaduna
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Birnin Gwari
Plateau
Kajuru
Shiroro
2023
Yenagoa
Tudun Biri
Plateau
2024
Kuriga
A series of armed attacks occurred between 23 and 25 December 2023 in Plateau State in central Nigeria. They affected at least 17 rural communities in the Nigerian local government areas of Bokkos and Barkin Ladi, resulting in at least 200 deaths and injuries to more than 500 people[1][2] as well as significant property damage.[3][4] Although no group claimed responsibility for the attacks, they are believed to have been committed by Fulani militias.[3]
^"Attaques du 'Noël noir' au Nigeria : près de 200 morts, des victimes 'abattues comme des animaux'... ce que l'on sait de ces massacres" ['Black Christmas' attacks in Nigeria: nearly 200 dead, victims 'slaughtered like animals'... what we know about these massacres]. La Dépêche du Midi (in French). Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
^"Après les massacres du " Noël noir ", le centre du Nigeria en deuil réclame justice" [After the “Black Christmas” massacres, central Nigeria in mourning demands justice]. Radio France internationale (in French). 27 December 2023. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
^ abAsadu, Chinedu (26 December 2023). "At least 140 villagers killed by suspected herders in dayslong attacks in north-central Nigeria". AP News. Archived from the original on 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
^Aluwafemi, Ayodele (25 December 2023). "Many killed', properties razed as gunmen attack Plateau communities". The Cably. Archived from the original on 25 December 2023. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
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