Thousands of residents have fled several communities in Nasarawa State following fresh attacks by armed bandits.
Affected areas include Aso, Mararaba, Masaka, Gida Ogiri, Akyawa Baka, and Odeni Gida, where residents were forced to escape on foot after homes were set ablaze.
Eyewitness accounts describe coordinated and violent attacks, with reports of multiple deaths and widespread destruction of property. Entire communities have been emptied as families abandon their homes and farmlands to seek safety.
Videos circulating online show men, women, and children trekking long distances with their belongings, highlighting the scale of the displacement.
Residents say security forces arrived after the attacks had already caused significant damage, leaving many to rely on self-evacuation.
Displaced persons are now taking shelter in open spaces and overcrowded camps, as humanitarian needs continue to grow.
The situation remains tense, with fears of further attacks in surrounding areas.
