“The Secretary-General reiterates the solidarity of the United Nations with the Government and people of Nigeria in their efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism and highlights the importance of bringing perpetrators to justice,” the statement said.
Death toll may rise
According to media reports, armed groups attacked two rural villages in Kwara State on February 3 and the death toll is expected to rise as bodies continue to be discovered.
Many victims were reportedly shot at point-blank range, while houses and shops were set on fire, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes.
The attack was the deadliest recorded in the area in recent months, amid a sharp rise in violence in Nigeria’s northwestern and north-central regions, where armed groups have increasingly targeted civilians.
The worsening security situation has also contributed to a deepening humanitarian crisis, with large-scale displacement and increased hunger and malnutrition in affected areas.
Civilian deaths and injuries continue due to attacks in Gaza
Despite the shaky ceasefire, dozens of civilian deaths and injuries continued to be reported in Gaza, as well as ongoing displacement in the West Bank, in the past 24 hours, according to UN agencies.
Many people remain inaccessible to emergency teams, UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric told reporters, citing reports from the UN aid coordination office, OCHA.
He reiterated that all parties must comply with international humanitarian law, including the obligation to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.
Dujarric said UN teams received 25 additional returnees crossing Rafah overnight, who were transported by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis.
There, UN partners continue to operate a reception area that provides medical, psychological and protection support.
He added that the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners supported the medical evacuation of 15 patients and 31 companions from Gaza to Egypt over the past two days.
Record increase in attacks in West Bank
Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have seen a massive increase since 2021, with more than 50 Israeli settler attacks recorded between January 20 and February 2.
The attacks caused casualties, property damage, or both.
According to OCHA, since the beginning of 2026, more than 900 Palestinians have been forced to leave their homes or communities, mostly due to settler violence and access restrictions, followed by demolitions.
OCHA said it is carrying out preliminary damage and needs assessments following these incidents, to inform the humanitarian response.
Yemen: Aid flights to Houthi-controlled capital to resume
The UN has confirmed that its aid flights to Yemen’s opposition-held capital will resume after being blocked for more than a month.
UN Humanitarian Air Service flights are a vital provider of relief amid overwhelming needs in Houthi-controlled areas, including the capital city Sanaa, and elsewhere in Yemen, which has been at war since 2014.
Promotion of aid delivery
Julien Harneis, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, said in a statement that the agreement reached earlier this week will allow NGOs to enter and exit Sana’a, which is a prerequisite for providing assistance to millions of people in need in Houthi-controlled areas.
Years of conflict between separatists and the internationally recognized government have left more than 19.5 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and more than 4.8 million internally displaced.
Funding is only available to cover around 25 per cent of needs, meaning millions of people are not receiving vital assistance, including healthcare, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene.