Nigeria - Security incident (DG ECHO, DG ECHO Partners, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 06 December 2021)
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On 4 December, non-state armed groups fired at least five long-range rockets, which landed on civilian residence areas and on open area in vicinity of Maiduguri International Airport, Borno State, Northeast Nigeria.
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The explosions caused significant material damage, while no human casualties were reported. The attack did not affect the airport and flights continued to be operated.
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The incident, which is not the first of its kind, shows the serious deterioration of the security situation in the conflict affected Northeast Nigeria where more than 8 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.