Nigeria

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Displaced population tracked by DTM in Nigeria
Latest IDP estimates from IDMC
2,583,000
In Nigeria, IDMC GRID Dec 2019
Total population in Nigeria
As of 2018 World Bank
Region
West and Central Africa

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  • Administrative division with available number of displaced persons
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From the period 7 – 13 October 2019, a total of 1,137 movements were recorded, which were composed of 856 arrivals and 281 departures.

The North-west and North-central Nigeria have experienced increased instances of hostilities recently, including banditry, cattle rustling and kidnapping etc.

From the period 30 September – 6 October 2019, a total of 1,344 movements were recorded, which were composed of 1,014 arrivals and 330 departures.

Borno state has been witnessing large scale population displacement following the recent ongoing conflict mainly in Gubio, Nganzai and Magumeri LGAs of Borno state.

From the period 23 – 29 September 2019, a total of 1,441 movements were recorded, they composed of 1,118 arrivals and 323 departures.

From the period 16 – 22 September 2019, a total of 1,963 movements were recorded, they composed of 1,587 arrivals and 376 departures.

List of Displacement Sites Assessed 28

List of Wards Assessed 28

Site Assessment Dashboard 28

 IDP Population Variation Dashboard 28

IOM manages the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in Nigeria and other countries around the world, to support humanitarian communities with data on displacement and mobility.

This report of the Round 28 Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessment by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) aims to improve the understanding about the scope of internal displacements, returns and the needs of affected populations in conflict-affec

From the period 9 – 15 September 2019, a total of 1,953 movements were recorded, they composed of 1,583 arrivals and 370 departures.

From the period 2 – 8 September 2019, a total of 2,521 movements were recorded, composed of

From the period 26 August – 1 September, a total of 2,748 movements were recorded, comprising of 729 arrivals and 2,019 departures.

From the period 19 – 25 August, a total of 6,980 movements were recorded, composed of 1,371 arrivals and 5,609 departures.

The geopolitical zones of North Central and North West in Nigeria have been affected by a multidimensional crisis, rooted in deep and historic rifts and rekindled in 2013 by worsening socioeconomic and environmental conditions in the two regions.

Within the period of 12 – 18 August, a total of 7,398 movements were recorded, of which include 821 arrivals and 6,577 departures.

Incessant rains have led to the displacement of some residents of Asheikri, Kawuri, Hausari, Ma’anna/Dagambi, Balle/Gallaba/Melari and Gumsa wards in the Geidam Local Government Area (LGA) of the northeastern state of Yobe.

Within the period of 5 – 11 August, a total of 1,084 movements were recorded, including 687 arrivals and 397 departures.

Within the period of 29 July - 4 August, a total of 1,390 movements were recorded, including 1,011 arrivals and 379 departures.

Batsari Government Model Primary School in Batsari LGA of Katsina state has recorded populat

Within the period of 22 - 28 July, a total of 2,967 movements were recorded, including 2,297 arrivals and 670 departures.

The North Central and North West zones of Nigeria have been witnessing large scale population displacement caused by a spurt in criminal activities, such as kidnappings and attacks by herdsmen, as well as communal clashes.

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