The IOM’s Round 16 DTM assessment reveals that 1,322,766 IDPs are currently displaced in north-central and north-west Nigeria, indicating a 10 percent increase from the previous round. This assessment includes data from 1,761 locations, highlighting the impact of conflict and seasonal migration.
The report illustrates the findings from Round 16 of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessments by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), focusing on internal displacement in Nigeria’s north-central and north-west regions. Conducted between October and November 2024, this assessment reflects the situation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) across ten affected states: Benue, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau, Sokoto, and Zamfara.
In Round 16, IOM identified 1,322,766 IDPs residing in 225,458 households, marking a 10 percent increase (or 130,350 individuals) since Round 15. This increment is partly due to the assessment of additional locations, as well as ongoing attacks and displacements. Factors such as seasonal migration for farming or seeking safety also contribute to the rise in numbers.
The assessment covered 1,761 locations across these ten states, including 104 camps and camp-like settings, as well as 1,657 sites where IDPs are hosted by local communities, as recorded in November 2024. The findings underscore the ongoing challenges faced by these populations due to conflict and environmental factors.
The Round 16 report from the IOM emphasizes the growing concern surrounding internal displacement in north-central and north-west Nigeria, with over 1.3 million IDPs recorded. Contributing factors include renewed violence, natural disasters, and seasonal displacement. The comprehensive assessment provides critical insights necessary for understanding and addressing the plight of IDPs in this region.
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