Displacement in North Central and North West States Flash Report
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DTM Flash Report | Displacement in North Central and North West States Nigeria IOM DTM Rapid Assessment 26 July 2019 A total of 238,102 individuals (41,105 households) displaced in the North Central and North Western states of Nigeria Total IDPs in North West Shinkafi Jibia Katsina ± Safana 127,713 individuals Zurmi Batsari Maradun 42,596 Yobe individuals Birnin Magaji Jigawa Katsina 54,860 Benue 81,132 individuals Dan Musa Ungogo individuals Gusau Kankara Kano Municipal Nasarawa Zamfara Tsafe Tarauni Anka Kumbotso XXX Malumfashi individuals Individuals by states Faskari Kano Nasarawa 17,114 individuals Gusau Dandume 12,933 IDP population by LGA Maru Sabuwa individuals 0 - 2,500 2,500 - 13,000 Plateau 15,981 individuals Igabi Bauchi Gombe 13,000 - 48,558 Kaduna South Kaduna North Kajuru Chikun Kaduna 13,486 individuals 13,486 Jos South individuals Kaduna Barikin Ladi Total IDPs in North West Bokkos 15,981 110,389 individuals individuals 17,114 Plateau individuals Zamfara individuals 54,860 Nasarawa Awe Keana Guma Katsina Makurdi 42,596 individuals Logo Gwer West 81,132 0 50 100 200 Km individuals Benue Kano 12,933 individuals Source Data: ESRI, IOM, INGC, OCHA Disclaimer: This map is for illustration purposes only. Names and boundaries on this map do not imply ofcial endorsement or acceptance by IOM OVERVIEW The North Central and North West states 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. According to an assessment conducted by the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) unit of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), as of 22 July 2019, an estimated 238,102 individuals were displaced in the two regions. The affected North Central region includes the states of Benue, Plateau, Kaduna and Nasarawa, Katsina, Kano and Zamfara states in the North West region. Movements of displaced populations took place within state boundaries, between states and across the international border to the neighboring country of the Niger. Affected populations, and vulnerable women and children, are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The DTM unit of IOM Nigeria has been working in the regions to support humanitarian partners by collecting, . analysing and disseminating up-to-date data on IDPs in order to facilitate the provision of effective assistance to the affected population. [email protected] Henry Kwenin, DTM Project coordinator | [email protected] Dave Bercasio, Head of Sub-Ofce | [email protected] North Central North West As of 22 July 2019, an estimated 127,713 persons have As of 22 July 2019, an estimated 110,389 persons have been displaced in the Benue, Plateau, Kaduna and been displaced in the Zamfara, Katsina and Kano states of Nasarawa stated of North Central region. The region has North West region. These displacements were triggered by been witnessing large scale population displacement since a recent rise in criminal acts by armed bandits in Katsina 2013, reportedly triggered by communal clashes and and Zamfara and communal clashes in Kano. attacks by herdsmen. The total number of IDPs in Zamfara state has increased by Benue state, which hosts 81,132 IDPs, is the most-affected 31% from 38,113 to 54,860 persons displaced as a result state in the North Central region, followed by Nasarawa of violent crimes in the state where the villagers were Shinkafi Jibia Katsina ± state, which hosts 17,114 IDPs. In both these states, attacked, kidnapped and killed. It has also been reported Safana Zurmi Batsari that their properties were stolen and their houses were Maradun displacement was induced by communal clashes. The State 42,596 Yobe individuals Jigawa Birnin Magaji Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) estimated the burnt down. Katsina number of displaced persons within Benue state to be over Based on the assessment carried out in Katsina state, the 54,860 Dan Musa Ungogo individuals Gusau 400,000 individuals in 2018. According to responses by key total number of IDPs displaced so far has increased by Kankara Kano Municipal Nasarawa Zamfara Tsafe Tarauni informants, peace has been restored in some of the 62% from 16,257 to 42,596 IDPs. The displacements are a Anka Kumbotso XXX Malumfashi individuals Individuals by states locations previously affected by the clashes while some of result of the recent hostilities by armed bandits in some Faskari Kano Gusau the affected persons have returned to their places of origin LGAs in Katsina, namely: Batsari, Bakori, Dandume, Dandume 12,933 IDP population by LGA Maru Sabuwa individuals to repair their affected buildings and resume farming. Fastari, Funtua, Jibia, Kankara, Malumfashi and Safana. 0 - 2,500 Displacements in Plateau has forced about 15,981 IDPs out The bandits reportedly raid these communities, stole their 2,500 - 13,000 livestock and possessions, kidnapped, killed the victims Igabi of their homes since 2013 and they have taken refuge in Bauchi Gombe 13,000 - 48,558 and set their homes ablaze. Kaduna South camps and host communities within the state. Kaduna North Kajuru Kaduna state recorded 13,486 IDPs. While most of the The state of Kano recorded 11,006 IDPs. While most of the Chikun displacement has occurred within the region, the state is displacement has occurred within the region, Kano state is also accommodating IDPs from other regions, namely 13,486 Jos South also accommodating IDPs from other regions, namely individuals Borno state (North East), from which IDPs were displaced Borno, Taraba and Adamawa states (North East), from Kaduna by an insurgency; Zamfara state (North West), where IDPs which IDPs were displaced by an insurgency and Barikin Ladi fled as a result of clashes between herders and farmers, communal clashes. Bokkos 15,981 and Adamawa state (Northeast) following communal individuals clashes. 17,114 Plateau individuals Assistance to IDPs: Assistance to IDPs: Generally, the IDPs in the Northwestern states are in urgent Nasarawa IDPs in Benue and Plateau last received assistance in 2013, Awe Keana from NEMA, SEMA, some humanitarian organizations and need of humanitarian assistance. IDPs in Kano last received food and NFI assistance in 2013 from some Guma individuals. humanitarian organizations. Recently, few IDPs received Makurdi Logo It is been reported that most of the displaced population are Gwer West not receiving any assistance since displacement. The NFI assistance in Zamfara state but as per reports, no 81,132 assistance has been received by a greater percentage of individuals Benue affected people including the most vulnerable women and children are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. IDPs in the north Western states since displacement. Disclaimer: This map is for illustration purposes only. Names and boundaries on this map do not imply ofcial endorsement or acceptance by IOM Immediate needs of IDPs: Situation of IDPs The situation of IDPs in all locations across the seven states is critical and they are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. There are few formal camps available for the IDPs so many are residing in host communities. Most of the IDPs (60%) are living within solid walls while less than FOOD NON FOOD SECURITY SHELTER SECURITY ITEMS 25 per cent is living in makeshifts shelters. A greater percentage of the displaced population have no means of livelihood, most of the IDPs are in need of cash to pay their house rents, clothes and psychosocial support especially for those in Zamfara and Katsina state. There is a need for family reunifications as families have been reportedly WaSH HEALTH LIVELIHOOD SCHOOL separated on account of movement following attacks. Many of the displaced persons do not wish to return to their place of origin because of fear of attack. [email protected] Henry Kwenin, DTM Project coordinator | [email protected] Dave Bercasio, Head of Sub-Ofce | [email protected].