The IOM’s DTM Round 16 report identifies 1,322,766 IDPs in North-Central and North-West Nigeria, marking a 10% increase from Round 15. Conducted in October-November 2024, the assessment covers 1,761 locations, including 104 camps. Key factors for this increase include new locations, ongoing conflict, and seasonal mobility.
The report details the findings from Round 16 of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessments performed by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This assessment aims to enhance understanding of internal displacement dynamics in conflict-affected areas of North-Central and North-West Nigeria. Conducted between October and November 2024, the atlas reflects the situation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across ten states in the region, primarily affected by conflict after the North-East. The ten states include Benue, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa, Plateau, Sokoto, and Zamfara.
In Round 16, a total of 1,322,766 IDPs were identified, distributed across 225,458 households. This marks a 10% increase, equating to approximately 130,350 individuals from Round 15, largely due to the assessment of new locations. The rise in IDP numbers can also be attributed to ongoing attacks, displacements, and seasonal mobility driven by agriculture or safety concerns. The assessment included 1,761 locations across the ten states, with 104 officially designated camps and camp-like settlements, alongside 1,657 locations where IDPs cohabitate with host communities, as documented in November 2024.
The IOM’s Round 16 DTM assessment highlights a concerning increase in internal displacement in North-Central and North-West Nigeria, with over 1.3 million IDPs identified. The findings underscore the impact of conflict-related violence, as well as factors like seasonal mobility and search for safety. This comprehensive assessment across 1,761 locations reveals vital insights into the ongoing displacement crisis in this region, necessitating continued monitoring and humanitarian response.
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