HIGHLIGHTS
Threat to Lives of IDPs in Taraba/Plateau States
Taraba State Governor recently instructed traditional rulers to ensure that all IDPs return to their places of original residence and that all lands confiscated from IDPs or returnees be returned to them.
A number of IDPs thereafter returned and attacks against them have been reported, with at least 7 civilians killed.
There were also reports of killings of returnees to the state, as they were engaged in clearing their farmlands and rebuilding their houses.
In Plateau State, daily communal clashes between herdsmen and local farmers have resulted in the killing, maiming and displacement of civilians, as well as destruction of 25 entire villages.
Continued insecurity situation
Protection Monitoring Summary of August 2015 has revealed forced displacements, killings, security incidents, destruction of property and arbitrary detentions as most prevalent protection abuses.
Following the 11 September attack in Malkohi Camp in Yola, Adamawa State, and ensuing PSWG discussions on enhanced security measures towards IDPs in camps, UNHCR, as lead for the PSWG, proposed an initial draft of recommendations for enhancing security and protection at IDP sites.
PSWG members are providing input to the draft recommendations to be compiled and thereafter presented to the Inter-Sector Working Group (ISWG) and discussed with the Humanitarian Country Team.