The objective of this document is to provide an update on the humanitarian situation at New Prison IDP Settlement. The context is constantly changing and as such partners are encouraged to liaise directly with OCHA Borno Office for further updates.
Summary
The coordination of the current humanitarian response in New Prison IDP Settlement indicates that the priority needs are food, shelter and healthcare. Humanitarian partners interested in New Prison IDP Settlement are encouraged to discuss bi-laterally with OCHA before undertaking assessments or interventions there.
Location
New Prison is an unofficial settlement situated in Maiduguri Metropolitan City (MMC), Shehuri North ward. The settlement is on the corner of Bama/Kashim Ibrahim road and Maiduguri-Labe-Kukawa road, opposite the new prison close to Maiduguri railway station and the Shehu’s Palace. This is the Google Map link and the GPS coordinates taken at the entry point New Prison are Latitude 11.856110° Longitude 13.161880°.
The plot of land IDPs where the settlement is located belongs to a private individual who has consented for IDPs to stay until they decide to return to their respective local government area (LGAs). The owner, Mr Shettima Babakura Alkali, has been supporting the IDPs with food, health care and other basic needs. He seems open to the construction of permanent and semi-permanent structures like boreholes, latrines and other WASH facilities being built on the land. Partners visiting the location should get in contact with Mr Shettima Babakura Alkali at 08090699520 beforehand as a courtesy.
Settlement and Surroundings
New Prison settlement is a small-enclosed site of 5,425.5 sq m. populated by IDPs in makeshift tents. There are IDPs living in communities around the camp who are hosted in established structures. When assessing, registering and communicating it is important to bear in mind that many women are reported to go to the Custom Market daily, returning between 5 and 6 pm.
Adjacent to the space with the IDP structures is a disused warehouse. The warehouse has no lighting and limited ventilation, but is used by the IDPs, particularly as a safe space during storms