Highlights
Displacement Tracking Matrix Round XI was conducted. As of 31 August, 2,093,030 IDPs were identified across 13 states. Biometric registration continued in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe, where 333,936 IDPs have already been registered
IOM has built 1,000 emergency shelters in Bama and Gwoza, to ensure that the affected populations have access to shelter, which will reduce their exposure to the environment and contribute to their increased security and dignity.
IOM has conducted Mental Health and Psychosocial Support needs assessment in Benishek, Minok and Gwoza. In addition, IOM continued providing psychosocial support and activities to beneficiaries in Yola, Chibok and Maiduguri.
Situation Overview
Since the beginning of 2014, the North - East of Nigeria has witnessed an increase in violence conducted by the insurgency, causing a major humanitarian crisis. The intensification of attacks as well as the counter - insurgency activities have resulted in chronic and widespread insecurity and violations of human rights, exacerbating the plight of vulnerable civilians and triggering waves of forced displacement. There are seven million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Nigeria, including 1.9 million people displaced by the insurgency. Ninety-two per cent of the IDPs are hosted by low - income host communities, bringing already - stretched services and resources under increased pressure. The armed conflict has directly affected four states in the North East: Borno, Adamawa, Yobe and Gombe, with Borno State being the most severely affected and the epicentre of military operations and displacement of civilians. While the current humanitarian response covers all four states, the access to large territories in Borno State remain very limited. This together with low funding has created a strain for humanitarian actors to meet minimum standards.
The last few months have witnessed the Nigerian security forces enabling access to the main towns and many of the villages of 22 of the 27 Borno Local Government Areas (LGAs), revealing the humanitarian needs of civilians previously inaccessible under the control of the insurgency, where more than 700,000 people are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.