Internal displacement

In August, a total of 243 alerts were recorded, with 212 (87%) being event-related and 31 (13%) relating to movements. In Adamawa State, all alerts in Demsa, Girei, Lamurde, Numan, and Shelleng LGAs were event-related. In Mayo-Belwa LGA, 93 per cent of the alerts were event-related, while 7 per cent were movement-related. Guyuk LGA reported 70 per cent event-related alerts and 30 per cent movement-related alerts. In Taraba State, Zing and Lau LGAs reported 80 per cent and 25 per cent event-related alerts, and 20 per cent and 75 per cent movement-related alerts, respectively. Disaggregated ward-level data indicates that Kodomti ward in Numan LGA of Adamawa State reported the highest percentage of events at 8. Dwan ward of Demsa LGA and Talum ward in Shelleng LGA of Adamawa state with Lama ward in Zing LGA of Taraba state each represent 6 per cent of the total alerts.
Less than 1 per cent of the reported alerts displacement status are unknown, while 10 per cent of the event alerts resulted in casualties or injuries.

Between 4 and 8 September 2024, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (KOSEMA), and the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), identified 4 locations in Kogi State that were impacted by floods or received internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to the flooding. 
In the two (2) local government areas (LGAs) of Kogi State that were assessed, DTM identified 798 individuals in 97 households affected by the floods. These individuals included IDPs who were displaced by the floods and residents who were impacted by the floods but remained in their communities. The affected population included 773 displaced individuals.
Forty-one per cent (41%) of the affected houses were habitable but need repair, twenty-six per cent were partially damaged, and 33 per cent were totally destroyed. In 75 per cent (75%) of the locations assessed, crop farming was among the primary sources of income.

Between 4 and 8 September 2024, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), identified 8 locations in Plateau State that were impacted by floods or received internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to the flooding. 
In the two local government areas (LGAs) of Plateau State that were assessed, DTM identified 5,717 individuals in 1,129 households affected by the floods. These individuals included IDPs displaced by the floods and residents impacted by the floods but remained in their communities. Twenty-nine per cent (29%) of the affected houses are habitable but need repairs, 18 per cent were partially damaged but need repairs, and 6 per cent were completely destroyed. In 88 per cent of the locations assessed, crop farming was among the primary sources of income.

Since October 8 there has been an increase in cross-border incidents between Israel and Lebanon, resulting in the displacement of people both within the South and elsewhere within the country. Since October 10, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has been conducting the daily monitoring of population movements. The objective of the exercise is to inform preparedness and response planning.

The purpose of the emergency tracking tool is to collect information on sudden and significant displacements mainly triggered by security and climatic emergencies. The information is collected through key informant interviews and direct observations.

This dashboard presents a summary of information on confirmed movements of people during the period from August 1 to 31, 2024 in the Lake province.

Changes to Resolution #332, which came into effect in March 2024, introduced new criteria for eligibility, focusing on factors such as income level, employment status, and specific vulnerabilities, to refine the allocation of the IDP allowance. These changes have raised concerns about the exclusion of some vulnerable IDPs. As a result of advocacy from the humanitarian community, the CMU adopted new amendments to Resolution #332 on 22 March 2024, adding five more vulnerable groups (expanding to 15), including IDPs of pre-pension age and adults with serious medical conditions. Some of these groups had their eligibility status automatically extended, while others were asked to reapply to confirm their eligibility.

This update aims to analyse the effects of the new eligibility criteria for extension of the allowance on the IDP population by examining five key indicators related to the proportion of IDPs who reported:

• Holding of a valid IDP registration,
• Receipt of the IDP allowance prior to the amendment (from February 2022 to March 2024),
• Re-application for the allowance post-March 2024 under the new law,
• Receipt of the IDP allowance post-March 2024,
•  Loss of the allowance following the amendment of Resolution #332.

Between 10 and 15 September 2024, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), identified 68 locations in Kano State that were impacted by floods or received internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to the flooding. 
In the 20 local government areas (LGAs) of Kano State that were assessed, DTM identified 75,095 individuals in 16,422 households affected by the floods. These individuals included IDPs displaced by the floods and residents impacted by the floods but remained in their communities. The affected population included 18,643 displaced individuals. 
Twenty per cent (20%) of the affected houses are habitable but need repair, 21 per cent are partially damaged but need repairs, and 29 per cent are destroyed. In 88 per cent of the locations assessed, crop/vegetable farming was among the primary sources of income. 

Between 4 and 8 September 2024, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SSEMA), and the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), identified 53 locations in Sokoto State that were impacted by floods or received internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to the flooding.

In the 10 local government areas (LGAs) of Sokoto State that were assessed, DTM identified 56,308 individuals in 10,808 households affected by the floods. These individuals included IDPs who were displaced by the floods and residents who were impacted by the floods but remained in their communities. The affected population included 14,994 displaced individuals.
Forty-three per cent (43%) of the affected houses were habitable but need repair, thirty-one per cent were partially damaged, and 26 per cent were totally destroyed. In 60 per cent (60%) of the locations assessed, crop farming was among the primary sources of income.

Between 4 and 8 September 2024, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Zamfara State Emergency Management Agency (ZSEMA), and the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) identified 51 locations in Zamfara State that were impacted by floods or received internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to the flooding.

In the eleven (11) local government areas (LGAs) of Zamfara State that were assessed, DTM identified 70,819 individuals in 13,965 households affected by the floods. These individuals included IDPs displaced by the floods and residents impacted by the floods but remained in their communities. The affected population included 17,623 displaced individuals and 1,238 returnees. forty-nine per cent (49%) of the affected houses are habitable but need repair, twenty-eight per cent of the houses are partially damaged and sixteen per cent are completely destroyed. In 31 per cent (31%) of the locations assessed, crop farming was among the primary sources of income.

Between 4 and 9 September 2024, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in collaboration with the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BENSEMA), identified 22 locations in Benue State that were impacted by floods. 

In the twenty-two (22) local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State that were assessed, DTM identified 7,092 individuals in 1,089 households affected by the floods. The floods displaced many residents, while some remained in their affected communities. All the affected population were residents. Twenty-three per cent (23%) of the affected houses are habitable but need repair, 13 per cent of the houses are partially damaged and two per cent of the houses are totally destroyed. In 45 per cent (45%) of the locations assessed, crop farming was among the primary sources of income.