Nigeria — Displacement Dashboard 15 (March 2017)

As of 31 March 2017, DTM has identified 1,832,743 IDPs (326,010 households) across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe states. This represents a decrease from 1,899,830 individuals in Round XIV, reflecting the continuing trend of IDPs returning to their Local Government Areas, particularly in Borno State. Assessments were carried out from 15 February to 31 March 2017. Other key findings include: largest IDP populations are in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. 96.3% of the IDPs were displaced because of the Boko Haram conflict. 1,151,427 returnees from within and outside Nigeria in comparison to 1,039,267 in DTM XIV. Food needs are increasing; 69% of IDPs at sites surveyed cite food as their greatest unmet need, up from 68% in DTM XIV. Non-food items, like blankets, are second in demand at 16%.