Nigeria
Nigeria
IDPs monitored
Displacement Movements
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About Nigeria
The escalation of violence between all parties in north-eastern Nigeria since 2014 has resulted in mass displacement and deprivation in the states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe. To better understand the scope of displacement and assess the needs of affected populations, IOM has been implementing its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programme starting July 2014, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs). The activities of the DTM project, which consist of conducting baseline assessments and registration for IDPs living in camps and host communities, are currently being carried out in Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe.
The information collected will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive profile of the IDP population in Nigeria which will be shared with all relevant stakeholders and will contribute towards enabling the government of Nigeria and humanitarian partners identify the needs of Nigeria's displaced population and develop interventions for providing IDPs necessary assistance.
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DTM Nigeria
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Between 12 and 14 May 2025, armed bandits attacked the community of Shanawa and Kyambarawa in Shanawa ward in Shinkafi LGA, as well as communities of Arruma, Yamusa, and Madira in Yankaba, Sakajiki, and Kungurki wards of Kaura Namoda LGA in Zamfara State.
Between 5 and 11 May 2025, 618 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State. The new arrivals were recorded in the Guma, Gwer West and Apa local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State.
Between 5 and 11 May 2025, a total of 224 new arrivals were recorded at a location in Yobe State. The new arrivals were recorded at a location in Damaturu local government area (LGA). ETT assessments identified fear of attack as the movement trigger for all 224 individuals.
Between 05 and 11 May 2025, a total of 262 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa State.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: fear of attack (122 individuals or 32%), poor living conditions (74 individuals or 19%), improved security (70 individuals or 18%), military operations (46 individuals or 12%), attack (40 individuals or 11%) and family re-unification (32
An incident involving armed banditry and kidnapping took place in Sokoto State on 11 May 2025, affecting 8,219 individuals. These incidences took place in five locations namely Bafarawa, Kagara, Arume, Gebe and Kamarawa all in Isa LGA of Sokoto State.
On 07 May 2025, armed bandits attacked the community of Unguwar Danchi in Yan-Tumaki B ward of Dan Musa Local government area (LGA) in Katsina State.
On the night of 7 May 2025, intense rainfall led to severe flooding in Maimadi community, located in Maimadi Ward within the Alkaleri local government area (LGA) of Bauchi State, Nigeria. The flooding affected a total of 345 individuals from 60 households.
Between 5 and 10 May 2025, multiple farmer-herder clashes occurred across 10 communities in the local government areas (LGA) of Makurdi, Ukum, Otukpo, Apa, Logo, and Guma in Benue State.
Between 28 April and 4 May 2025, 289 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State. The new arrivals were recorded in Apa, Guma and Gwer-West local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State.
Between 28 April and 4 May 2025, multiple incidents of violence, including farmer-herder clashes, and armed bandit attacks occurred in 11 communities across Benue, Sokoto, and Zamfara states, affecting 7,668 individuals.
Between 21 and 27 April 2025, a total of 759 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states.
Between 22 and 28 April 2025, multiple incidents of violence and fire outbreaks affected several communities in Borno State, affecting 1,104 Individuals.
Between 21 and 27 April 2025, multiple incidents of violence and disasters, including farmer-herder clashes, attacks by unknown gunmen, armed bandit attacks and heavy rainfall, occurred in 14 communities across Benue and Zamfara states, affecting 1,883 individuals.
Between 21 and 27 April 2025, 1,913 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State. The new arrivals were recorded in Guma, Gwer-West, Kwande, Makurdi, and Ukum local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State.
Between 14 and 20 April 2025, 184 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State. The new arrivals were recorded in Guma, Logo and Oturkpo local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State.
Between 21 and 27 April 2025, a total of 676 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states.
Between 14 and 20 April 2025, a total of 890 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa and Borno states.
Between 15 and 21 April 2025, farmer-herders clashes occurred in the communities of Otobi-Ankpa in Otobi ward and Emichi in Okete ward of Otukpo local government area (LGA), Chito in Azendeshi ward, Gbagir and Tse Shawa in Ityuluv ward, Saaor and Tse Ahula Mbatyu in Lumbur ward of Ukum LGA and Mb
Between 08 and 12 April 2025, farmer-herders clashes occurred in the communities of Garagboughul, Ortese Mbanyagber, Tomahar, Tse Damkor and Usen in Mbaya ward of Buruku local government area (LGA), Ikpayango HC and Mbagba in Mbasombo ward of Gwer East LGA, Tse Torleke in Ikyaghev ward, Atukpu vi
On 03 April 2025, armed bandits attacked the communities of Garin Faji, Garin Abara and Kimba village of Makuwana ward in Sabon Birni local government area (LGA) of Sokoto State.
Between 7 and 13 April 2025, a total of 1,153 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states.
Between 7 and 13 April 2025, 389 new arrivals were recorded at locations in Benue State. The new arrivals were recorded in Guma, Gwer-East, Kwande and Tarka local government areas (LGAs) of Benue State.
Between 31 March and 03 April 2025, natural disasters and multiple incidents of violence affected communities in 10 locations across Benue and Zamfara States, in North-west and North-central Nigeria, resulting in 3,180 displaced individuals, 210 damaged shelters and 53
Nigeria — Return Assessment (Jan 2025) — Gombe, Taraba, and Bauchi states
2025-01-03
<p>As of December 2024, approximately 33,330 individuals from 5,626 households were recorded as returnees across 149 return locations. These locations include Gombe, Taraba, and Bauchi states, reflecting the ongoing movement of displaced persons back to their places of origin.</p>
Nigeria — North-central and North-west Return Assessment Round 1
2024-12-13
<p>This dashboard presents the key figures on the returnee population tracked during the IOM’s DTM return assessments in Nigeria's north-west and north-central geopolitical zones. As of December 2024, approximately 503,010 individuals from 87,626 households were recorded as returnees…
Nigeria — Site Assessment — Round 49 (North-east) — IDPs and Returnee
2024-11-15
<p>This report, which presents the results from Round 49 of Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) assessments carried out by the<br>International Organization for Migration (IOM), aims to improve understanding of the scope of internal displacement and return movements in north-east Nigeria…
Nigeria — North-central And North-west Zones Site Assessment Round 16
2024-11-08
<p>As of November 2024, DTM identified a total of 1,322,766 IDPs in 225,458 households across Benue, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto, and Zamfara states. The data collection started in October 2024 in 1,761 locations, in the 10 states of north-central and north-…
Nigeria — Site Assessment — Round 48 (North-east) — IDPs and Returnee
2024-09-30
<p>In Round 48, a total of 2,255,595 internally displaced persons (IDPs) were identifi ed in 465,669 households. This signifi es a slight decrease of less than one per cent (or 4,068 individuals) compared to Round 47. During Round 48, IDP assessments were conducted in 2,264 locations across…
Nigeria — North-central And North-west Zones Site Assessment Round 14
2024-04-30
<p>As of April 2024, DTM identified a total of 1,302,443 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in 219,445 households across Benue, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto, and Zamfara states. The data collection started in March 2024 in 1,733 locations, in the ten states…
Nigeria — Site Assessment — Round 47 (North-east) — IDPs and Returnee
2024-03-16
<p>In Round 47, a total of 2,271,987 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 468,013 households. This signifies a slight decrease of one per cent (or 33,348 individuals) compared to Round 46 when 2,305,335 IDPs were recorded (December 2023). During Round 47, IDP assessments…
Nigeria — North-central And North-west Zones Site Assessment Round 13
2023-12-30
<p>As of December 2023, DTM identified a total of 1,092,196 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in 183,437 households across Benue, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Nasarawa, Plateau, Sokoto, and Zamfara states. The data collection started in December 2023 in 1,646 locations, in the eight states of…
Nigeria — North-central And North-west Zones Site Assessment Round 12
2023-10-24
<p>Round 12 of DTM data collection in Nigeria’s north-west and north-central regions was conducted between 13 September and 24 October 2023. During the activity, DTM deployed teams of enumerators to conduct assessments in 826 wards (down from the 881 wards assessed in Round 11 of DTM…
Nigeria — Site Assessment — Round 46 (North-east) — IDPs
2023-09-08
<p>In Round 46, a total of 2,305,335 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 472,239 households. This signifies a slight increase of less than one per cent (or 9,801 individuals) compared to Round 45 when 2,295,534 IDPs were recorded (June 2023). During Round 46, IDP…
Nigeria — Site Assessment — Round 45 (North-east) — IDPs
2023-06-03
<p>As of June 2023, the DTM identified a total of 2,295,534 IDPs in 471,346 households and 2,075,257 returnees in 341,895 households. The IDP population included IDPs in camps and camp-like settings (921,201 individuals or 40%) and IDPs residing in host communities (1,374,333 individuals or…
Nigeria — Site Assessment — Round 44 (North-east) — IDPs
2023-02-04
<p>A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community. Data collection for IDPs took place between December 2022 and February 2023 in 2,482 localities in the six…
Nigeria — North-central And North-west Zones Site Assessment Round 11
2022-12-31
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community. Round 11 of DTM data collection in Nigeria’s north-west and north-central geopolitical zones was conducted between…
Nigeria — Master List (IDP Locations) — Round 43 (North-East)
2022-11-19
In Round 43, a total of 2,375,661 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) were identified in 483,467 households. This signifies a decrease of 3 per cent (or 79,529 individuals) compared to Round 42 when 2,455,190 IDPs were recorded (July 2022).
Nigeria — Master List (Return Locations) — Round 43 (North-East)
2022-11-09
2,100,180 returnees were recorded in the Round 43 assessment. This number represents an increase of 117,050 individuals or more than six per cent compared to Round 41 when 1,983,130 returnees were recorded in June 2022.
Nigeria — North-central And North-west Zones Site Assessment Round 10
2022-10-31
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community. As of October 2022, the DTM identified a total of 1,087,875 IDPs in 180,307 households in Nigeria’s north-central…
Nigeria — Baseline Assessment Round 42 (North-East)
2022-07-06
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Nigeria — Site Assessment Round 41 (North-East)
2022-03-30
A site assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on population presence, living conditions and needs in a particular displacement site or community.
Nigeria — Baseline Assessment (Return Locations) Round 41 (North-East)
2022-03-30
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Nigeria — Baseline Assessment Round 41 (North-East)
2022-03-30
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Returnee comparison at the Location level. Change in the number of returnees compared to Round 46.
Returnee comparison at the Local Government Area (LGA) level. Change in the number of returnees compared to Round 46.
Period of arrival of returnees who arrived from abroad.
Period of arrival of returnees who arrived from within Nigeria.
Returnees by LGA.
IDP reasons for displacement
IDP comparison at the location. Change in the number of IDPs compared to Round 46.
IDP comparison at the Local Government Area (LGA) level. Change in the number of IDPs compared to Round 46.
IDPs — Reasons for displacement (Farmers-Herders clashes/Armed banditry)
IDPs — Reasons for displacement (Natural disaster)
IDPs — Reasons for displacement (Insurgency)
IDPs — Reasons for displacement (Communal Clashes)
IDPs per period of displacement at the LGA level.
IDPs per period of displacement at the State level.
Distribution of IDPs by LGA.
Distribution of return locations.
Distribution of IDP locations.
Estimated number of IDPs and Returnees by State.
Map of states in North-central and North-west Nigeria
