Nigeria — Biometric Registration Update Report 3 Benue State (1 January 2024)

Six LGAs have been mapped as locations with IDPs in Benue State based on DTM Round 11 (March 2023). So far, the biometrically registered IDPs have covered the location of Makurdi LGA (five camps and two host community sites), Guma LGA (two camps and two host community sites), Logo LGA (two camps and host community sites), Kwande (one camp and host community site) Agatu LGA (two host community sites) and in Gwer West (two camps and host community sites). The registration has shown that Guma LGA has the highest number of IDPs, with 33,586 individuals (9,513 households), followed by Agatu with 21,861 individuals (5,641 households), then Kwande with 15,909 individuals (3,225 households). Makurdi had 14,041 individuals (4,150 households), while Logo had 13,633 individuals (3,311 households). The registration which is currently on a break in Gwer West LGA, had 12,721 registered individuals (3,435 households). During the registration, 13,766 individuals were identified with vulnerabilities and specific needs (including but not limited to serious medical illness) and were referred to UNHCR/FJDP for further support. All registered IDPs have received a biometric card with a unique number for easy identification. The registration is an ongoing process as this serves as the third report in the series.