Situation Report

Between 22 December 2023 to 25 February 2024, sporadic attacks and fear of attacks by Non-state Armed Groups in Macomia, Chiure, Mecufi, Mocimboa da Praia, and Muidumbe triggered the cumulative displacement 71,681 individuals/15,470 families. [For more see Emergency Tracking Online Dashboard]. The current Movement Alert #101 reports on recent attacks recorded in Chiure, Macomia, and Mecufi between 8 to 25 February that displaced 58,116 individuals.

IOM Yemen DTM’s Rapid Displacement Tracking (RDT) tool collects data on estimated numbers of households forced to flee on a daily basis from their locations of origin or displacement, allowing for regular reporting of new displacements in terms of estimated numbers, geography, and needs. It also tracks returnees who returned to their location of origin.

From 1 January to 24 February 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 552 households (HH) (3,312 Individuals) who experienced displacement at least once.

Between 18 and 24 February 2024, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 21 households (126 individuals) displaced at least once. The majority of people moved into/within the following governorates and districts:

• Ma’rib (16 HHs) – Ma’rib City (13 HHs), Ma’rib (3 HHs) districts. Most displacements in the governorate originated from Ma’rib and Al Hodeidah.
• Ad Dali (2 HHs) – Al Azariq (2 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate originated from Ad Dali and Ta’iz.
• Ta’iz (2 HHs) – Al Makha (2 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal.

The majority of people moved from the following governorates and districts:

• Ma’rib (5 HHs) – Rahabah (3 HHs), Harib (2 HHs) districts.
• Ta’iz (5 HHs) – Mawiyah (2 HHs), Al Mudhaffar (1 HH), At Taiziyah (1 HH) districts.
• Al Hodeidah (5 HHs) – Bajil (2 HHs), Al Hali (1 HH), Jabal Ras (1 HH) districts.

IOM identified 35 households displaced in the previous reporting period, which covered 11 - 17 February 2024, in the governorates of Ta’iz (14 HHs), Ma’rib (12 HHs), and Al Hodeidah (9 HHs). These figures have been added to the cumulative displacement total recorded since the beginning of the year.

Between 22 December 2023 to 21 February 2024, sporadic attacks and fear of attacks by Non-state Armed Groups in Macomia, Chiure, Mecufi, Mocimboa da Praia, and Muidumbe triggered the cumulative displacement 64,941 individuals/13,935 families. [For more see Emergency Tracking Online Dashboard]. The current Movement Alert #100 reports on recent attacks recorded in Macomia, Chiure and Mecufi between 8 to 22 February that displaced 51,376 individuals.

Between 1 January and 20 February 2024, armed bandits carried out attacks on various communities Ampang ward, Kombul ward, Mangu ward and Mangu I ward in Plateau State. The specific communities affected include Bakin Kasuwa, Anguwan Sarki, Kofar Fada, Sabon Gari, Mairana, Mangu, Kinat, Kwahasalalek, Sabgoro, Matele, Dis, Panyam and Gangaran Kwata. The attacks affected 2,003 individuals and displaced them to communities of Nahuta, Banko, Unguwan Magaji, Gwaltukurwa, Lusa, Gajiwal and Kuletu in Dass LGA, Rimi Zayam, Anguwan Sarki, Sabon Gari, Nasarawa, Anguwan Rimi, Kawuli, Kara, Kassa B, Juwait, Kampawul and Rinji in Toro LGA, Boto, Anguwan Geate, Kofar Bai, Pans Sarki and Lere Primary School in Tafawa Balewa LGA and Liman Katagum in Bauchi LGA, all in Bauchi State. As a result of the attacks, 66 fatalities and 62 injuries were reported.

On 02 August, a land dispute erupted between the Mbakume (Mbaivur) and Mbasombo communities in Ikpayongo Town. The clash affected 156 individuals and displaced 155 individuals from Ikpayongo Town to Ichuwa IDP camp. As a result of the clash, one fatality and six injuries were reported.

On 26 July, armed bandits attacked Kango Garacce community in Maru LGA and Damaga community in Maradun LGA; all in Zamfara State. The attacks affected 608 individuals and displaced 416 individuals from Kango Garacce community to Maru Town, and 165 individuals from Damaga community to Maradun North community. As a result of the attacks, 27 fatalities and 77 injuries were reported.
On 29 July, armed bandits attacked Garin Zaki community in Batsari LGA in Katsina State. The attack affected 1,004 individuals and displaced 1,002 individuals to Batsari Town. As a result of the attack, two fatalities and 11 injuries were reported.

On 20 July, armed bandits attacked Gedo, Ruwan-Gima, Tudun Burji and Buzuzu communities in Bukkuyum LGA of Zamfara State. The attacks affected 2,575 individuals and displaced 1,806 individuals from Gedo and Ruwan-Gima communities to Unguwan Sarki community, and 769 individuals from Tudun Burji and Buzuzu communities to Masama Town. All located in Bukkuyum LGA. About 75 individuals were kidnapped.

On 14 July, armed bandits attacked Sakajiki community in Kaura Namoda LGA of Zamfara State. The attack affected 990 individuals and displaced 988 individuals to Laba Kurya community in Kaura Namoda LGA. As a result of the incident, two individuals were killed and 12 individuals were injured.
Armed bandits also attacked Runji community in Illela LGA of Sokoto State on 15 July. The attack affected 1,133 individuals and displaced 1,131 individuals to Tudun Dukeya community. As a result of the attack, two individuals were killed and 11 individuals were injured.

Armed bandits attacked the community of Kasai in Wagini Ward of Batsari LGA in Katsina State on 05 July. The attack affected 165 individuals, displacing 160 individuals to Wagini Town in Wagini Ward. As a result of the incident, five people were killed and 11 people were injured.
Windstorms also hit the communities of Garin Borkono in Wagini Ward of Batsari LGA and Sabuwar Unguwa and Yangaiya in Wakilin Kudu III Ward of Katsina LGA in Katsina State on 04 and 05 July. The storm affected 488 people and displaced 397 from Sabuwar Unguwa to Tudun Matawalle in Wakilin Kudu II Ward. As a result of the windstorm, seven people were killed in Sabuwar Unguwa and 29 people were injured in Sabuwar Unguwa and Yangaiya.

Between 14 and 15 February, armed bandits carried out attacks in Kanoma and Nasarawa Godal East Wards in Maru and Birnin Magaji LGAs of Zamfara State. These attacks resulted in the displacement of a significant number of people. An estimated 664 individuals from 114 households were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in nearby communities or makeshift shelters.
Meanwhile, between 15 and 18 February, farmer-herder attacks were reported in several wards in Apa, Agatu and Guma LGAs in Benue State. As a result of the attacks, a total of 12,369 individuals from 2,105 households were displaced from their homes forcing them to seek refuge
in neighbouring communities. There were 40 fatalities and 149 injuries reported as a result of the attacks.