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These state figures, however, mask more critical rates at regional levels where, for example, the GAM prevalence in North Yobe is 14 percent. The nutrition situation for women of reproductive age  ( 15 to 49 years )  remains a concern, as the most current data found acute malnutrition rates of 10 percent in Borno State and 12 percent in Yobe State and only 42 percent and 31 percent of these women met the minimum dietary diversity  ( in Borno and Yobe states, respectively ) .
Agricultural livelihoods have been devastated through the destruction of irrigation and farming facilities, the loss of livestock, reduced access to fishing grounds, the collapse of extension services. The value chain for crops, livestock and fisheries has been also severely disrupted as a consequence of the ongoing conflict.
The main drivers of food and nutrition insecurity and famine risk are the ongoing conflict, widespread insecurity and pervasive violence in which civilians are primarily targeted. An acute food security crisis has indeed unfolded as a result of the massive displacement, disruption of agricultural activities, lack of safe access to farmland and loss of livelihoods.
At the domain level, the highest percentage of children that had experienced symptoms of illnesses during the two week that preceded the assessment were found in Southern Adamawa  ( 46.5 percent )  and Central Borno B  ( 43 percent )  whilst Northern Borno B  ( 27.6 percent )  had the lowest . For children that had experienced on or more symptoms two weeks before the assessment, the prevalence of fever was relatively high  ( > 40 percent )  across almost all domains except for Southern Adamawa  ( 36 percent ) , Central Borno A  ( 35 percent ) , East Borno  ( 30 percent )  and Northern Adamawa B  ( 30 percent ) .
Overall in Adamawa, 48% of households were found to be in need of shelter and NFIs. The average severity of shelter and NFI needs was 4.5 across the state, one of the lowest in Adamawa. Two indicators especially struck out when looking at households' shelter and NFI needs in the state: more than 60% of households reported not owning at least half of the basic NFI kit items and more than 54% of households in the state were sharing their shelter with at least one other family. The third indicator feeding into shelter and NFI needs did so in a lower proportion – 25% of households reported that their shelter was partially damaged or completely destroyed.
In Northern Adamawa, 51% of households were found to be in need of shelter and NFI, a higher proportion than in Southern Adamawa. Driving indicators did not vary much compared to the state overall. Also seen state wide , IDP and returnee households were more affected by shelter and NFI needs than non displaced households. Indeed in the domain, 75% of IDP and 69% of returnee households were found to be in need of shelter and NFI support – compared to 49% of nondisplaced households
Looking at indicators driving sectoral needs in Northern Adamawa, IDP households had higher shelter related needs compared to IDP households in Southern Adamawa or in the state overall. More than 80% of households reported not owning at least half of the basic NFI items while 1 out of 2 IDP households reported that their shelter was partially damaged or completely destroyed – compared to 22% of IDP households in Southern Adamawa. Finally, a concerning proportion of IDP households reported being at risk of eviction  ( 19% ) , highlighting important risks of households losing their shelters in this domain in the coming months.
As hostilities between security forces and Non State Armed Groups enter their tenth year, the number of people in urgent need of assistance is growing rapidly. As of September 2018, an estimated 10.7 million individuals in the Lake Chad Basin Region highly depend on humanitarian assistance for their survival while only 7.8 million people are targeted by humanitarian actors. 13 Despite the successes by the armed forces in regaining territory, another 800,00014 people are currently in areas beyond the reach of humanitarian aid.
From June 2011 through June 2018, ACLED  ( Armed Conflict and Location Event Data )  identified 3,346 incidents in which 43,261 people were killed. Alongside the deadly attacks, local populations live in volatile and insecure conditions, fleeing homes to look for safer places in their own or neighboring areas, state capitals, different parts of their countries and to other countries. 17.2 million people are living in the affected areas, and almost 4.5 million persons  ( IDPs, refugees, asylum seekers and returnees )  are displaced across Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and Chad, resulting in a major displacement crisis in the region
This economic disruption has equally left millions in situations of acute food insecurity, prompting the Nigerian authorities to declare a food and nutrition emergency in Borno state, where 73 per cent of the internally displaced are located. As of July 2018, across the conflict hit region, some 5 million people are food insecure
However, despite the surrender of combatants since October 2017, Non State Armed Groups still pose a genuine threat as attacks, kidnappings and suicide bombings killing both civilians and security forces are still occurring. 41 Ahead of national elections in Nigeria in February 2019, violence escalated in late 2018 and a series of attacks were launched on villages as well as military bases allowing Non State Armed Groups to retake previously lost territory. This led to significant displacement throughout Northeastern Nigeria.
Health partners reported cases of measles and provided case management and referrals at all services points.Some of the challenges in the response to the measles outbreak include: high numbers of children from security compromised areas who are not immunized; overcrowding in camps and host communities that lead to the outbreak of disease; lack of enough measles vaccines in the country; and overstretched health services due to the high number of measles cases. In terms of malaria, the Health sector reported 4,093 cases through EWARS in Borno State. As such, malaria is currently the leading cause of morbidity, accounting for 31 per cent of reported cases while measles was the leading cause of mortality accounting for 22 per cent of reported deaths.
JERE: Standing water is present in many areas of the camp due to poor drainage, increasing the risk of diarrhea and malaria. Many of the structures in the community are weakened by the heavy rainfall and pose a risk to residents. Compounding the issue of flooding are community reports of population movement, approximately 450 new arrivals from Ngwom  ( Mafa LGA ) . They are said to be fleeing insecurity after recent incidents in their community, and fears that growing vegetation will create more cover for AOGs. The new arrivals are said to be moving into MMC, while some settle in Farm Center.
Ten years after the onset of the crisis, northeast Nigeria still faces critical gaps in coverage of essential and primary health care services. The 2019 Humanitarian Needs Overview  ( HNO )  estimated that 5.3 million people are in need of health interventions in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states. However, two major challenges currently reduce access to health care across these states: many health facilities are still non functioning  ( 41% in Borno state )  and large sectors remain inaccessible to humanitarian aid altogether.
Communities without functioning health clinics and those living in hard to reach areas face serious challenges in accessing health services. In fact, active hostilities, threats of attacks by armed groups and restrictions of movements to remote areas have considerably hindered access to essential and primary health care services. Furthermore, as of 2019 the Humanitarian Response Strategy estimated that over 820,000 people still live in hardto reach areas, where communities receive no to little health care services
Suspected Measles: Fifty  ( 50 )  suspected measles cases were reported through EWARS in week 34. Of the reported cases, 8 were from Malaharam dispensary in Damboa, 7 were from Dikwa General Hospital in Dikwa, 5 were from Shuwari Host community clinic in Damboa, and 5 were from ISS IDP Camp clinic  ( INTERSOS )  in Ngala. Eleven additional cases were reported through IDSR* from Maiduguri  ( 6 ) , Damboa  ( 3 ) , Hawul  ( 1 ) , and Monguno  ( 1 )  LGAs making a total of 61 suspected measles cases. No associated death was reported.
Suspected Yellow Fever: Five suspected yellow fever cases were reported through EWARS in week 34 from Bargu MCH  ( 2 )  in Shani, Ghumma FSP  ( 1 )  in Hawul, Shuwari Host community clinic  ( 1 )  in Damboa, and 250 Housing Estate  ( Kofa )  IDP camp clinic  ( 1 )  in Konduga. Two additional cases were reported through IDSR* from Gwoza  ( 1 )  and Monguno  ( 1 )  LGAs, making a total of 7 suspected cases. No associated death was reported.  Suspected Meningitis: One suspected Meningitis case was reported through EWARS in week 34 in Umaru Shehu Hospital in Jere.
Limited access to knowledge and skills, technologies, market information for both male and female involved in livestock activities. It is noteworthy that in many cases, women miss training opportunities because of the manner in which the training is planned and organized. More often, meetings and trainings are planned to begin very early, competing with women's reproductive work52.  Lack of financial/capital and material resources to increasing livestock production.  Discrimination against women, which restricts them from rearing certain types of animals.  Socio cultural norms and religious practices.  Limited veterinary and animal husbandry extension services.
Increased number of severely malnourished children with medical complications  ( due to diarrhea )  in all Stabilization Centres resulting in congestion  ( significant increase observed in Biu LGA, UMARU Shehu Hospital and ALIMA supported clinic ) . • Over 33% increase of new Severe Acute Malnutrition  ( SAM )  admissions in July/August compared to previous months, mostly attributed to increased cases of diarrhea. The 33% increase represents 10,000 cases across the BAY states. In previous years, partners observed a 20% increase during the rainy season. An increase of SAM cases is directly linked to gaps in the response of other sectors, for example, unhygienic conditions, lack of food, and water borne diseases that increasing the prevalence of malnutrition.
An estimated 21,056 households  ( HHs )  have been affected by torrential rains and flash floods across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe  ( BAY )  states. Information on people and locations affected is being collected on an ongoing basis. • The majority of people affected require emergency shelter and household supplies; water purification, emergency latrine repairs, hygiene kits, food items, health services, vector control and draining of stagnant water.
Increased cases of acute watery diarrhea  ( AWD )  due to lack of and/or contaminated drinking water were reported in Bama, Gwoza, Damboa, Jere, Maiduguri, and Ngala LGAs, with a total of 14,536 cases and 2 deaths reported between Epi week 22 – 33. • Increased cases of malaria were recorded in Monguno, Jere and Maiduguri where there is stagnant water in IDP camps with poor drainage. Between June and August, 65,866 malaria cases in children under 5 years of age were reported in Borno state through EWARS.
Increased cases of skin infections reported in Jere and Monguno LGAs. Over 70 case patients between the age of 1 month to 20 years old were identified in a single camp in Jere LGA. • Scale up and intensification of public health awareness  ( community sensitization )  to prevent cholera outbreak in Kuya IDP camp and Ngurno host community in Monguno as most of the flood affected people live in cholera prone areas.
Stagnant waters pose enhanced risks for children, including drowning, as well as health risks especially in Bakasi and Teachers Village cams in Maiduguri. • Increased negative coping mechanisms by women and children in all affected camps due to limitations such as restricted movement caused by flooding in camps.
Market supplies and household stocks: Market supplies for most staples are declining, following a normal trend in most areas. Traders are restocking their stores, and institutional purchases by government agencies, the food industry, and poultry farmers are underway in major markets as Dawanau market in Kano, the largest grain market in the West African sub region. Similarly, cross border purchases are also underway, mainly in Niger Republic. In the same vein, most households are consuming their own food during the postharvest period, gradually depleting their stocks. Exceptions are households in the northeast affected by the insurgency and households impacted by the farmer/pastoralist conflict where households have limited stocks that will deplete faster than normal.
Forty four  ( 44 )  new cases reported from 31st July to 2nd August, 2019 from the 3 LGAs  ( Yola North, Yola South and Girei )  bringing total case count to 501. o No new death reported within the reporting period  ( CFR=0.79 % ) . o No new ward affected. Total number of wards which reported at least one suspected case still stands at 17. o Song LGA has not reported a new case in 3 weeks
82% of assesssed settlements reported that some population remains in the hard to reach area • Populations consist largely of captive populations and vulnerable sub groups unable to journey to LGA capitals; Most have limited to no information on the availability of humanitarian aid services in LGA capitals. • Deteriorating food security and violent conflict are key drivers of displacement • Food insecurity and protection needs are most severe in Gwoza LGA, followed closely by Dikwa LGA
Population movement, conflict level and security restrictions: The IOM UN Report on new arrivals into MMC and Jere from Baga covering 24   31 December 2018, recorded influx of 8,248 internally displaced persons  ( IDPs )  from Baga in Kukawa LGA as a result of escalation of hostilities between the Armed Groups and Nigerian Army in Borno state. The new arrivals are in immediate need of humanitarian assistance, with many reportedly living without shelter and basic WASH facilities since arrival. Majority of the new arrivals cited Baga ward in Kukawa LGA as their place of origin before this latest displacement. The key trigger for the population movement was attributed to recent increase in attacks and fear of insecurity in the ward. On December 28 reports indicated that the Armed Groups are in full control of Baga town and came 4 kilometers closer to neighboring Monguno town. This led to massive displacement of population from all across Kukawa LGA into Monguno and further into MMC/Jere LGAs. NSAG attacked Kekeno and Monguno military barracks again on December 28. On December 29, 133 humanitarian personnel were temporarily relocated to Maiduguri. The ETT IOM Report: No. 102 covering January 14 – 20 2019 revealed that about 3819 IDPs arrived to MMC, Jere and Konduga LGAs. These IDPs have arrived mainly from Kukawa, Monguno and partly from Bama, Guzamala, and other surrounding LGAs impacted by the recent insurgents' attack. 95 percent of the new arrivals reported to have relocated due to the ongoing conflict, 3 percent voluntarily relocated while 2 percent relocated due to poor living condition.
Population movement: ETT IOM report covering the week of 14 20 January 2019, indicated a total of 10,122 population movements recorded, including 9,534 arrivals and 588 departures of persons across Borno and Adamawa states. Within the area of concern, arrivals were recorded in Bama, Damboa,Dikwa, Gwoza, Mafa, Magumeri, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas  ( LGAs )  of Borno state as well as Madagali, and Michika LGAs in Adamawa state. Monguno LGA has the highest number, with 3,902 arrivals. The arrivals were all from Kukawa LGA. The new arrivals reported to have relocated due to the ongoing conflict. However, there were departures from Madagali LGA in Adamawa state within the period.Heightened tensions in recent months have triggered further displacement, with close to 72,000 new arrivals registered between November 2018 and January 2019  ( Figure 5 ) . The trend in new displacements/new arrivals from November 2018 through January 2019 continually increased from 7,842 people in November 2018, to 19,854 people in December 2018 and a high of 44,111 people in January 2019. Borno State remains the epicentre of the crisis, with 14 LGAs that have received the highest number of new arrivals over the last three months. Population in Rann, Kala Balge LGA relocated to Cameroon republic in January as the attacks intensified in the area. Rann is host to about 80,000 IDPs before the January 27 attack by the insurgents.Similarly, Monguno is one of the towns with highest IDPs in the state with over 130,000 individuals staying in 12 camps  ( 8 formal and 4 informal )  and some affected populations are within host communities. It is estimated that a total of 3,000 to 4,000 households have so far arrived Monguno within the last 2 months, increasing intense competition with the host community for food and income opportunities. This population are in critical condition and in need of basic services as the recent withdrawal of most partners in Monguno have further deteriorated the situation. Food is also cited as a priority across all the new arrivals interviewed.
Following rapid assessments to Damboa in mid June to assess the humanitarian impact of the mass displacements, partners identified key urgent needs including:  Longer term shelter solution – e.g. non communal shelters for around 12,000 IDPs;  Latrine construction to meet sphere standard of 1:20;  Water gap of around 110,000 liters/day  ( if 3,500 in the case of more new arrivals by end of June ) ;  Protection partners to bolster protection measures and prioritize child protection
The humanitarian community is struggling to meet the needs of people in the various hotspots in Borno State, with systems in place no longer applicable to the magnaitude of the needs and gaps. Damboa: The population of Damboa is 149,082. More than half of the population is internally displaced and nearly all need humanitarian assistance. Damboa witnessed a significant displacement upsurge between late May and early June, following the relocation of people from Sabon Gari town.
Suspected cholera: No suspected cholera case reported in week 25.  Malnutrition: 1,420 cases of severe acute malnutrition were reported through EWARS in week 25. Of the reported cases, 159 were from FHI360 clinic Banki in Bama and 53 cases each were reported from Gamboru C MCH Clinic in Ngala and Kurbagayi MCH in Kwaya Kusar. Five associated deaths from severe acute malnutrition were reported in UMTH  ( 2 )  in Jere, Gumsuri Clinic  ( 2 )  in Damboa and General Hospital Magumeri  ( 1 )  in Magumeri.  Neonatal death: One neonatal death was reported in week 25 through EWARS from UMTH in Jere.  Maternal death: No maternal death was reported in week 25.
When looking at population groups in Adamawa, 90% of returnees and 88% of non displaced households were found to be in need of education assistance, and reported an average severity higher than that of IDP households with 7.3 for nondisplaced households and 6.5 for returnee households. Although the proportion of households reporting not owning basic school supplies was comparable across population groups, the driving indicators for higher needs of returnee and nondisplaced households focused on access to services.
Indeed, 82% of returnees and 77% of non displaced households reported facing at least one barrier to accessing education services vs. 68% among IDPs. Similarly, close to three quarters of nondisplaced and returnee households had at least one child not attending formal education at the time of data collection, compared to 64% of IDP households. Finally, only 29% of IDP households reported that at least one child never attended formal education whereas 51% of non displaced households reported a child not attending school. IDP households surveyed in Adamawa were largely found in urban centres, which might partly explain their improved access to education services and/or assistance.
When looking at population groups, displaced populations were much more affected than non displaced households, with 11% of IDP households found to be in need of protection assistance, and up to 21% of returnee households affected. Driving indicators for those higher needs were the same for both population groups – 39% of returnee households and 25% of IDP households reported experiencing movement restrictions in their area; and a higher proportion of displaced households were said to live in a ward where key informants reported incidents related to UXOs – 22% of returnee households and 15% of IDP households.
June 26: Nigerian troops killed "a number"  ( estimated at ten )  of Boko Haram militants in Gujba, Yobe. June 26: Nigerian troops killed fifteen bandits in Maru, Zamfara.
As was the case in Southern Yobe and in Yobe state at large, needs were provoked by over 92% of all population groups, in both Central and Northern Yobe, reporting the use of an insufficient fuel type for cooking, all population groups reporting that 71% of their respective households using a three stone fire as the primary cooking method and between 64%  ( returnees in Northern Yobe )  and 99%  ( IDPs in Central Yobe and Nondisplaced in Northern Yobe )  reporting at least one barrier to accessing food.
Most residents in Nigeria's ballooning informal settlements, which house almost 70 per cent of the urban population, live without access to even the most basic services like running water and toilets. They lack any security of tenure, in constant fear of being evicted,' said Farha presenting a preliminary statement of her findings at the end of a 10 day visit. “Successive governments have allowed economic inequality in Nigeria to reach extreme levels, a fact that is clearly evident in the housing sector. There is an estimated housing deficit of 22 million units, and 130 million people lack access to adequate sanitation. Meanwhile, newly built luxury dwellings are springing up throughout cities – made possible often through the forced eviction of poor communities.
In 2018, there were 4,516 reported cases in Nigeria, 318 serious cases and 364 deaths. I therefore call on all mothers to ensure their children are vaccinated from this disease.' Meningococcal meningitis is the bacterial form of meningitis; a devastating disease associated with high fatality  ( up to 50% when untreated )  and high frequency  ( more than 10% )  of severe complications. Over 10,000 cases of meningitis occur annually in Nigeria; in 2017 alone, 14,766 cases were reported with 1,207 deaths. Vaccines are however available for prevention and control of meningitis outbreaks.
More than 10 million children out of school are in Nigeria, with 60 percent of them being girls. The North East region has one of the lowest literacy rates compounded by a decade of insurgency. The project which will be launched by the Borno state governor are aimed at restoring children who have been displaced by the crisis in the state back to school.
In Nigeria, military forces made significant inroads against Boko Haram. In an announcement on May 13th, an army spokesperson announced that a unit of soldiers performed a successful insurgent clearing operation in Borno State, which also led to the rescue of 54 hostages. Elsewhere in Borno, Task Force Battalion and the Civilian Joint Task Force militia cleared six villages in Chibok Local Government Area on May 12th. Seven other locations were cleared by military forces in Maiduguri, Mobbar and Biu Local Government Areas. However, on May 13th three soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel, were reportedly killed by a Boko Haram roadside blast 30km North near Damboa. Four other soldiers sustained injuries. It is unclear which faction of Boko Haram implemented the attack, though Shekau's fighters have favoured roadside IEDs in the recent past.
Hard to reach data indicates that ongoing wild polio transmission in Borno state remains possible, and that access restrictions in Northeast Nigeria persist as a potential barrier to global polio eradication. • KIs from hard to reach areas reported widespread violence. While some focus group respondents expressed a desire for security intervention, others feared being targeted in airstrikes or caught in crossfire. • Focus groups reported near universal rustling of livestock, harvest confiscation, and destruction of nonreligious schools which has significantly disrupted livelihoods and continues to negatively impact daily life.
The gallant troops once again devastated and clipped the wings of the terrorists group in a fierce encounter which occurred at about 18: 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. “The troops captured one gun truck mounted with Anti Aircraft gun, one Rocket Propelled Grenade  ( RPG )  tube, 8 AK 47 Rifles and 60 rounds of 12.77 mm ammunition.“Others include 4 X 36 Hand Grenades, six AK 47 Rifle Magazines, one FN rifle and one Techno cell phone. “Also, one gun truck, one AA gun and one IEDs borne vehicle, belonging to the insurgents were destroyed. “However, one soldier was wounded and a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force  ( CJTF )  was killed in action,' adding that the soldier was receiving medical attention.The army spokesperson further disclosed that in the early hours of Wednesday; the troops recovered six additional dead bodies of the insurgents, four AK 47 rifles, one FN rifle, empty magazine, 1 x 36 Hand Grenade, and one unexploded Ordnance RPG bomb.
Thirty  ( 30 )  new cases reported from 26 th July to 29 th July, 2019 from the 4 affected LGAs  ( Yola North, Yola South, Girei and Song )  bringing total case count to 434. o No new death reported within the reporting period  ( CFR=0.92 % ) . o No new ward affected. Total number of wards which reported at least one suspected case still stands at 17. o Song LGA has not reported a new case in 3 weeks
Abuja, March 17, 2019 ( NAN )  Gas fired and hydro electricity generating stations in Nigeria released an average of 4,197 megawatts of electricity into the national grid on Saturday, a daily energy report has said.It said that the energy sent out by the stations was down by 230.25 megawatts from the figure released on Friday. It, however, said that 1,928.5 megawatts could not be generated due to unavailability of gas. The report said that unavailability of transmission infrastructure also accounted for non generation of 26.9 megawatt during the period. Similarly, it said that 1,445.5 megawatts was not generated due to high frequency resulting from unavailability of distribution infrastructure. The report revealed that the power sector lost an estimated N1.6 billion on Saturday to factors such as insufficient gas supply, distribution infrastructure and transmission infrastructure. On sector reform and activities, it said that the dominant constraint for Saturday's generation was unavailability of gas. It said that the peak generation attained on the day was 4,713 megawatts. ( NAN )
Girls are facing specific challenges in accessing education in some LGAs like Damboa, Borno State due to long distances to school, an inadequate number of female teachers, an insufficient number of WASH facilities  ( especially gendersegregated toilets ) , and a lack of support from parents who may not see girls' education as a priority.
Humanitarian needs remain highest among the new arrivals into Maiduguri  ( more than 40,000 people1  )  and Monguno  ( an estimated 18,000 people ) , and among the population of Rann in Kala Balge LGA. In Maiduguri and Monguno, nearly 3,500 families are sleeping under open skies because there is no space to build new shelters
Suspected Yellow Fever: Two suspected yellow fever cases were reported through EWARS in week 4 from Shuwari Host community clinic  ( 1 )  in Damboa and Koronglim dispensary  ( 1 )  in Chibok. Six additional cases were reported through IDSR* from Monguno  ( 1 ) , Konduga  ( 1 ) , Nganzai  ( 1 ) , Gwoza  ( 1 ) , Gubio  ( 1 )  and Shani  ( 1 )  LGAs, making a total of 8 cases. No associated death was reported.Suspected VHF: One suspected viral haemorrhagic fever case reported in week 4 through IDSR in Jere LGA.
Malnutrition: 911 cases of severe acute malnutrition were reported through EWARS in week 4. Of the reported cases, 55 each were reported from INTERSOS Health Facility in Bama and Kurbagayi MCH in Kwaya Kusar. No associated death was reported.  Neonatal death: No neonatal death was reported in week 4 through EWARS.  Maternal death: Three maternal deaths were reported in week 4 through EWARS in Wunje dispensary Shani, Abbot clinic Biu, and Gumsuri dispensary Damboa.
With 60 percent of displaced people living within host communities, largescale displacement continues to place a heavy burden on the already insufficient and limited resources of vulnerable communities, leading to increased social tensions53.On the other hand, IDPs and returnees reported their appreciation for the support received from host communities such as access to land. Meanwhile, cases of harassment, extortion and theft, discrimination against IDPs and returnees, and sexual assault, particularly against women and girls, were also highlighted during the FGDs. The deterioration of their socio economic conditions and food insecurity exposed them to child/forced labour and human trafficking.
UYO All Progressives Congress, APC, has condemned attacks by unknown gunmen on its campaign grounds on Tuesday night, which have left at least three persons injured. Vanguard gathered that the gunmen, who arrived the expansive grounds at about 7:30p.m. in a car, threw dynamite into the premises before opening fire on members and supporters of the party. It was also gathered that training programme for APC agents for Saturday's governorship and House of Assembly elections was going on at the campaign grounds when the incident occurred.“Some months ago, unknown gunmen fired shots into the bedroom of the APC governorship candidate, Obong Nsima Ekere, at his Ewet Housing Estate residence, with his family members narrowly escaping the attack. “The attack at the campaign office is a confirmation of earlier intelligence received by our party of the likely attempt by PDP to truncate the March 9 governorship polls in the state.
Though no serious security incidents and criminal activities in the above settlements were reported, there were however some security issues have identified by refugees. Lacking of lockable tents and low security consciousness with high rate of thefts and break ins have been recognized by refugees in safety and security of communities in Adagom settlement. Violence and crime resulting from late night sales of alcohol with increased drugs and substance abuse have made refugees over 60 years old people worrying than others.
One person was confirmed dead, while no fewer than 2,000 persons were displaced after armed bandits allegedly sacked 10 villages in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State. A community source told Vanguard that the incident took place Wednesday night and one unidentified person was killed in Ruma Tsohowa area of the local government. According to the source, over 2,000 women and children have been displaced by the attack and currently taking refuge at Model Primary School in Batsari. It will be recalled that bandits had, last weekend, attacked Kasai village in the local government area, killing an army captain and five civilians. The source, however, said the attack had since continued after the killing of the soldier and other civilians. According to the source, “no night after the attack leading to the killing of the soldier that they don't carry out attack. They attack two villages per day. The last was carried out in Ruma Tsohowa last night  ( Wednesday )  where one person was killed and animals were carted away.'The villages sacked include Garin Labo, Garin Yara, Kasai, Sabon Garin Dunburawa, Dantudun Garin Yara, Shingi and Garin Dodo to mention but a few.
Following the declaration by the Nigerian Center for Disease Control of a Lassa fever outbreak on 22 January, WHO declared a level two emergency on 4 February. Though Lassa fever is endemic in the West Africa region, there has been a sharp increase in the number of cases this year. In four weeks, the number of cases has already reached two thirds of the total cases reported last year. Nigeria is the most affected country, reporting 275 confirmed cases with 57 deaths. Four other countries  ( Benin, Guinea, Liberia and Togo )  report 12 confirmed cases, including two deaths. More suspected cases are under investigation. Six countries at risk  ( Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali, Niger and Sierra Leone )  have started prevention and preparedness measures.
At least 30 people have been killed by armed bandits who raided a village in northwest Nigeria, police and residents said Tuesday. Motorcycle riding gunmen attacked Kware village in Shinkafi district on Sunday night, opening fire on residents and burning homes.They came around 4:00 pm and opened fire on the village, shooting anyone on sight and burning houses,' he said. The attack came just three days after bandits killed 32 vigilantes in Kware, at a checkpoint set up by locals, police and residents had told AFP. The vigilantes were part of a militia force providing security for traders in the area, with besieged communities taking security into their own hands. Deadly attacks have raged across the northwest where bandits have thrived. Farming and herding communities in Zamfara and the wider region have long been terrorised by gangs who raid villages, stealing cattle and kidnapping residents for ransom. Last week some 60 people died in multiple raids on rural villages in Zamfara and Sokoto State. The repeat attacks on rural villages, often with little protection from security forces, have spurred a rise in armed vigilante groups. Yet the groups have been accused of extrajudicial killings of suspected bandits, leading to reprisals and escalating insecurity. In recent months the criminals gangs launched attacks in neighbouring Kaduna and Katsina states, abducting residents for ransom. On Saturday five villagers were killed in clashes with bandits in Sabon Sara village in Kaduna state's Giwa district near the border with Zamfara, according the police and residents.
One person died while two others were injured when thugs attacked members of the All Progressives Congress  ( APC )  at a rally in Sagbama area of Bayelsa. A resident in Sagbama Local Government Area who witnessed the incident said about 15 thugs used dangerous weapons to disperse people at the event. On Saturday evening, thugs disrupted APC campaign rally at Tungbabiri, Sagbama Local Government Area, Bayelsa.
Since the conflict between Nigerian security forces and armed opposition groups  ( AOGs )  escalated in 2013, more than two million individuals have been displaced. Most were displaced within Borno State, particularly to urban centres in accessible Local Government Areas  ( LGAs ) . The humanitarian response is challenged by information gaps including, but not limited to, a lack of clarity on the security environment in inaccessible areas outside of urban centres, clarity on the availability of services and persons' access to services in accessible locations and the varying vulnerabilities of beneficiaries.
The FGD with the sub groups discussion above revealed that the majority of the refugees in the settlement of Adagom & Anyake possess Cameroonian national identity cards, refugee identity cards and/or proGres print out or ration cards issued by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons  ( NCFRMI )  and UNHCR. A good number of walk ins both in the collective centre and settlement  ( in Adagom )  were undocumented due to lack of a stabled registration team in the settlement. An estimated 98% of refugees do not possess civil status documentation namely birth certificate, marriage certificates, or death certificate, etc.
In the area of psychosocial support, poor state of mental health was identified by the subgroups as a serious issue in the settlement. Causes of poor mental health highlighted include: experience of violence in home country before and during the flight from Cameroon and these include: killing of loved ones; separation from families; breakdown of family structures; burning of houses; loss of property as well as difficulties in the asylum country.
Provision of materials for partitioning of shelter is a high priority as the refugees have stressed the need for privacy2 . Fast tracking the construction of shelters is an ongoing process and is currently being undertaken. Rhema Care can also provide the materials  ( brick, sand, cement and water )  and the required tools. There is a need to provide cash for labour. It requires further approval from UNHCR since it has budgetary implications.
Inadequate living conditions and the inability to build additional latrines in the overcrowded camps is resulting in a significant risk of epidemics. A cholera outbreak has already been declared in Adamawa State. Moderate rainfall will continue to affect central and north eastern Nigeria on 28 August.
As of June 2018, the United Nations reported that there were 1.7 million displaced persons in Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States. Lack of livelihood opportunities has forced many families to send children as young as 5 years old to hawk items in the streets or beg in order to have money to buy food, and both boys and girls are reportedly engaged in “survival sex'. Internally displaced persons, especially in the northeast, face severe protection problems, including the widespread sexual abuse of women and girls.
Civil society organizations have widely reported cases of trafficking for the sexual exploitation of women, including by government officials, security forces and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, in State run camps for internally displaced persons, informal camps and local communities in and around Maiduguri and across the north east of the country. They have also reported a lack of resources available to internally displaced victims of sexual exploitation and gender based violence, who have limited access to safe spaces, confidential psychosocial counselling and medical services. Women and girls abducted by Boko Haram and babies born as a result of rape, face stigmatization and community isolation.
A yellow fever outbreak has been active in Nigeria since September, 2017:From 2017 to 2018, 163 cases were confirmed in 17 States: Kwara  ( 8 ) , Kogi  ( 12 ) , Kano  ( 1 ) , Zamfara  ( 19 ) , Kebbi  ( 7 ) , Nasarawa  ( 3 ) , Niger  ( 1 ) , Katsina  ( 2 ) , Edo  ( 90 ) , Ekiti  ( 2 ) , Rivers  ( 1 ) , Anambra  ( 1 ) , FCT  ( 11 ) , Benue  ( 1 ) , Delta  ( 1 ) , Ondo  ( 2 )  and Abia  ( 1 ) : in 52 Local Government areas  ( LGAs ) . • From September 2017 to December 2018, 283 samples  ( presumptive positive   246 and inconclusive   37 )  were sent to IP Dakar for re confirmation.
Women and children constitute 87% of the new displacements experienced by the communities affected by conflict in north east Nigeria. Critical needs for dignity, including in menstrual hygiene remain largely unmet for women and girls of reproductive age. In addition to living in crowded areas, without privacy, the needs reproductive health needs of women and girls continue throughout the disaster. Yet, in displacement settings, many women and girls cannot afford sanitary/dignity materials and other basic needs.
In Gembu and Takum, areas identified by women as high risks are: ▪ Farms. Women reported going to look for jobs in farms which are as far as 2 days walk. They have to sleep in the bush. ▪ Community facilities where refugees are living together. Although they expressed gratitude for the facilities that local authorities and host communities allowed them to use  ( schools, “reception centre' in Gembu ) , the places are congested and there are no proper WASH facilities ▪ Rented houses in Gembu or Takum towns. Women reported to be “harassed and abused' by the landlords as they struggle to pay rent  ( around 200 dollars per year ) . Majority reported having payment arrears.
November 26: Nigerian soldiers killed three Boko Haram militants in Gwoza, Borno. November 26: Nigerian soldiers killed three Boko Haram militants in Kaga, Borno. November 26: Nigerian soldiers killed one Boko Haram militant in Bama, Borno. November 26: Sectarian violence resulted in three deaths in Gassol, Taraba.
Without access to culturally appropriate clothing, sanitary and hygiene items, the mobility of women and girls is restricted. Their health and safety can also be compromised. As a result, they might be unable to seek basic services including humanitarian aid. The provision of dignity and menstrual hygiene kits and services is very significant and will help in addressing several other protection concerns. Including the ability to promote mobility, self esteem and safety of women and girls and right to dignity, privacy and other sexual and reproductive health rights.
The movement of thousands of internally displaced people who fled violent clashes in Kukawa and Monguno LGAs of Borno State at end 2018 continued in January 2019. An estimated 30,000 people, the majority of them from Baga town near the shores of Lake Chad, fled their homes by foot and by vehicle, without shelter or food, to converge on internally displaced camps in greater Maiduguri  ( MMC, Jere, and Konduga LGAs ) , mainly to Teachers Village, Bakasi, Gubio, Mogcolis and Dolori IDP camps. Thousands more fled to Monguno and other unconfirmed locations. Women and children make up 87 per cent of the newly displaced population. Teachers Village alone received an estimated 20,000 new arrivals from the end of December through January, bringing the total camp population to more than 30,000 individuals in a location originally set up for 10,000 people maximum. This mass influx of people and resulting overpopulation of the camp significantly overstretched the existing resources in Teachers Village, especially in terms of shelter, leaving thousands of people sleeping outside in the open and living in extremely overcrowded and deplorable conditions.
Results show that the daily average number of individuals observed in February at the FMPs in Nigeria was 1,385, a fourteen per cent decreased compared to January 2019. This decrease is reportedly attributed to restricted movements around the country during the recently conducted elections in Nigeria. In February, Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon were the main countries of intended destination and departure of individuals passing through the different FMPs. In addition, the main types of flows identified were: short term local movements  ( 43% of all flows ) ; economic migration of more than six months  ( 34% of all flows ) ; and seasonal migration  ( 16% of all flows ) . Four main modes of transport were identified: travel by car  ( 61% of all flows ) , bus  ( 27% of all flows ) , bicycle  ( 5% of all flows )  and motorbike  ( 5% of all flows ) . Nigerian  ( 50% ) , Nigerien  ( 36% ) , Chadian  ( 6% ) , Malian  ( 4% )  and Cameroonian  ( 3% )  nationals were the main nationalities recorded this month
The Sokoto FMP observes the cross border flows of migrants between Nigeria and Niger. The Sokoto FMP has been collecting data since March 2017, covering three migratory routes in Illela, Gada and SabonBirnin. Six enumerators, two in each location, carry out the task of monitoring flows travelling through the FMP. Results show that the daily average number of individuals observed in February 2019 at the Flow Monitoring Point of Sokoto decreased by eighteen per cent compared to January 2018, reportedly, the decrease is due to the low movements during recently conducted elections in Nigeria. Tahoua  ( 52% ) , Maradi  ( 39% ) , Niamey  ( 2% ) , Dosso  ( 3% ) , Zinder  ( 4% )  in Niger were the main cities of departure of individuals passing through Sokoto, whereas Maradi  ( 43% ) , Tahoua  ( 43% ) , Niamey,  ( 3% )  Dosso  ( 8% ) , Zinder  ( 2% )  and Diffa  ( 1% )   ( all of which are located in Niger )  were the main cities of intended destination of observed flows. The main types of flows identified were: short term local movements of less than 6 months  ( 62% of all flows ) , economic migration of more than 6 months  ( 18% of all flows ) , seasonal migration  ( 16% of all flows )  and tourism  ( 4% of all flows ) . Four main modes of transport were identified: cars  ( 52% of all flows ) , buses  ( 15% of all flows ) , bicycles  ( 13% of all flows )  and motorbikes  ( 14% of all flows ) . Nigerian  ( 49% )  and Nigerien  ( 44% )  nationals were the main nationalities recorded this month.
The Kano FMP monitors cross border flows of migrants between Nigeria and Niger. The Kano FMP has been collecting data since March 2017, covering two migratory routes in Dala and Nasarawa LGAs in Kano state. Six enumerators, three in each location, carry out the task of monitoring flows travelling through the FMP. Results show that the daily average number of individuals observed in February 2019 at the Kano FMP decreased by thirteen per cent compared to January 2019, reportedly, the decrease is due to the low movements during recently conducted electionsin Nigeria. In February, Zinder  ( 51% ) , Maradi  ( 38% )  and Diffa  ( 5% )  in Niger, Ndjamena  ( 4% )  in Chad and Center  ( 2% )  in Cameroon were the main cities of departure of travellers passing through Kano, whereas Maradi  ( 50% ) , Zinder  ( 38% )  and Diffa  ( 7% )  in Niger, Ndjamena  ( 3% )  in Chad and Center  ( 2% )  in Cameroon were the main cities of intended destination of observed flows. The main types of flows identified were: short term local movements  ( 35% of all flows ) , seasonal  ( 16% of all flows ) , economic migration of more than six months  ( 40% of all flows )  and tourism  ( 9% of all flows ) . Two main modes of transport were identified: cars  ( 66% of all flows )  and buses  ( 34% of all flows ) . Nigerian  ( 51% ) , Nigerien  ( 34% ) , Chadian  ( 7% ) , Malian  ( 5% )  and Cameroonian  ( 3% )  nationals were the main nationalities recorded this month
There are 1.9 million internally displaced persons  ( IDPs )  reported to be in Nigeria  ( IOM/DTM Round 26 ) , of which the majority are in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States. As per the June 2019 Cadre Harmonisé  ( CH )  report, the number of people in need of food assistance in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States, is around 3 million  ( June to August 2019: Level 3 4 )  showing a deterioration of the food security situation with 1.7 m in Borno, 945,000 in Yobe and 278,000 in Adamawa attributable to conflict, displacement and influx of new arrivals.
ETT assessments identified the following movement triggers: voluntary relocation  ( 4% ) , improved security  ( 3% ) , fear of attack  ( 24% ) , ongoing conflict  ( 12% )  military operation  ( 54% )  and poor living conditions  ( 3% ) .
Damoba: 8,921 arrivals were recorded in Damboa LGA of Borno state. The new arrivals were all from Sabon Gari in Aure/Multe/Forfor ward and were tracked at Damboa central ward of Damboa LGA. The new arrivals all reported to have relocated due to military operation.
Askira/Uba: 365 arrivals and 628 departures were recorded in Askira/Uba LGA of Borno state. These include 142 arrivals from Mussa of Askira/Uba LGA tracked at Wamdeo ward of Askira/Uba LGA. Other arrivals include 161 arrivals from Uba ward of Hong LGA and 62 arrivals from Mutum Biyu II ward of Gassol LGA of Taraba state. Departures include 101 from Gatamarwa ward of Chibok LGA, 272 departures from Hildi and Uba wards of Hong LGA, 77 departures from Luggere ward of Yola North LGA, 79 departures from Bole Yolde Pate ward of Yola South LGA, 59 departures from Nasarawo ward of Mubi South LGA and 40 departures from Gereng ward of Girei LGA of Adamawa state. 59% of the new arrivals reported to have relocated due to fear of attack while 41% relocated due to the ongoing conflict. 60% of the departure was due to the ongoing conflict, 24% due to fear of attack, 9% due to improved security while 7% was due to poor living conditions.