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No fewer than 20 insurgents were killed in an ambush on their convoy by troops of 130 Battalion in Borno State, it was learnt. The heavily armed terrorists were heading to attack villages surrounding Baga town when troops attacked their convoy. Nine soldiers were reportedly wounded in the operation.
Case study findings indicated that short acting contraceptive methods were widely available in Maiduguri and Jere LGAs, whereas LARC and PAC services were much less available.
At least 60 killed in ten months in Khana and Gokana LGA. At least five killed in two days in Rumuodogo, Emohua LGA. No investigation or justice for victims. Bodo community targeted, activist killed.
HIghlights:  One index case was reported on 27 April 2020, and confirmed on 29 April 2020 in Damaturu LGA
Nigeria's strict abortion laws are another key cause of maternal mortality. Under the Nigerian penal code, abortion is only allowed when the woman's life is endangered and abortion is prohibited in cases of rape or incest or to preserve the woman's health, which violates the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People's Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa  ( Maputo Protocol )  ratified by Nigeria in 2005.
Courts continued to impose death sentences. Although no execution was recorded, there are still more than 2,000 people on death row.
10% of camps reported cases of malaria.
On 29 June   3 July, heavy rain and windstorms were reported in Borno State, affecting 19 internally displaced people  ( IDP )  sites. The worst hit areas are Maiduguri, Jere, Kaga and Konduga local government area  ( LGA ) , where rain and strong wind have affected some 2,600 individuals. In addition, at least 575 shelters, and 116 lavatories have been damaged.
Maiduguri: 788 arrivals were recorded in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council of Borno State. The arrivals include 725 from Dalori/Wanori ward of Konduga LGA and 63 from Gudumbali East ward of Guzamala LGA and were tracked in Maisandari ward. 92% of the new arrivals reported to have relocated due to the ongoing conflict/attack while 8% relocated due to military operations.
In Round 30 assessments, access to food was on site in 39 per cent, down from 38 per cent in the last round of assessment published in November. Food was off site in 43 per cent of sites  ( no change from last round of assessment ) . However, there were no food provisions in 17 per cent  ( down from 19% )  of sites assessed.
Armed attacks are escalating in many localities across the Lake Chad Basin, uprooting thousands more people and prolonging displacement and adversity faced by millions of civilians across the region. Close to 2.7 million people  ( refugees and internally displaced )  have fled their homes. Food insecurity is on the rise due to increasing attacks and insecurity. Some 4.1 million people are expected to face food insecurity at “crisis' and “emergency' levels during the lean season of 2020. 400,000 children are at risk of severe acute malnutrition. The region is facing a severe protection crisis.
Educational facilities were present in 51 per cent of locations with returnees. This figure was 56 per cent for Borno, 55 per cent in Yobe and 47 per cent in Adamawa.
Earlier this week  ( 14/07 ) , the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control had recorded 591 confirmed cases and 35 associated deaths in Borno, where a decade long humanitarian crisis has left 1.8 million people displaced and 10.6 million in need of assistance
This year, there has been an increase in the number of Lassa fever  ( LF )  cases reported across the country. As of the 24th of January 2020, 195 confirmed cases and 29 deaths had been reported in 11 states including Ondo and Kano. Given the tropical climate in Nigeria and abundance of the disease vector in our environment, we are at a high risk of infectious diseases like Lassa fever. This is also the case for other African countries with this context
There were seven suspected cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis  ( CSM )  reported from seven LGAs in six states  ( Akwa Ibom – 1, Borno – 1, Katsina – 2, Ondo – 1, Osun – 1 & Sokoto   1 ) . None was laboratory confirmed and no death was recorded
There were 19 suspected cases of cholera reported from three LGAs in three states  ( Bayelsa – 3, Ebonyi   5 & Kebbi – 11 ) . None was laboratory confirmed and four deaths were recorded.
There were four suspected cases of Monkeypox reported from four LGAs in three states  ( Lagos – 2, Edo – 1 & Ondo   1 )  this week. None was laboratory confirmed and no death was recorded  All suspected cases were confirmed for Chickenpox
Twenty six per cent of sites where returnees have settled had markets nearby  ( an increase from 25% in last round of assessment published in November 2019 ) . Twenty six per cent of markets were functional.
Communal boreholes were the most common Water, Sanitation and Hygiene  ( WASH )  facilities available in areas of returns, at 29 per cent. The next most found WASH facility were hand pumps in 25 per cent  ( down by 1% since last round of assessment )  of sites.
Seven  ( 8 )  suspected cases of Lassa fever reported as at 10th February, 2020. 1 sample from Numan Local Government and 1 from Yola North LGA tested positive while 6 are negative. Number of deaths in confirmed cases is 1. • A new positive case confirmed. Patient is a contact of the index confirmed case
Friends and neighbours were cited as the most trusted source of information in 60 per cent of sites  ( down from 62% in the last round of assessment published in November ) . Local and community leaders were cited as the second most trusted source of information in 30 per cent of sites  ( up from 24% ) .
A child was killed and two IDPs wounded from the impact of a suspected unexploded ordinance  ( UXO )  at the Farm Center camp, near Maiduguri on 1 June
Ninety three per cent  ( up from 92% )  attributed their displacement to the ongoing conflict in north eastern Nigeria, 6 per cent  ( down by 1% )  returnees said they were displaced due to communal clashes and 1 per cent due to natural disasters.
Twenty one  ( 21 )  cases of Lassa fever reported as at 25 th February 2020, with 2 associated deaths. The cases are from MMC  ( 6 ) , Jere  ( 5 ) , Bayo  ( 4 ) , Chibok  ( 1 ) , Askira Uba  ( 1 ) , Gwoza  ( 1 ) , Biu  ( 1 ) , Mafa  ( 1 )  and Monguno  ( 1 )  Three  ( 3 )  samples tested positive while, fifteen  ( 15 )  samples were negative. 3 sample results pending with NCDC lab.
Nigeria's displaced population are vulnerable, without means of livelihood, thus, the burden of provision also falls on the government.
The number of returnees living in households with wall in Borno went up from 63 per cent in the last round of assessment to 81 per cent amongst all. Borno also had the highest damaged  ( 31% )  homes. But 81 per cent of returnees in Borno were living in walled buildings, while 8 per cent are living in traditional shelters.
The prolonged land border closure in Nigeria has continued to limit traders' ability to supply the markets, export and boost volumes of commodities typically traded  ( including rice, fresh produce, and cash crops )  with neighbouring countries like Cameroun, Chad Benin and Niger.
In line with the foregoing, Nigeria must address its security challenges and equally cater to its displaced population. This is because the two issues are inter dependent. Solving the security crisis means stopping the displacement figure from multiplying.
Ngala: 252 arrivals were recorded in Ngala LGA of Borno State. The arrivals include 141 from Rann “A' ward. And 111 from Fotokol of Cameroon. The arrivals were all due to poor living conditions.
Therefore, as a matter of urgency, the Nigerian state must act fast on three important steps. First, provide for its internally displaced population. Second, government should re strategise its security architecture to be able to arrest old and new vistas of violence and conflict in the country. Third, a long term plan of returning internally displaced persons should be made.
Thousands of civilians have been killed and millions forced to flee their homes. While some have found shelter with relatives or at government run camps, most internally displaced persons  ( IDPs )  live in makeshift settlements and largely rely on support from local communities and aid organizations
More than 8,000 IDPs were directly affected with homes, property and valuables lost to the inferno.
The conflict continues to impact these areas. Between November 2018 and January 2019, 80,000 new IDPs were registered in Nigeria. Women and children made up 87 percent of the IDPs registered in that period. As of March 2019, 823,000 people were residing in areas where humanitarian organizations have no access.
Following the recently reported fire incident at Waterboard IDP Camp on 12th March 2020, another fire outbreak was recorded on 22nd March 2020 at about 12:10 PM. The recent incident has left a total number of 248 individuals  ( 48 households )  without shelters and properties. In addition, 56 makeshift shelters and food ration cards belonging to 14 households were also destroyed. A child who was close to one of the affected shelters sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at ALIMA Health Facility.
The affected victims who are in urgent need of Non Food Items  ( NFIs ) , food items, shelter, and psychosocial support include 122 children, 60 adult males, 42 adult females, and 24 elderly persons.
The majority of IDP camps are clustered in Maiduguri, the capital and largest city of Borno State. Due in part to a lack of available land in the city, challenges delivering services and humanitarian assistance, including sexual and reproductive health services, persist.
Between August 2015 and 2018, 1.6 million people, including 650,000 in Borno State, have returned to or moved closer to their homes, indicating that conditions have improved in some locations. However, insecurity persists and a lack of access to basic services and infrastructure impedes safe and sustainable returns
6 new cases were confirmed. As at 4 th May 2020, 114 suspected cases have been reported. 10 confirmed positive,  ( Mubi South 2; Mubi North 4; Hong 1; Lamurde 1; Yola North 1; Yola South 1 ) ; 44 negatives and 58 pending. 2 samples tested require retesting.
• 2 additional confirmed cases • Total number of Confirmed Cases as at 24th April 2020 stands at 14 • Total associated deaths   2. • Distribution of confirmed cases by LGA   10 from Jere, 2 from MMC, 1 from Gwoza, and 1 from Bui LGAs
14 additional confirmed case reported today  Total number of Confirmed Cases as at 10th May 2020 stands at 185  Additional 6 patients discharged today, Total discharge   12  No death reported today  Total associated deaths – 16  ( 15 in Isolation facilities and 1 community death. )   Distribution of confirmed cases by LGA   56 from Jere, 115 from MMC, 3 from Gwoza, 2 from Damboa, 1 from Bayo, 6 from Bui and 1 from Konduga LGAs
Borno State has been most impacted by the conflict and hosts the highest number of IDPs in Nigeria  more than 1.4 million.The key drivers of this influx include displacement due to ongoing terrorist attacks, conflict between the insurgency and the military, fear of attack, and poor living conditions
February 18: Gunmen killed two soldiers in Jos, Plateau. February 18: Herdsmen killed two in Ovia North East, Edo. February 18: Four Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps  ( NSCDC )  officers were kidnapped in Ofu, Kogi.
February 20: Nigerian police killed two Hausa traders in Abeokuta, Ogun. February 20: Airstrikes killed "some key"  ( estimated at five )  ISWA leaders in Abadam, Borno. February 20: Bandits killed two and kidnapped one in Chikun, Kaduna. February 20: A cult clash resulted in ten deaths in Oredo, Edo.
February 21: Police killed two robbers in Abuja, FCT. February 21: Boko Haram killed "some"  ( estimated at five )  vigilantes in Damaturu, Yobe. February 21: Thirteen children were kidnapped in Ilorin West, Kwara.
February 10–20: Troops killed thirteen bandits in Katsina and Zamfara; estimated at identified location of Shinkafi, Zamfara.
The total number of confirmed COVID 19 cases remains thirteen  ( 13 ) ; eleven cases from Damaturu LGA and two  ( 2 )  cases from Bade LGA.
Twenty one  ( 21 )  cases of Lassa fever reported as at 26 th February 2020, with 2 associated deaths. The cases are from MMC  ( 6 ) , Jere  ( 5 ) , Bayo  ( 4 ) , Chibok  ( 1 ) , Askira Uba  ( 1 ) , Gwoza  ( 1 ) , Biu  ( 1 ) , Mafa  ( 1 )  and Monguno  ( 1 )  Three  ( 3 )  samples tested positive while, sixteen  ( 16 )  samples were negative. 2 sample results pending with NCDC lab.
12 May 2020: The total number of confirmed COVID 19 cases is twenty  ( 20 ) : Thirteen  ( 13 )  cases from Damaturu, two  ( 2 )  cases from Bade, four  ( 4 )  cases from Nguru, and One  ( 1 )  case from Geidam LGA.
Ten  ( 10 )  suspected cases of Lassa fever reported as at 26 th February, 2020. 2 confirmed positive from Numan and Yola North LGA and 8 negatives. 1 death reported in confirmed cases.
On 9 June, non state armed groups  ( NSAG )  killed 71 civilians in an attack against a remote village in Gubio Local Government Area  ( LGA )  in Borno State. The attack occurred 12 days after an attack against another village in Borno's Nganzai LGA during which NSAG killed at least 30 civilians and injured another 8.
As at 8 th May 2020, 138 suspected cases have been reported. 13 confirmed positive,  ( Mubi South 2; Mubi North 4; Hong 2; Lamurde 1; Yola North 1; Yola South 1, Girei 2 ) ; 94 negatives and 29 pending. 2 samples tested require retesting.
One  ( 1 )  positive case reported  ( 21/04/2020 ) . • Index case is a 47 year old man who presented with cough, fever and body weakness after his return from kano on the 14th of April 2020. Sample was collected on 18/04/2020. • A total of 16 suspected cases have been investigated  ( 1 positive, 7 negative and 8 pending )
As at 30th April, 2020, 60 suspected cases have been reported. 2 confirmed positive  ( 1 from Yola North and 1 from Mubi North LGA ) , 13 negatives and 45 pending. No death has been reported.
Restrictive norms ensure women and girls have limited access to opportunities and resources that can foster their empowerment, leaving them vulnerable, and with limited agency and decision making within their homes, ultimately creating inequitable relationships within the home
As at 1 st May 2020, 87 suspected cases have been reported. 4 confirmed positive  ( 1 each from Yola North, Yola South, Hong, and Mubi North LGAs ) , 20 negatives and 67 pending. No death has been reported.
There are currently 254 confirmed cases of COVID 19 recorded in Nigeria, with 44 discharged patients and six deaths.  The restrictions on movements in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun enter its second week. Efforts are being made to support contact tracing, testing and reduce further transmission.
Over 19,122 refugees registered by UNHCR and the Government of Nigeria in 2019 Over 400 GBV incidents were registered in 2019 including physical assault, domestic violence, survival sex, rape/sexual assault, early marriage, teenage pregnancy, emotional abuse.
A total of 1,145 child protection cases were documented and addressed in 2019 including, physical abuse, child labour, neglect, defilement, sexual/emotional/verbal abuse, abduction, trafficking
540,049 internally displaced population out of which 262,722 are in Northwest states of Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Sokoto and Kano states while the remaining 277,327 are in Northcentral states of Benue, Plateau and Nassarawa states.
2,035,232 INTERNALLY DISPLACED POPULATION, 280,451 NIGERIAN REFUGEES REGISTERED IN CAMEROON, CHAD, AND NIGER UNHCR   as of January 2020 55,340 REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS REGISTERED IN NIGERIA in Northeast states of Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, Taraba, Bauchi and Gombe, 91% due to insurgency, 8% communal clashes and 1% natural disaster. 1,835,429 of the IDPs are in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states
In areas worst affected by the Boko Haram conflict in the northeast, livelihoods for most households remain heavily disrupted. The main harvests remain substantially below the pre conflict period and other income earning opportunities will remain restricted and substantial populations remain displaced. Households will remain highly dependent on humanitarian assistance to meet their basic food needs, particularly the IDPs in major urban areas and those who reside in camps and are expected to continue facing Stressed  ( IPC Phase 2! )  outcomes.
• 86% of the total latrines on sites are functional while 14% are damaged. • 15% of the total latrines need to be disludged.82% of the total showers are functional while 18% need to be
• 49% of the IDPs are living in emergency and transitional shelters, 39% in makeshifts, 8% in collective/communal shelter and 4% in public facilities. • 535HH are living in the open in Maiduguri  [ 466 ]  and Konduga  [ 69 ]  LGA. • 2,857HH are sharing shelter in across 43 sites in 12 LGAs. • 14,529 shelters are damaged across 96 sites in 16 LGAs.
19,880HH are headed by women. There exist issues in Biafra, Shuwari 5 and Muna Da'alti camps where landowners are threatening evictions with ultimatum on the use of the land by IDPs, thus exacerbating their vulnerability
Eight  ( 8 )  suspected cases of Lassa fever reported as at 12th February, 2020. 1 sample from Numan Local Government and 1 from Yola North LGA tested positive while 6 are negative. Number of deaths in confirmed cases is 1.
The country's TB case detection rate has only moved from 17% to 24% in the last five years. This is in part as a result of having only 20% of health facilities able to provide TB services. According to the WHO 2019 Global TB Report, 20% of TB cases in Nigeria are estimated to be attributable to malnutrition, 12% to HIV, 3 to diabetes, and 1% to alcohol use disorder.
Gombi: 66 arrivals and 401 departures were recorded in Gombi LGA of Adamawa State. The arrivals include 38 from Zumo ward of Song LGA, 23 from Lokoro ward of Guyuk LGA and 5 from Mbula Kuli ward of Demsa LGA. 43% of the new arrivals reported to have relocated due to poor living conditions while 38% relocated due to the ongoing conflict/attack. 95% of the departures reported to have relocated due to the ongoing conflict/attack while 5% relocated due to improved security
Ngala: 459 arrivals were recorded in Ngala LGA of Borno State. The arrivals include 374 from Rann “A' ward. Other arrivals include 51 from Makary and 34 from Blangoua of Cameroon. The arrivals were all due to poor living conditions.
Kala/Balge: 293 departures were recorded in Kala/Bale LGA of Borno State. The 293 departures were from Rann “A' ward. The arrivals were all due to poor living conditions.
To gain insights into the profiles of IDPs, interviews were conducted with 4 per cent of the identified IDP population   86,657 displaced persons   during this round of assessments. The information collated and analysed in this report includes the reasons for displacement, places of origin and shelter types, mobility patterns, and unfulfilled needs of the displaced populations.
Nigeria Humanitarian Fund's timely support enabled CIDAR to establish water and sanitation facilities for the newly displaced people seeking refuge in Shuwari 6 camp. Now, people are able to easily access clean water, showers and toilets closer to their homes
Within Nigeria, there have been wide variations by geopolitical zone in the prevalence of stunting. The 2018 survey reports that stunting is most prevalent in the North West  ( 57% of children under five in the region are stunted )  and least prevalent in the South East  ( 18% are stunted ) . These findings could be attributed to the overall status of women in each region. In the north, rates of teenage pregnancies are very high and women's education levels are very low.
50,163 | Cameroonian refugees are registered in Nigeria. 24,144 | Cameroonian refugees are hosted in the Adagom, Adagom 3, Ukende settlements in Cross River State and in the Ikyogen settlement in Benue State. 52% | Of Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria live in host communities.
The number of displaced persons in the region is now well above the number recorded in Round 25  ( 2,026,602 ) , which was conducted before escalating violence was observed in October 2018 even though accessibility remains lower. During Round 25, a higher number of Local Government Areas  ( LGAs or districts )  and wards were accessible. Given that the numbers of IDPs is increasing slowly although accessibility remains low, it can be inferred that the actual displacement figures could be much higher.
During 9   15 March 2020, a total of 2,666 movements were recorded, composed of 2,369 arrivals and 297 departures. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Askira/Uba, Bama, Biu, Damboa, Dikwa, Gwoza, Hawul, Konduga, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas  ( LGAs )  of Borno State. Arrivals were also recorded in Girei, Gombi, Hong, Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.
The rise of insecurity and hostilities, mainly across Borno State, continued to represent severe challenges to delivering humanitarian assistance, with an operating environment of high volatility and risk. • Attacks targeting humanitarian workers notably increased compared to last year. In 2019, 12 aid workers were killed in attacks by Non State Armed Groups  ( NSAG )  which also claimed the lives of civilians. This number is twice more than in 2018. Moreover, the increasing trend of setting up illegal vehicle checkpoints by NSAGs is restricting civilian movements, hindering the delivery of life saving interventions and heightening the risk of abductions.
Twenty one  ( 21 )  cases of Lassa fever reported as at 24 th February 2020, with 2 associated deaths. The cases are from MMC  ( 6 ) , Jere  ( 5 ) , Bayo  ( 4 ) , Chibok  ( 1 ) , Askira Uba  ( 1 ) , Gwoza  ( 1 ) , Biu  ( 1 ) , Mafa  ( 1 )  and Monguno  ( 1 )  Three  ( 3 )  samples tested positive while, fifteen  ( 15 )  samples were negative. 3 sample results pending with NCDC lab.
Armed men killed at least 50 people Sunday in attacks on villages in the Nigerian state of Kaduna, according to local officials and residents. According to local police, about a hundred armed men attacked the villages of Kerawa, Rago, Zareyawa, Marina, Hashimawa, and Unguwar Barau, all in the Igabi district, shooting residents, and looting and burning homes.
Major displacement was recorded in Rann  ( Borno State )  where attacks led to damages of the humanitarian hub and displacement of over two thirds of the population. Other largely affected areas included the town of Baga  ( Kukawa Local Government Area  ( LGA )  )  where most individuals were relocated to Maiduguri and Monguno LGAs, and Sabon Gari  ( Damboa LGA )  where more than 9,000 individuals were relocated to Damboa town due to military operations.
Congestion of IDP camps continued to be a significant concern across Borno State. The large influx of new arrivals recorded in Maiduguri and Monguno LGAs, led to the establishment of a new IDP camp at Mohammed Goni International Stadium in Maiduguri and the extension of the Waterboard camp in Monguno with the support of the Borno State Government.
Heavy rains and subsequent flooding in Rann and across 7 LGAs in Adamawa State, destroyed homes, community infrastructure, means of livelihood and access routes for humanitarian assistance. This situation has left entire communities with little or no access to food and other basic services. Additionally, fire outbreaks were registered across various camps in Borno State. Some locations greatly affected included Kuya, Gajiram and Gajiganna.
In the North East of the country, 2.9 million people are food insecure and the figure could rise to 3.7 million by the June – August lean season, according to the UN estimates.
Over 86,500 people have been affected by the conflict across 5 LGAs  ( Rabah, Isa, Sabon Birni, Goronyo and Tureta )  and over 230 fatalities were recorded in these areas, along with over 21,000 hectares of farmland that have been left uncultivated and 4,928 livestock were rustled. Thus, herd sizes are depleted relative to the normal holdings of 5 to 30 cattle and 25 to 50 shoats per household. The conflict has been escalating across the state and most affected LGAs include Gudu, Kebbe and Tangaza, while less affected LGAs include Binji and Silame.
Last month 21 people, 16 of them belonging to one family, were killed in similar attacks on the village of Bakali in the neighboring Giwa district.
Information collected through the DTM mobility tracking allows a better understanding of the movements and evolving needs of displaced populations. In 2019, 2,781,533 individuals across north east, north west and north central Nigeria were assessed in mobility tracking in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency  ( NEMA ) , the State Emergency Management Agency  ( SEMA ) , the National Red Cross Society  ( NRCS )  and the National Bureau of Statistics  ( NBS ) .
The provision of Shelter and NFI assistance is a critical, life saving intervention that provides the affected population with protection from weather elements, health risks and other hazards that could increase their vulnerabilities.
Bama: 506 arrivals were recorded in Bama LGA of Borno State. The arrivals include 27 from 123 from Abbaram ward and 36 from Darajamal ward and were tracked in Shehuri/Husari/Mairi ward. Other arrivals include 180 from Mora and 167 from Kolofata of Cameroon. 81% of the new arrivals reported to have relocated due to poor living conditions while 23% relocated voluntarily.
Following a NSAG attack in Baga town  ( Kukawa LGA, Borno State )  in early January, a major influx of IDPs was recorded in various camps in Maiduguri and Monguno, namely in Teachers Village and Gumbio camps.
Biu: 398 arrivals were recorded in Biu LGA of Borno State. The arrivals include 297 from Sabon Ngulde ward of Askira/Uba LGA, 57 from Ajigin ward and 44 from Sabon Gari ward of Damboa LGA. 75% of the new arrivals reported to have relocated due to the ongoing conflict/attack while 25% relocated due to fear of attack.
Ngala: 262 arrivals were recorded in Ngala LGA of Borno State. The arrivals include 212 from Fotokol and 50 from Maroua of Cameroon. 60% of the new arrivals relocated due to poor living conditions while 40% relocated voluntarily.
In Rann  ( Kala Balge LGA, Borno State ) , several constructed and makeshift shelters were severely damaged during an attack by NSAG.
Pulka town  ( Gwoza LGA, Borno State )  continued to receive new arrivals and had one of the most highly congested reception centres in Borno.
In Sabon Gari  ( Damboa LGA, Borno State ) , military operations led to major displacements to Damboa town, leaving over 2,000 households with no access to NFI and shelter solutions.
Displaced populations and host communities in north east Nigeria face challenges associated with limited access to safe and adequate water, hygiene and sanitation services.
There were 443 suspected cases, 85 confirmed cases and 11 deaths recorded from 107 LGAs in 28 states and FCT  One new healthcare worker was affected in Edo state in the reporting week.
Twenty one  ( 21 )  cases of Lassa fever reported as at 28 th February 2020, with 2 associated deaths. The cases are from MMC  ( 6 ) , Jere  ( 5 ) , Bayo  ( 4 ) , Chibok  ( 1 ) , Askira Uba  ( 1 ) , Gwoza  ( 1 ) , Biu  ( 1 ) , Mafa  ( 1 )  and Monguno  ( 1 )  Three  ( 3 )  samples tested positive while, eighteen  ( 18 )  samples were negative.
Northeastern Nigeria has faced significant instability for over a decade due to an armed insurgency. More than 1.8 million people remain displaced by the crisis across Adamawa, Borno and Yobe, the worst affected states. About the same number of people have returned to their villages of origin with little or no productive resources, including the seed and fertilizer required to produce food and generate income, causing severe levels of food insecurity and malnutrition
Of the 1.8 million IDPs, who face significant food and livelihood challenges in the three northeastern states  ( DTM IOM Round 29, November 2019 ) , more than 80 percent are in Borno. Due to the influx of IDPs and the tense security situation, host communities have reduced access to land and other resources for food production, leading to high levels of poverty and malnutrition. Vulnerable households also face less access to humanitarian services due to the inaccessibility of some areas deemed ‘no go' amid security concerns.
A recent upsurge in attacks at the start of the year prevented farming households from accessing food and livelihood support in some areas. Ngala, an accessible LGA, was recently attacked and the UN Humanitarian hub burned. This has resulted in the closure of the hub, directly affecting FAO's distribution of fuel efficient stoves. Late season floods also affected food production, destroying shelter, livestock and fields
According to the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey report, 37% of Nigerian children aged between 6 and 59 months are stunted  ( short for their age ) ; 7% are wasted  ( thin for their height ) ; 22% are underweight  ( thin for their age ) ; and 2% are overweight  ( heavy for their height ) .
Low productive capacities among affected populations mean the majority of them still depend on humanitarian assistance for survival. Regulations around the movement of cash and the absence of internet infrastructure is a challenge to providing targeted LGAs cash as safety net. While humanitarian interventions have enhanced food production, crisisaffected households are yet to return to pre conflict production levels. This is largely due to limited access to land, assets and capital to invest in agricultural inputs. Livestock rearing and aquaculture interventions mitigate the risk of seasonal crop failure and other climate related shocks. Through the diversification of production and income sources, these alternative livelihood activities provide liquid assets which can be realized at any time
The livestock sector, poorly productive because of lack of finance, is unable to satisfy the demand for animal source foods of the population of 400 million people.
During 2   8 March 2020, a total of 2,643 movements were recorded, composed of 2,222 arrivals and 421 departures. Arrivals were recorded at locations in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Askira/Uba, Bama, Chibok, Damboa, Dikwa, Gwoza, Hawul, Konduga, Mafa, Mobbar, Monguno and Ngala Local Government Areas  ( LGAs )  of Borno State. Arrivals were also recorded in Gombi, Hong, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.
Armed banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling attacks have dislodged many towns and villages in the affected areas where 8 towns were displaced in Goronyo, 37 in Sabon Birni, 8 in Rabah, and 31 in Isa LGAs. 25 villages migrated to Niger from Isa LGA and 18 from Sabon Birni LGA during May to July 2019. While 4,672 persons have been displaced, 24 deaths have occurred, and 398 cattle have been rustled in Tureta LGA. This negatively impacted livelihoods activities in the affected communities.
The major contributing factors of acute malnutrition in all the analysed domains include very poor food consumption  ( both quantity and quality )  and the high prevalence of diarrhoea and malaria among the targeted populations. Other factors include insecurity, which has displaced many people and prevented the delivery of and access to humanitarian aid. The major contributing factor in the projected period is the expected further deteriorating security situation, decreased food accessibility, possible outbreaks of measles and high incidences of Acute Respiratory Infections.
Departures were recorded in Askira/Uba, Dikwa and Hawul LGAs of Borno State. Departures were also recorded in Fufore, Girei, Gombi, Hong, Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, Mubi South, Numan, Song, Yola North and Yola South LGAs of Adamawa State.
Askira/Uba: 663 arrivals and 76 departures were recorded in Askira/Uba LGA of Borno State. The arrivals include 593 from Chul/Rumirgo ward, 46 from Zadawa/Hausari ward, 19 from Wamdeo/Giwi ward and 5 from Yola North LGA of Adamawa State. The 76 departures were from Chull/Rumirgo ward. 85% of the new arrivals reported to have relocated due to the ongoing conflict/attack, 11% due to fear of attack, 3% relocated voluntarily while 1% was reportedly due to improved security.
Monguno: 359 arrivals were recorded in Monguno LGA of Adamawa State. The new arrivals include 354 from Kukawa ward of Kukawa LGA and 5 from Maisandari ward of Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. 99% of the departures reported to have relocated due to military operations while 1% was reportedly due to improved security.
Ngala: 151 arrivals were recorded in Ngala LGA of Borno State. The arrivals include 85 from Fotokol and 66 from Darrak of Cameroon. 56% of the new arrivals relocated voluntarily while 44% were reportedly due to poor living conditions.
An exhaustive nutrition screening using monitoring of symptoms of acute malnutrition mid upper arm circumference  ( MUAC )  and Oedema was conducted by Nutrition Sector partners for 169 children of 6 59 months. Of the 169 children screened, the MUAC reading was: 2 children  ( 1 from Inaccessible and 1 from an accessible area )  in the Red category, 12 in the Yellow category and 155 measured in the Green category. No cases of Oedema were reported in the 4 LGAs that reports were received from.
The results also include 82 children from neighbouring Cameroon and Republic of Niger. Of these arrivals, 21 children moved to Bama, 7 to Gwoza, 28 to Mobbar and 26 to Ngala ) ; one of the 82 arrivals were screened into the Red category, 70 in the Green category and 11 in the Yellow category. All children found with acute malnutrition have been admitted for treatment.
According to the IPC AMN classification, the Northern, Central, and Southern domains of Yobe State, as well as the Eastern domain in Borno State, are classified in IPC Phase 3  ( Serious ) . Both domains in the Adamawa State  ( Southern and Northern ) , 3 domains in Borno State  ( Southern, Central, Northern ) , in addition to MMC/Jere, are classified as being in IPC Phase 2  ( Alert ) . Acute malnutrition levels in Borno State's Northern, Central, and Southern domains are expected to deteriorate further during the projection period of January.
Attacks by bandits from May 10th to July 10th, 2019 during the peak of the growing season killed 48 people in Goronyo LGA and many others were displaced. Within the same period 25 people were killed in Rabah LGA, 21 people in Isa and 24 others in Sabon Birni LGAs. The worst affected localities include Malafaru, Rakomni, Satiru, and Garin Kigo in Goronyo, Rabah, Isa and Sabon Birni LGAs, respectively. All affected communities were requested by bandits to pay a ransom of at least one million naira per community
Since 2009, Northeast Nigerian communities have faced a violent insurgency led by fundamentalist extremists, including the militant terrorist group Boko Haram and associated fractured groups. An estimated 1.7 million women and girls of reproductive age have been displaced, and two thirds of health facilities have been destroyed. There is a critical need for sexual and reproductive health  ( SRH )  services, including contraceptive services, for people affected by the conflict.
In week 14, the number of new confirmed cases decreased from 19 cases in week 13, 2020 to 12 cases. These were reported from 5 States  ( Edo, Ondo, Ebonyi, Bauchi and Sokoto ) .Cumulatively from week 1 to week 14, 2020, 188 deaths have been reported with a case fatality rate  ( CFR )  of 19.5% which is lower than the CFR for the same period in 2019  ( 22.7% ) .  In total for 2020, 27 States have recorded at least one confirmed case across 126 Local Government Areas.
DTM Round 32 assessments were carried out from 25 May to 16 June 2020 in 107 LGAs  ( an increase of one LGA from the last round of assessment )  in 792 wards  ( up from 790 in the last round of assessment )  in the conflict affected north eastern Nigerian states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe. As per the assessments, 2,088,124 or 429,442 households were recorded as displaced, an increase of 41,520 persons  ( 2% )  against the last assessment  ( Round 31 )  conducted in February 2020 when 2,046,604 or 420,072 households were identified as IDPs.
Households in north eastern Nigeria affected by the Boko Haram conflict continue to depend on humanitarian assistance for access to food and remain in Crisis  ( IPC Phase 3 )  and Emergency  ( IPC Phase 4 )  particularly in Borno State and secondarily Yobe State. In adjacent areas that remain inaccessible to humanitarian actors, the food situation would be similar or worse.
Konduga: 594 arrivals were recorded in Konduga LGA of Borno State. The arrivals include 541 from Auno/Chabbol ward and were tracked in Dalori/Wanori ward and 53 from Zamga of Cameroon. 91% of the new arrivals reported to have relocated due to the ongoing conflict/attack while 9% relocated due to poor living conditions
Askira/Uba: 64 arrivals and 420 departures were recorded in Askira/Uba LGA of Borno State. The arrivals include 43 from Hausari of Zadawa/Hausari ward and were tracked in Mutukum of Zadawa/Hausari ward. Other arrivals include 4 from Gamboru Liberty ward of Maidugiuri Metropolitan council and 17 from Mubi North LGA of Adamawa State. The departures include 207 from Askira East ward, 198 from Zadawa/Hausara ward and 15 from Husara/Tampul ward. The arrivals were all due to improved security. 89% of the departures reported to have relocated due to the ongoing conflict/attack, 7% due to improved security; 2% relocated voluntarily; and 2% were reportedly due to poor living conditions.
The findings confirm a recent trend of number of IDPs plateauing over the last few assessments. In Round 30, 2,039,092 IDPs were recorded which was 3,860 individuals more than the 2,035,232 IDPs that were recorded in Round 29 published in November 2019.
Urban to rural movement of persons has increased and will likely continue despite movement restrictions put in place by the federal and state governments as households return to their rural homes to access labor opportunities or engage in upcoming agriculture season.
Several countries across West and Central Africa are gradually lifting movement restrictions and authorising the resumption of classes, yet the COVID 19 pandemic and its detrimental impact on girls and boys is far from over
Assessments throughout the region have further highlighted that there are reported increases in domestic violence and in stress levels of children, increased risks of child early and forced marriage, and permanent school drop outs for girls.
In Nigeria, some 10,200 internally displaced people  ( 5,814 women, 4,386 men )  received food assistance.
A rapid MUAC screening by UNICEF conducted in Rabah, Goronyo, and Sabon Birni from October to November 2019 revealed that over 1,840 children with SAM and over 4,000 others with MAM. The proxy GAM for MUAC rates range from 16 to 38 percent. Sokoto state normally has had a high prevalence of GAM during the postharvest periods as is indicated by the available data from SMART surveys led by UNICEF that indicate 11.9  ( 95 percent CI 9.4   15 )  GAM in February 2011, and 9.8  ( 95 percent CI 7.4   12.8 )  GAM in February 2014.
Ten  ( 12 )  suspected cases of Lassa fever reported as at 28 th February, 2020. 2 confirmed positive from Numan and Yola North LGA and 8 negatives and 2 pending results. 1 death reported in confirmed cases.
Markets in affected areas are either not functioning or functioning below average. For example, Bachaka Dingima market in Gudu LGA is not functioning due to the conflict, while markets in locations prone to attacks are also functioning less  ( e.g. Malafaru, Rakomni, Satiru, and Garin Kigo in Goronyo, Rabah, Isa and Sabon Birni LGAs ) .
Eighteen  ( 18 )  cases of Lassa fever reported as at 21st February 2020, with 2 associated deaths. The cases are from MMC  ( 5 ) , Jere  ( 5 ) , Bayo  ( 4 ) , Chibok  ( 1 ) , Askira Uba  ( 1 ) , Gwoza  ( 1 ) , and Biu  ( 1 ) . Three  ( 3 )  samples tested positive while, fifteen  ( 15 )  samples were negative.
According to the IPC AMN projection analysis for January – April 2020, all four domains  ( Northern Yobe, Central Yobe, Southern Yobe and Eastern Borno )  that are classified as Phase 3  ( Serious )  in the current period will likely remain in IPC Phase 3. The acute malnutrition situation in 3 domains  ( Northern Borno, Central Borno and Southern Borno )  is likely to deteriorate further, moving them from IPC Phase 2  ( Alert )  into IPC Phase 3  ( Serious ) . Three domains  ( MMC/Jere, Southern Adamawa and Northern Adamawa ) , are likely to remain in the current IPC Phase 2  ( Alert ) .
The Nigerian and Nigerien contingents of the Multinational Joint Task Force reportedly killed senior Boko Haram commander Mallam Bakura, and an unspecified number of his associates, during an operation on an isolated island in the Lake Chad area. 1/2 Bakura had been a senior member of ISWAP before linking up with the Shekau faction of Boko Haram  ( Punch, 14 March 2020 ) . State forces also carried out airstrikes targeting Boko Haram camps in the Sambisa Forest in Nigeria.
72% of the group reported being displaced at least two times. Most of the members of the group have experienced secondary and multiple displacements as reported by 39% and 33% of key informants respectively. This is consistent with the displacement dynamics already known in the State.
Pulka has five formal IDP camps namely Camp A, B, C, D, and E. As of April 2020, the camp population stood at 5,048 households  ( 26,978 Individuals )  across the five formal IDP camps, while the reception center currently hosts 5,062 IDPs  ( 12,710 individuals ) . The majority of the population in Pulka lives in the host community with less than 40 percent of the current population living in camp settings
Majority reported being displaced from Konduga followed by Jere and Maiduguri LGAs. The sequence of their displacements as stated in the FGD conducted includes, displacement from their area of origin to Damboa in Damboa LGA; Muna Garage in Jere LGA; Some were displaced to Alodam to Ngomari to Ngrori in Konduga LGA; others were displaced to Galtimari, Bayan Barracks and Gwange in MMC/Jere. The findings further indicated that the population of newly arrived is not a homogeneous group, rather people coming from various locations, including from other states  ( Yobe/Damturu 0.29% )  and for various reasons
An additional 950 Nigerian children could die every day from preventable causes over the next six months as the COVID 19 pandemic disrupts routine services and threatens to weaken the health system, UNICEF said today.
Protection concerns faced during displacement and in the camp due to the lack of or limited access to basic services include lack of food, shelter, NFIs among others as presented below.
The major contributing factors of acute malnutrition, particularly in Northern Borno, Central Borno and Southern Borno, are: seasonality changes in food production such as the lean season when food is less available, an increase in food prices, unavailability of diverse food groups, an increased prevalence of some diseases such as measles and Acute Respiratory Infections, and insufficient access to potable water.
IOM DTM round 29  ( November 2019 )  indicated a general increase in the IDP population across Dikwa, Gwoza, Mafa, Monguno, Ngala and Gujba LGAs compared to the previous round. This is attributable to intense attacks by the insurgents coupled with counterinsurgency by the military. An insurgent attack on January 9, 2020 in Monguno rendered an estimated 2,728 IDPs homeless and over 300 shelters and properties destroyed with four casualties recorded. Several others were displaced to neighboring LGAs and communities.
Fourteen  ( 14 )  cases of Lassa fever reported as at 9th February 2020, with 2 associated deaths. The cases are from MMC  ( 5 ) , Jere  ( 1 ) , Bayo  ( 4 ) , Chibok  ( 1 ) , Askira Uba  ( 1 ) , Gwoza  ( 1 ) , and Biu  ( 1 ) . Two  ( 2 )  samples tested positive while, seven  ( 7 )  samples were negative.
There were 33 suspected cases of AFP reported from 29 LGAs in 14 states and FCT. None was laboratory confirmed and no death was recorded
February 16: Gunmen kidnapped six in Lokoja, Kogi. February 16: The Nigerian Air Force killed "several"  ( estimated at ten )  ISWA militants in Marte, Borno. February 16: Gunmen killed four soldiers and two civilians in Ekeremor, Bayelsa. February 16: Kidnappers abducted twelve in Ofu, Kogi. February 16: Gunmen killed two soldiers in Barkin Ladi, Plateau.
February 17: A cult clash resulted in three deaths in Lokoja, Kogi. February 17: Gunmen killed two policemen in Irele, Ondo. February 17: One bandit and one vigilante member were killed during a clash in Kurfi, Katsina
Maiduguri and Gwoza reported an increase of 2 percent and 5 percent in their IDP populations respectively following an influx of newly displaced persons from parts of Gubio, Magumeri, and Nganzai LGAs while Gubio has seen a 38 percent decrease in its IDP population due to several attacks by the insurgents which has caused the IDPs to flee for safety in Maiduguri.
An increase was nonetheless observed for the proportion of assessed settlements reporting at least one incident of looting in which most of a household's property was stolen  ( 23% in October to 37% in December ) . In Gwoza, assessed settlements reporting an incident that killed at least one civilian increased from 3% in October to 33% in December. The same trend was observed for the proportion of assessed settlements reporting at least one incident of looting in which most of a household's property was stolen  ( 29% in October to 65% in December ) . In Marte, the proportion of assessed settlements reporting an incident that killed at least one civilian decreased from 39% in October to 8% in December
As of 22 November 2019, the DTM has identified 2,039,092 IDPs  ( 420,994 households )  across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States. This represents an increase of 0.2 per cent  ( 3,860 persons )  over DTM Round 29, while the number of returns from neighbouring regions into situations of secondary displacement decreased by one per cent  ( 7,334 )  from previous DTM round.
Assessed settlements reporting at least one incident of looting in which most of a household's property was stolen remained stable throughout the reporting period with 19% reporting incidents of this kind in December. Meanwhile, assessed settlements in Kukawa reporting either an incident that killed at least one civilian or incidents of looting was low throughout the reporting period, with none of the assessed settlements reporting incidents of this kind in December.
The high and increasing proportions of assessed settlements reporting incidents of conflict that killed at least one civilian or incidents of looting in which most of a household's property was stolen in, suggests that the conflict continued to have a strong impact on the security and protection concerns of people in Bama, Dikwa and Gwoza. In contrast, the decrease in reported incidents in Kukawa and Marte could indicate that the conflict had a relatively smaller impact on protection and security concerns of people living here.
Throughout the reporting period, all assessed settlements in Kukawa  ( 100% )  and almost all in Marte  ( 97% )  consistently reported most people to be engaged in subsistence farming practices. Likewise, the majority of assessed settlements in Kukawa and Marte reported having access to land for farming  ( see Map 4 )  throughout the reporting period  ( 98% of assessed settlements in Kukawa and 75% in Marte )
February 24: Police killed three protestors in Sagamu, Ogun. February 24: Cultists killed five in Okpokwu, Benue. February 26: Kidnappers abducted a Civilian JTF official among "others"  ( estimated at five total )  in Chibok, Borno. February 26: A Nigerian army corporal killed four of his colleagues and then himself in Abadam, Borno.
In Dikwa, assessed settlements reporting that people consumed two meals per day was consistently reported during the reporting period  ( reported by 63% of assessed settlements in December ) , while assessed settlements reporting people to consume one meal per day increased from 13% in October to 37% in December.