Over 3.67m Nigerians live in IDP camps nationwide, as asylum seekers hit 140,927

Nigerian Tribune | 08-10-2026 07:24am |

The Federal Government has disclosed that 3,679,757 Internally Displaced Persons are currently living in camps and host communities across Nigeria as of September 1. Additionally, the number of asylum seekers has reached 140,927. The figures underscore the ongoing humanitarian challenges facing the country. The government's disclosure highlights the scale of displacement and the need for continued support for affected populations.

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