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<p>This study examines the connection between banditry and displacement in northern Nigeria. It relies on first-hand perspectives gathered covertly and directly from displaced persons, bandits, defectors, and residents. Information on bandit attacks—derived from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) project—was also analyzed to establish the scale and spatial pattern of bandits’ attacks. The displacement resulting from banditry disrupts learning in schools and agricultural activities. Internally displaced persons (IDPs) live in dire circumstances within overcrowded camps, suffering from limited access to food, water, and healthcare, while their presence exacerbates tensions within host communities. The constant threat of violence and the frequency of attacks influence mobility decisions, reflecting the deep-rooted insecurity in the region. Nevertheless, IDPs display extraordinary resilience through spiritual renewal, skill adaptation, and collective efforts. The study calls for a multifaceted approach that incorporates security reforms, strategic planning, and financial support for the resettlement of IDPs. Additionally, it redefines traditional concepts of vulnerability, portraying displaced populations as active participants in their survival rather than passive victims.</p>

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We Have Lost Everything: Banditry and Internal Displacement in Northern Nigeria

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    2025年8月21日

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  • Oluwole Ojewale

摘要

This study examines the connection between banditry and displacement in northern Nigeria. It relies on first-hand perspectives gathered covertly and directly from displaced persons, bandits, defectors, and residents. Information on bandit attacks—derived from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) project—was also analyzed to establish the scale and spatial pattern of bandits’ attacks. The displacement resulting from banditry disrupts learning in schools and agricultural activities. Internally displaced persons (IDPs) live in dire circumstances within overcrowded camps, suffering from limited access to food, water, and healthcare, while their presence exacerbates tensions within host communities. The constant threat of violence and the frequency of attacks influence mobility decisions, reflecting the deep-rooted insecurity in the region. Nevertheless, IDPs display extraordinary resilience through spiritual renewal, skill adaptation, and collective efforts. The study calls for a multifaceted approach that incorporates security reforms, strategic planning, and financial support for the resettlement of IDPs. Additionally, it redefines traditional concepts of vulnerability, portraying displaced populations as active participants in their survival rather than passive victims.