Maiduguri: Army relocates Monguno IDPs over incessant attacks

The Nigerian army has moved a large number of internally displaced persons from conflict‑hit areas into the town of Monguno, setting up new makeshift camps within the town. The relocation aims to protect civilians from ongoing attacks, but the temporary shelters underscore the growing humanitarian strain on Monguno’s resources and residents.

The Nigerian Army said it has relocated a large number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) into Monguno town, where they are kept in makeshift structures. Lieutenant Ayodeji Abiodun, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Sector 3 OPHK/MNJTF, Monguno, in a statement, said new camps were constructed within the town to house the IDPs. “With […] Maiduguri: Army relocates Monguno IDPs over incessant attacks