Over Two Million Displaced in North East Nigeria, ICRC Reports

Dianna Japaridz, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) sub-delegation in Maiduguri, disclosed that over two million people have been internally displaced in Nigeria's North East due to decades of conflict and violence. This statement was made during an event in Maiduguri, Borno State, marking the 2026 World Red Cross Day.

Japaridz emphasized that the humanitarian situation in the region is deteriorating, with displaced individuals requiring urgent assistance. The ICRC has been operating in the region since 2012, collaborating with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRC) to address the pressing humanitarian needs.

Their interventions include health services, water access, livelihood support, and family tracing services across 13 local government areas. Japaridz also commended the dedication of NRC and ICRC staff in Borno State, who continue to provide life-saving support under challenging conditions, and called for a sustained commitment to humanitarian principles.