IDP Camps Closure in Yobe State: Government Preparation and Willingness of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP's) to Return to Origin

Abstract

This review examines the issue of internally displaced persons camp closure in Yobe State North Eastern Nigeria where Boko Haram insurgency led to the formation of the IDP's camps. The camps were established in order to give protection to the displaced persons and give room for assistance and health services to reach them. However, since the camp is a temporary settlement pending the time situation will normalize to facilitate their return, life there will never be the same with their original homes as there will be restrictions, congestions and inadequate resources. With improvement of security situation in the areas, the IDPs will be require to return to base on government  assessment of the security situation and the willingness of the people to return to their origin. Government decision should also be in collaboration with willingness of the people which should be predicated on security report presented by the security agencies.