Exiles in their region: pastoralist-farmer conflict and population displacements in North Central, Nigeria

Background: Over the past two decades, pastoralist-farmer conflicts have become a pressing security challenge in Nigeria, especially North Central region. This study analyzed how fuel population displacements Central, Nigeria. It also assessed livelihood of internally displaced persons Data Source and Methods: The employed primary data comprising key informant interview 37 stakeholders field observations. utilized secondary on displacement largely sourced from Centre for Democracy Development. We used simple percentage, frequency tables content analysis qualitative data. Results: failure Nigerian state to manage pastoralist – farmer escalated attacks forceful it engendered. worsened humanitarian crisis as has increased number people immediate need food, security, health, school, livelihood, shelter, protection, non food items, water, sanitation hygiene. Conclusion: concluded that building inclusive societies is relevant de-escalating conflicts, reducing displacements, mitigating achieving sustainable development goals Nigeria beyond.