This weekly update spotlights gang violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on cult and gang related killings in Delta State. According to data (see map below), over 140 cult and gang related fatalities were reported in Delta State between January 2016 and June 2020. Recent reports indicate an increase in cult and gang related killings in the State. In February 2020, for instance, 4 persons were reportedly killed and 8 others shot during a clash between members of Aiye and Arrow Baga cult gangs over mobilization of support for candidates of two major political parties in Amekpa and Ekredjebor communities, Ughelli North LGA. In March, a gang of cultists reportedly killed 3 persons and injured several others at a birthday party in Agbarho town, Ughelli North LGA. In July, 2 persons were reportedly killed and several residents injured during reprisal attacks by rival cult gangs in Mosogar town, Ethiope West LGA. Recently, on August 09, 2020, 2 persons were reportedly killed and 2 others fatally injured during a clash between members of two rival cult gangs at a birthday party in a hotel in Orhuwhorun town, Udu LGA.
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