Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: June 09-15, 2024
This weekly update spotlights targeted killing of government security personnel by criminals in the Niger Delta. Targeted attack on government security personnel is a major cause of insecurity in the region. According to data (see map above), violence against security forces caused over 500 fatalities in the Niger Delta between January 2020 and March 2024. [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: June 02-08, 2024
This special edition of the weekly update spotlights lethal violence in the oil and gas industry in the Niger Delta, with a focus on explosions and fire incidents associated with the production and distribution of petroleum products. According to data (see map above), fire incidents associated with the production and distribution of petroleum products caused [...] Assessing the Influence of PIND Foundation’s Conflict Reports
The PIND Foundation conflict tracker has been in digital circulation since 2016, reaching various stakeholders, including security personnel, private and public sector partners, donor organizations, religious leaders, non-governmental organizations, and members of the general public. In Q1 2024, we reported over 904 new stakeholders utilizing PIND's weekly conflict data and analysis to study conflict [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: May 26 – June 01, 2024
This weekly update spotlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on rising criminal violence in Abia State. Criminality, including kidnapping and homicide, is one of the major causes of insecurity in the State. According to data (see map above), criminal violence caused over 250 fatalities in Abia State between January 2020 and [...] Niger Delta Quarterly Conflict Tracker: 2024 Q1
The Niger Delta was relatively peaceful during the third quarter of 2023. There was a decrease in lethal violence during the period compared to the first and second quarters of the year (see page 2). Data shows significant improvement in the overall peace and security situation in the region. Stakeholders including civil society organizations (CSOs), […]
Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: May 19-25, 2024
This weekly update spotlights organized criminal violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on kidnap for ransom in Akwa Ibom State. Kidnap for ransom is becoming increasingly prevalent and intense in the State. According to data (see map above), more than 50 kidnapping incidents and over 25 related fatalities were reported in Akwa Ibom [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: May 12-18, 2024
This special edition of the weekly update spotlights the impact of communal conflicts on agricultural investments in the Niger Delta. Communal conflict over land and other natural resources is a major driver of violence and instability in the region. According to data (see map above), land and natural resource related conflicts caused over 700 fatalities [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: May 05-11, 2024
This weekly update spotlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta with a focus on rising criminal violence and targeted killings in Edo State. Criminality is a major driver of violence and insecurity in the State. According to data (see map above), criminal violence caused over 250 fatalities in Edo State between January 2020 and March [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: April 28 – May 04, 2024
This weekly update spotlights organized criminal violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on cult gang related killings in Delta State. Struggle for supremacy and territorial control among rival cult gangs has been a major cause of lethal violence and insecurity in Delta State. According to data (see map above), gang violence caused over [...] Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: April 21-27, 2024
This weekly update spotlights criminal violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on domestic violence and criminal homicide in Akwa Ibom State. Domestic violence and homicide are major causes of insecurity in the State. According to data (see map above), domestic violence and criminal homicide caused over 150 fatalities in Akwa Ibom State between [...] 