A recent upsurge in violent clashes and supremacy battles among rival cult groups has caused several fatalities in Edo state. Cult violence is increasingly taking various criminal, communal and political dimensions, involving artisans, petty traders, commercial bus drivers and motorcy-cle operators in the state. From sporadic clashes among members of rival cult groups in universities,…
). PIND has produced a total of 330 analytical products – 312 trackers and 18 exclusive issue briefings that provide a background to the main issues affecting peace and security in each of the 9 states of the Niger Delta region.
Recurrent clashes between cattle herders and farmers has emerged as a key conflict risk and security issue in Delta state. Over the years, the conflict has evolved from spontaneous clashes over access to land for farming and grazing to planned attacks by both farmers and herders. The nature of clashes have also changed significantly over…
There has been an increase in political tensions and insecurity in Bayelsa state since February 13, 2020 when the Supreme Court nullified the election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship and deputy governorship candidates in the November 16, 2019 gubernatorial election in the state.
Conflict Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) systems are critical tools in contemporary conflict prevention and peace building.
Armed robbery is a major security issue in Ondo state, largely driven by harsh economic conditions and high levels of youth unemployment. The prevailing situation is not likely to improve anytime soon unless proactive actions are taken by stakeholders.
Human rights abuses and killings by public security operatives have escalated in the Niger Delta, causing over five fatalities in the last few weeks.
There were a number of changes in the Niger Delta peace and conflict landscape in 2019. A variety of interrelated and often overlapping conflict risk factors contributed to the changing conflict and security dynamics during the period.
This monthly tracker is designed to update Peace Agents on patterns of conflict risk and violence, as identified by the Integrated Peace and Development Unit (IPDU) early warning system, and to seek feedback for response to mitigate areas of conflict.
This monthly tracker is designed to update Peace Agents on patterns and trends in conflict risk and violence, as identified by the Integrated Peace and Development Unit (IPDU) early warning system, and to seek feedback and input for response to mitigate areas of conflict.