This week’s update highlights organized criminality in the Niger Delta, with a focus on criminal violence and clashes between rival cult gangs in Akwa Ibom State. Organized criminality and gang violence have become the leading drivers of insecurity in the state. According to available data (see map above), organized criminal violence, including clashes between cult…
This week’s update spotlights the ongoing issue of organized criminal violence in the Niger Delta, focusing on cult gang-related killings in Rivers State. The persistent struggle for supremacy and territorial control among rival cult gangs continues to be a significant driver of lethal violence and insecurity in the state. According to available data (see map…
This special edition of the weekly update spotlights gender-based violence (GBV) in the Niger Delta with a focus on violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Cross River State. VAWG remains a significant threat to peace and human security in the State. According to data (see map above), more than 80 incidents of VAWG and…
This special edition of the weekly update spotlights natural disasters in the Niger Delta with a focus on flooding and ocean surge in Ondo State. Many communities in Ondo State are predisposed to recurrent water-related disasters, including flooding and ocean surge, because of the low topography, especially in coastal and riverine areas. According to data…
This weekly update spotlights election violence in the Niger Delta with a focus on the risk of post-election violence in the aftermath of the 2024 governorship election in Edo State. Elections in the State are usually highly competitive, often marked by violence. According to data (see map above), over 100 incidents of election violence were…
