This weekly update highlights cult violence in the Niger Delta with a particular focus on violent clashes between rival cult gangs in Bayelsa State. Recent data indicates an increase in violent clashes and supremacy battles among rival cult gangs in the state. According to data (see map below), over 130 cult related fatalities were reported…
This weekly update spotlights piracy and maritime crime in the Niger Delta with particular focus on sea robbery in Rivers State. Emerging trends indicate an upsurge in incidents of sea robbery in the state, mainly involving attacks on commercial boats for robbery and kidnapping for ransom. According to data (see map below), piracy and sea…
This weekly update highlights the prevailing problem of sexual violence in the Niger Delta with special emphasis on sexual violation of children in Delta State. Data indicates an increase in incidents of sexual violence in the state, especially child sexual abuse. According to data (see map below), over 40 incidents of sexual violence were reported…
This weekly update examines the issue of kidnapping for ransom in the Niger Delta with specific focus on Ondo State. Recent trends indicate an increase in reported incidents of kidnapping for ransom in the State. According to data (see map below), over 50 incidents of kidnapping were reported in Ondo State between January 2016 and…
This weekly update looks at gang violence in the Niger Delta with particular focus on Cross River state. Gang violence is a prevailing security threat in Cross River, driven largely by supremacy battles among rival cult gangs. Cult gangs permeate public institutions and communities, involving students, lecturers and other public officials. Data indicates that gang…
