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…
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…
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…
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),…
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…
