The Niger Delta peace and conflict landscape underwent substantial changes in the second quarter of 2019, compared to the first quarter of the year. There was a rise in lethal violence in the Niger Delta in Q2 2019 (See page 2). According to data uploaded to the P4P Peace Map (www.p4p-nigerdelta.org/peace-map), gang violence, criminality, communal conflict and land disputes were the primary causes of lethal violence during the period.
This quarterly tracker looks at the trends and patterns of conflict risk factors and incidents of violence, and the related pressures on peace and stability at the regional, state and local levels. It is not designed as a conflict analysis, but rather it is intended to update stakeholders on patterns and trends in violence. Understanding the deeper conflict drivers, implications, and mitigating options requires a robust participatory, qualitative analysis of these trends by local stakeholders in affected communities, including women, traditional authorities, political leaders, youths, private sector actors, and others.
https://pindfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Niger-Delta-Conflict-Tracker-2019-Q2-FINAL.pdf
