This update spotlights violence against women and girls in the Niger Delta, focusing on the sexual abuse and exploitation of the girls in Ondo State. Recent data reveals persistent threats to the safety and dignity of underage girls, underscoring the urgent need for stronger prevention and accountability measures to protect vulnerable girls. Download: Niger Delta…
This update highlights the growing threat of illicit activities in the Niger Delta, especially the spread of small arms and light weapons. Recent reports show that these weapons continues to fuel insecurity, underscoring the urgent need for stronger enforcement to curb illicit arms, reduce violence, and improve public safety across the region. Download: Niger Delta…
This update highlights communal violence in the Niger Delta, focusing on inter-communal clashes in Warri, Delta State. Recent data shows escalating protests and violent confrontations between ethnic groups over electoral ward delineation. The heightened tensons underscore the urgent need for intervention to prevent further violence. Download: Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: September 28 – October…
This update highlights organized criminal violence in the Niger Delta, with a focus on armed robbery and kidnapping in Delta State. Recent data reveals an alarming increase in both incidents across the State. The situation has serious socio-economic consequences, underscor- ing the urgent need for effective strategies to enhance public safety. DOWNLOAD: Niger Delta Weekly…
This update highlights the persistence of organized criminal violence in the Niger Delta, characterized by a surge in targeted attacks and kidnappings. Recent data indicates a rise in incidents involving public security personnel and political officeholders, underscoring ongoing vulnerabilities despite broader improvements in regional stability. DOWNLOAD: Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: September 14-20, 2025 (267…
In the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, Nigeria’s Niger Delta experienced relative peace and stability compared to the first quarter (Q1). Data indicates a 24% decline in lethal violence, with conflict related fatalities dropping from 221 in Q1 to 169 in Q2 (see page 2 for details). This trend reflects a modest improvement in regional…
This update highlights the growing threat of organized crime in the Niger Delta, with particular focus on illicit activities in Akwa Ibom State. Reported cases include drug peddling, illegal medical practices, killings for human body parts, and human trafficking. These activities pose serious risks to public safety and undermine communal stability. DOWNLOAD: Niger Delta Weekly…
This update highlights the growing threat of illicit drug trafficking and abuse in the Niger Delta. Recent data shows a surge in the availability and use of substances such as crystal methamphetamine, accompanied by a surge in drug-related crime. The spread of illicit drugs underscores the mounting risks to public safety and communal stability. Download:…
This update highlights the rising trend of interpersonal violence in the Niger Delta, with a focus on domestic violence and homicide in Rivers State. Recent cases of intimate partner violence have resulted in fatalities, underscoring the growing risks of gender-based violence and its wider impact on community safety and stability in the State. DOWNLOAD:…
This update highlights worsening insecurity in the Niger Delta, with a particular focus on escalating communal tensions and criminal violence in Ondo State. Recent data reveals a renewed surge in crime and communal clashes, underscoring the state’s fragile security environment and the urgent need for proactive conflict prevention. Download: Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update: August…