Weekly Conflict Reports

This weekly update spotlights emerging trends of kidnap for ransom in the Niger Delta. Recent incidents indicate major changes in the trends and patterns of kidnap for ransom in the region. There has been a rise in cases of kidnapping with lengthy detention period and demand for huge ransoms, along with targeted kidnapping with relatively…

This weekly update spotlights the prevalence of organized criminal violence in the Niger Delta. Organized criminality including clashes between cult gangs, kidnap for ransom, and targeted killing of government security personnel by criminals is becoming increasingly prevalent in the region. According to data (see map above), criminal violence caused over a thousand fatalities in the…

This weekly update spotlights organized crime in the Niger Delta with a focus on criminal violence and targeted killings in Imo State. Organized criminal violence including targeted killing of community leaders and government security personnel is a major driver of conflict and insecurity in the State. According to data (see map above), criminal violence caused…

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). According to data (see map above), over 150 incidents of VAWG were reported in the Niger Delta between January 2021 and September 2023. Recent data shows the prevalence of violence…