Conflict Incident Monthly Tracker

Bayelsa State: November -December 2018

B a ck gro und Separately, a policeman and three others Violence Affecting Women and Girls were reportedly killed during clashes (VAWG): In addition to the impact of This monthly tracker is designed to update between rival cult groups in LGA. In criminality on women and girls listed above, Peace Agents on patterns of conflict risk and November, a female student of the Niger sexual violence was also reported in the violence, as identified by the Integrated Delta University (NDU) Amassoma was state during this period. In October, for Peace and Development Unit (IPDU) early reportedly killed by cultists in Yenagoa LGA. instance, a 45-year old man was reportedly warning system, and to seek feedback for The incident sparked off a protest by arrested by the police for raping a 14-year response to mitigate areas of conflict. students under the auspices of the National old girl in Ekeki, Yenagoa LGA. Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in Other: In September, a man, his 34-year old Patterns and Trends Yenagoa, the state capital. wife and his 10-year old brother were Criminality: In October, four people, reportedly found dead in their house in S epte mber - No ve mb er including two oil workers were reportedly Swali, Yenagoa LGA. They were believed to 2018 kidnapped by gunmen in Azuzuama, have died from food poisoning. LGA. In November, a member According to Peace Map data (see Figure 1), of a 4-man robbery gang was mistakenly Recent Incidents, incidents reported during this period shot by one of his colleagues while they included communal tension, political were trying to escape after they had robbed December 2018 violence, cult violence, mob violence, sexual a supermarket in Yenagoa LGA. Incidents reported during this period related violence, criminality, mob violence, Violence Mob Violence: In September, a man was mainly to criminality, cult violence and Affecting Women and Girls (VAWG), and reportedly lynched by a mob over alleged communal conflict. protests. theft of a school bag in Yenagoa LGA. Violent Criminality: During the month, a

Political Violence: In September, thugs Figure 2: Incidents & Fatalities, reportedly attacked the secretariat of the Figure 1: Incidents & Fatalities, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Brass LGA. Niger Delta (Aug - Nov 2018) In November, the police reportedly arrested 8 Jul-18 1 0 Aug-Nov70 2018 a political thug who allegedly attacked 7 Aug-18 2 7 60 Incidents Fatalities members of the APC who defected to the 6 Sep-18 3 4 Abia50 7 21 PDP in Brass LGA. 5 Oct-18 2 4 Akwa40 Ibom 7 12 30 Communal Tension: In October, the palace 4 Bayelsa 10 18 Nov-18 3 3 20 of a monarch was reportedly attacked by 3 Cross River 6 22 10 over 50 armed thugs during a peace meeting 2 Delta 32 66 0 to resolve a community youth leadership 1 Edo 22 60 tussle in Ikebiri, Southern Ijaw LGA. The 0 Imo 14 19 monarch was allegedly beaten by the thugs Aug-18 Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Ondo 15 17 Rivers 27 52 who also inflicted injuries on others. Incidents Fatalities Incidents Fatalities Cult Violence: In October, cultists reportedly shot dead a police officer who was on patrol Reported incidents and fatalities from August - November 2018 in Bayelsa State and regional trends. duty in Yenagoa, the state capital. Sources: ACLED and Watch data formatted on the P4P Peace Map www.p4p-nigerdelta.org. NIGER DELTA MONTHLY CONFLICT TRACKER: BAYELSA STATE, NOVEMBER — DECEMBER 2018 man and his driver were reportedly killed by Figure 3: Conflict Fatalities by LGA Figure 4: Conflict Fatalities by LGA kidnappers along Onuebum-Otuogori road, (September - November 2018) LGA. The victims were on their way to November7 Yenagoa(August - OctoberBrass 2018)Ogbia 4.5 Brass Yenagoa Ogbia a hideout of kidnappers to pay a ransom. Gang/Cult Violence5 3 4 Jul-18 0 0 0 They were shot dead inside their Sports 6 Political Violence 4 Aug-18 3 4 0 Utility Vehicle (SUV). 5 3.5 Mob Violence 3 3Sep-18 1 3 0 Cult Violence/Communal Conflict: Amatolo Other4 Fatalities 2 Oct-18 0 1 3 and Okumbiri communities in LGA, 2.5 3 reportedly clashed over an attack by cultists. 2 December2 Yenagoa(September-NovemberBrass Ogbia 2018) Brass Yenagoa Ogbia The two communities clashed after they 1.5 were attacked by members of a cult group. Gang/Cult1 Violence2 3 1Aug-18 3 4 0 Violent Criminality 1 Sep-18 1 3 0 0 0.5 Mob ViolenceYenagoa 3Brass Ogbia Oct-18 0 1 3 Pr o gno s is 0 Other Fatalities 3 Nov-18Aug-18 Sep-180 Oct-18 3 Nov-18 0 Reported incidents during the period related Gang/Cult Violence Violent Criminality mainly to political violence, communal Mob Violence Other Fatalities Brass Yenagoa Ogbia violence, sexual violence, cult violence, mob Reported fatalities by Local Government Area (LGA) in Bayelsa State this period show that Yenagoa had the violence, and criminality including highest levels of lethal violence. Sources (Figure 3): ACLED and Nigeria Watch data formatted for the P4P kidnapping. Peace Agents should monitor Peace Map. Source (Figure 4): Nigeria Watch data formatted for the P4P Peace Map www.p4p- the security situation closely and respond nigerdelta.org appropriately. Figure 5: Heat Map of Incidents and Peace Agents in Bayelsa State

Questions for Peace A ge nt s

1. Is there anything significant missing from the tracker in terms of hotspots, trends, or incidents?

2. Which conflict issue suggested by, or missing from, this tracker is a priority for you (as P4P Chapter, Prevent Committee, or other stakeholder)?

3. What are some likely trigger events in the next 6 months that could escalate

this conflict? Heat Map shows concentration of incidents reported from September - November 2018 in Bayelsa; with green stars representing the registered Peace Agents. Source: All data sources formatted for the P4P 4. Who are the key stakeholders that Peace Map wwwww.p4p-nigerdelta.org have influence on the conflict? Report Incidents: IPDU Early Warning System 5. What will you do to help mitigate the Please report any verified incident of conflict to the IPDU SMS early warning system: conflict in the short, medium, and long Text: 080 9936 2222 term? Incident Details: Kindly include the State, LGA, Town, Date, and Brief Incident Description Inquiries: Afeno Super Odomovo, Contact Us IPDU Research Coordinator Telephone: 08172401595 Email: [email protected]

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