Conflict Incident Monthly Tracker
Cross River State: July - August 2018 B a ck gro und Cult Violence: In June, seven were reportedly reported killed in series of explosions caused killed in renewed supremacy battle between by adulterated kerosene in Calabar This monthly tracker is designed to update rival cult groups in Calabar South LGA. The Municipal LGA. Peace Agents on patterns and trends in renewed gang war started after a cult leader Violence Affecting Women and Girls conflict risk and violence, as identified by the was killed in reprisal by a rival cult member (VAWG): In addition to the impact of Integrated Peace and Development Unit that was earlier attacked. Separately, six criminality on women and girls listed above, (IPDU) early warning system, and to seek were reportedly killed at different locations domestic violence against the girl child was feedback and input for response to mitigate in Calabar South LGA by rival Vikings and also reported during this period. In July, for areas of conflict. Klans cult members. instance, the lower limb of a 2-year old girl Patterns and Trends Political Violence: In May, a woman was was reportedly set ablaze by her uncle in reportedly killed by a stray bullet and 10 Akamkpa LGA. The little girl was tied to a M ay-J ul y 20 1 8 others shot during the All Progressives tree and had her legs burned as punishment According to Peace Map data (see Figure 1), Congress (APC) primary election in Yakurr for defecating in her uncle’s compound. incidents reported in the state during this LGA. Factions loyal to two party leaders in period included communal violence, the state engaged each other in a gun battle Recent Incidents or criminality, cult violence, political tension, over the list of delegates for the election. Issues, August 2018 and Violence Affecting Women and Girls Others: In June, three children who were Incidents reported during the month related (VAWG). reportedly incarcerated by their father over mainly to criminality, sexual violence, and Communal Violence: In June, tension was allegation of witchcraft practices were protest. reportedly elevated in Nakanda Clan, rescued by a child rights group in Akpabuyo Criminality: Three suspected robbers were Akpabuyo LGA, over the selection of a clan LGA. Separately, six people including a reportedly burned to death by mobs at three head. Separately, 15 people were reportedly woman and her three children were different locations in Calabar South LGA. killed in renewed hostilities over a land dispute between Ukele community in Yala Figure 1: Conflict Incidents and Fatalities, Cross River State LGA, Cross River state and Igbeagu 16 Incidents Fatalities community in Izzi LGA, Ebonyi state. In July, Jan-18 5 8 two young men were reportedly killed during 14 Feb-18 5 6 a clash between some residents of Ukelle 12 community in Yala LGA, Cross River state and Mar-18 5 14 10 neighboring Igbeagu community in Izzi LGA, Apr-18 5 11 8 Ebonyi state. The incident is believed to be May-18 4 14 connected to a land dispute. 6Jun-18 4 12 Violent Criminality: In June, a businessman 4 Jul-18 3 6 was reportedly shot dead by robbers at his 2 residence in Calabar South LGA. In July, a 0 police sergeant reportedly shot dead his Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 landlady’s daughter in Ikot Ansa, Calabar Incidents Fatalities Municipal LGA. The policeman allegedly returned from work drunk and shot the lady Reported incidents and fatalities from April – July 2018 in Cross River State. in the neck. Sources: ACLED and Nigeria Watch formatted on the P4P Peace Map www.p4p-nigerdelta.org. NIGER DELTA MONTHLY CONFLICT TRACKER: CROSS RIVER STATE, JULY — AUGUST 2018
Sexual Violence: A 17-year old girl was Figure 2: Conflict Fatalities by LGA Figure 3: Conflict Fatalities by LGA reportedly raped and abandoned at the (May - July 2018) roadside in Calabar Municipal LGA. The victim later died in the hospital where she 12 12Mar-18 3 3 5 was taken for treatment. July (April -Odukpani June 2018)OtherCalabar Fatalities MunicipalYala Apr-18 0 1 5 Violent Criminality 10 Protest: There was a protest by a group of 10 Communal/Ethnic11Gang/Cult Violence Violence 7 May-18 1 1 0 women over incessant killings as a result of 8 Gang/Cult8 ViolenceCommunal/Ethnic7 Violence Jun-18 0 7 0 inter-communal conflicts in Boki LGA. In Violent Criminality 2 6 March 2018, for instance, eight were 6 Other Fatalities 4 Calabar SouthObubra Akpabuyo reportedly killed during a clash over a land 4 dispute between Okwabang and Beebo 2 Apr-18 1 5 1 communities in Boki LGA. August (MayOdukpani - July 2018)Calabar MunicipalYala May-18 0 0 0 2 0 Communal/Ethnic11 Violence 7 Jun-18 5 0 0 Flooding: Six people, including a staff Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 0 member of the University of Calabar, were Gang/Cult Violence 7 Jul-18 0 0 0 reportedly killed by flooding in Calabar South Violent Criminality 2 Calabar South Obubra Akpabuyo Calabar Municipal LGA. The flood also submerged over 30 Other Fatalities 1 Bekwarra Boki houses in the area. Odukpani Yakurr Yala
Pr o gno s is Reported incidents by Local Government Area (LGA) show that Odukpani, followed by Calabar Municipal had the most reported lethal conflict incidents during this period. Sources (Figure 2): ACLED and Nigeria Incidents during the period included Watch data formatted for the P4P Peace Map. Source (Figure 3): Nigeria Watch data formatted for the P4P communal conflict, cult violence, political Peace Map www.p4p-nigerdelta.org violence, criminality, child abuse, and
Violence Affecting Women and Girls (VAWG). Figure 4: Heat Map of Incidents and Peace Agents in Cross River State Peace Actors in the state should monitor the situation closely and respond appropriately.
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 a Peace Agent? Heat Map shows concentration of incidents reported from May - July 2018 in Cross River; with green stars representing the registered Peace Agents. Source: All data sources formatted for the P4P Peace Map www.p4p-nigerdelta.org 3. What are some likely trigger events in the next 6 months that could escalate Report Incidents: IPDU Early Warning System this conflict? Please report any verified incident of conflict to the IPDU SMS early warning system:
Text: 080 9936 2222 4. Who are the key stakeholders that Incident Details: Kindly include the State, LGA, Town, Date, and Brief Incident Description have influence on the conflict? Contact Us Inquiries: Afeno Super Odomovo, IPDU Research Coordinator
Telephone: 08172401595 5. What will you do to help mitigate the Email: [email protected]
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