Monthly Conflict Incident Tracker

Delta State - May/June 2016

B a c k gro u n d killed about five people. In Udu and Recent Incidents or Southwest, tensions were high between Ijaw This monthly tracker is designed to update Issues, June 2016 and Urhobo youth. In Ukwuani there was a Peace Agents on patterns and trends in clash reported between Umuezegoli and Incidents reported in May included conflict risk and violence, as identified by the Akoku youth. militancy, communal tensions and violent Integrated Peace and Development Unit Militancy: In May, the militant group Niger criminality. (IPDU) early warning system, and to seek Delta Avengers reportedly blew up pipelines Militancy: The feedback and input for response to mitigate and oil facilities belonging to the Nigerian reportedly blew up oil facilities belonging to areas of conflict. National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Chevron Limited (CNL) and Shell Patterns and Trends Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) in Warri Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in M a r 2 0 1 6 - M ay 2 0 1 6 North, , and Warri North. Separately, the Niger Delta LGAs. Following these attacks, soldiers Avengers attacked a houseboat in Warri According to Peace Map data (see Figure 1), reportedly raided the affected areas and South and killed three soldiers and four there has been a rise in conflict fatalities in arrested suspected militants. According to civilians. Delta since February, especially as regards some reports there were as many as 54 Communal Tensions: Two fatalities were militancy and piracy, but also communal casualties during these incidents. reported in a clash between Ogbeh-Ijaw and tensions and violent criminality. Other: There were also reports of protests, Aladja communities in Warri South West and Pastoral/Farmer Conflict: In April, tensions kidnappings, mob justice, and one cult clash Udu LGAs. Separately, a 45-year old farmer and conflict involving herdsmen and host during this period. communities, including killings, kidnappings, Figure 1: Incidents and Fatalities sexual violence, and protests were reported in , Ukwuani, , 70 and . In May, 60 tensions were reported in Obiaruku 50 community, Ukwuani LGA, after Fulani 40 herdsmen were asked to leave the 30 community because eight residents were 20 held hostage by suspected herdsmen. 10 Other Communal Conflict: Over a dozen 0 people were reportedly killed in the context Feb-16 Mar-16 Apr-16 May-16 of other communal tensions during the Incidents Fatalities period. Incidents related to the pro-Biafran protests were reported in Aniocha North and Reported incidents and fatalities from Feb-May 2016 in Delta State. Oshimili South. In , clashes Sources: ACLED and Nigeria Watch formatted on the P4P Peace Map www.p4p-nigerdelta.org. between Okpolo-Enwhe and Igbide youth CONFLICT INCIDENT TRACKER—DELTA—MAY/JUNE 2016

was reportedly shot dead by suspected Figure 2: Conflict Fatalities by LGA (Mar - May 2016) herdsmen in . In another incident, an aide to a prominent politician 50 was reportedly killed in Ubulu-Uku 40 community in , allegedly in 30 connection to a tussle over a traditional 20 institution in the community. 10 0 P ro g n o s i s

Many incidents of inter-communal conflict, militancy and criminality were reported in the state in this period. The resurgence of militancy, rising criminality and frequent Communal/Ethnic Violence Gang/Cult Violence Militancy/Piracy Other communal conflict call for close attention by Reported fatalities by Local Government Area (LGA), in Delta State this quarter show that Warri South was peace actors in the state. the most lethal, during this period, followed by Aniocha North. Source: ACLED and Nigeria Watch data formatted for the P4P Peace Map www.p4p-nigerdelta.org Questions for Peace Figure 3: Heatmap of Incidents and Peace Agents in Delta State A ge nt s

1. Is 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? Heatmap shows concentration of incidents reported from Mar–May 2016 in Delta; with green stars repre- senting the registered Peace Agents. Source: All data sources formatted for the P4P Peace Map www.p4p- 4. Who are the key stakeholders that nigerdelta.org have influence on the conflict? Report Incidents: IPDU Early Warning System 5. What will you do to help mitigate Please report any verified incident of conflict to the IPDU SMS early warning system: the conflict in the short, medium, Text: 080 9936 2222 and long term? Incident Details: Kindly include the State, LGA, Town, Date, and Brief Incident Description Contact Us Inquiries: Afeno Super Odomovo, IPDU Research Coordinator Telephone: 08172401595 Email: [email protected]

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