This monthly tracker is designed to update Peace Agents on patterns and trends in conflict risk and violence, as identified by the Integrated Peace and Development Unit (IPDU) early warning system, and to seek feedback and input for response to mitigate areas of conflict.

1. Background
This monthly tracker is designed to update
Peace Agents on patterns and trends in
conflict risk and violence, as identified by the
Integrated Peace and Development Unit
(IPDU) early warning system, and to seek
feedback and input for response to mitigate
areas of conflict.
Patterns and Trends
Dec 2017-Feb 2018
According to Peace Map data (see Figure 1)
there was a decrease in conflict risk and
violent fatalities in Akwa Ibom in February
2018. Incidents reported in the state during
the period included criminality, militancy,
cult violence, political tensions, and violence
affecting women and girls.
Criminality: In January, three robbers were
reportedly killed during a shootout with the
police in Uyo. Separately, a 27-year old
member of the National Youth Service Corps
(NYSC) was reportedly shot dead by
unknown assailants in Eket LGA. In another
incident, a former councilor was reportedly
abducted by kidnappers in Etim Ekpo LGA. In
February, four smugglers were reportedly
arrested by operatives of the Nigerian Navy
along the waterways of Akwa Ibom state.
Separately, in Etim Ekpo LGA, a village head
was reportedly kidnapped by gunmen.
Political Violence: In December, one person
was reported to have been killed during local
government elections in Uyo, the state
capital. Hoodlums reportedly attacked the
state’s office of the Independent National
Electoral Commission (INEC) during the
election, shot sporadically, killed one and
injured several others.
Militancy: In January, two militants who
doubles as kidnappers were reportedly killed
during a gun battle with soldiers in Etim Ekpo
LGA.
Cult Violence: In January, four persons were
reportedly killed during a cult clash involving
members of Vikings, Dey Bam and Black Axe
confraternities in Oron LGA. Separately,
three were reported killed in a clash
between Dey Bam and Aro Baggers cult
groups in Ikot Ekpene LGA.
Violence Affecting Women and Girls
(VAWG): In February, A 30-year old mother
of five was reportedly killed by her husband
over a misunderstanding in Ibiono Ibom LGA.
Recent Incidents or
Issues, March 2018
Incidents during this period included violent
criminality and cult violence.
Criminality: A pastor and a businessman
were reportedly abducted by kidnappers at
different locations in Ukanafun LGA.
Separately, operatives of the Nigerian Navy
reportedly arrested three suspects for illegal
oil bunkering activities in Mbo LGA. In
another incident, the police reportedly
arrested four members of a six-man gang of
robbers in Uyo. The suspects robbed a
resident of over three million Naira in the
area before they were arrested.
Cult Violence: Three people including a
police officer were reportedly killed during a
clash between Iceland and Degbam cult
Conflict Incident Monthly Tracker
Akwa Ibom State: February -March 2018
Figure 1: Incidents and Fatalities, Akwa Ibom State
Reported incidents and fatalities from November 2017 - February 2018 in Akwa Ibom State.
Sources: ACLED and Nigeria Watch formatted on the P4P Peace Map www.p4p-nigerdelta.org.
Apr-17 4 72
May-17 2 50
Jun-17 1 2
Jul-17 6 46
Aug-17 4 9
Sep-17 3 2
Oct-17 2 6
Nov-17 3 8
Dec-17 6 14
Jan-18 7 18
Feb-18 4 6
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Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18
Incidents Fatalities

2. groups in three communities in Etim Ekpo
LGA. Several others were injured during the
incident. Separately, a community youth
leader was reportedly killed by members of
Iceland cult group in Etim Ekpo LGA. The
incident happened two days after the state
government outlawed 33 cult groups in the
area.
Other Incident: Two men, aged 65 and 27,
were reportedly arrested by the police for
raping an 11-year old girl in Uyo, the state
capital. Separately, two children were
reportedly killed by fire in a fishing
community in Mbo LGA. Several others
sustained different degrees of burns during
the incidents.
Prognosis
Incidents of conflict risk and violence during
this period related mainly to criminality,
militancy, political tensions, cult violence,
and violence affecting women and girls
(VAWG). Peace actors should monitor the
situation closely and respond appropriately.
Questions for Peace
Agents
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?
4. Who are the key stakeholders that
have influence on the conflict?
5. What will you do to help mitigate
the conflict in the short, medium,
and long term?
NIGER DELTA MONTHLY CONFLICT TRACKER: AKWA IBOM STATE, FEBRUARY — MARCH 2018
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Figure 2: Conflict Fatalities by LGA
(December 2017 - February 2018)
Figure 4: Heat Map of Incidents and Peace Agents in Akwa Ibom State
Heat Map shows concentration of incidents reported from December 2017 - February 2018 in Akwa Ibom;
with green stars representing the registered Peace Agents. Source: All data sources formatted for the P4P
Peace Map www.p4p-nigerdelta.org
Reported incidents by Local Government Area (LGA) shows that Ikot Ekpene and Etim Ekpo had the most
reported lethal conflict during this period. Source (Figure 2): ACLED and Nigeria Watch data formatted for
the P4P Peace Map. Source (Figure 3): Nigeria Watch data formatted for the P4P Peace Map www.p4p-
nigerdelta.org
Contact Us Inquiries: Afeno Super Odomovo,
IPDU Research Coordinator
Telephone: 08172401595
Report Incidents: IPDU Early Warning System
Please report any verified incident of conflict to the IPDU SMS early warning system:
Text: 080 9936 2222
Incident Details: Kindly include the State, LGA, Town, Date, and Brief Incident Description
Figure 3: Conflict Fatalities by LGA
Gang/CultViolence
Mob Violence 5
Political Violence 8
Militancy
March (December 2017-February 2018)IkotEkpeneEtim Ekpo Uyo Ukanafun
ViolentCriminality 5 4 4
Gang/CultViolence 3
Militancy 3
Political Violence
Other Fatalities 8
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Violent Criminality Gang/Cult Violence
Militancy Political Violence
Other Fatalities
Uyo Ukanafun Ikot-Ekpene
Oct-17 6 0 0
Nov-17 0 6 0
Dec-17 2 0 8
Jan-18 3 4 3
Ukanafun Ikot EkpeneNsit Ibom
Nov-17 6 0 0
Dec-17 0 8 2
Jan-18 4 3 0
Feb-18 0 0 0
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10
Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18
Ukanafun Ikot Ekpene
Nsit Ibom Uyo
Oron Etim Ekpo
Eket Ibiono Ibom