This document summarizes conflict patterns in Delta State, Nigeria between December 2017 and March 2018. It identifies communal tensions, cult violence, criminality including militancy and kidnapping as the main issues. Specific incidents described include clashes between communities leading to deaths, herdsmen attacks on farmers, and violence involving cult and criminal groups. The report is intended to update peace workers and seeks their input and 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),
conflict issues during the period included
communal tensions, cult violence, and
criminality including militancy and
kidnapping for ransom.
Communal Conflict: In February, two
residents were reportedly killed during a
joint security operation in response to a
longstanding dispute over a leadership tussle
in Ogborodo community, Warri South West
LGA. Separately, two persons including a
male primary school pupil, were reported
killed during a clash between Aladja
community in Udu LGA and Ogbe-Ijoh
community in Warri South West LGA. In
Ethiope East LGA, herdsmen reportedly killed
a man and injured his wife on the farm.
Communal conflict was a driver of Violence
Affecting Women and Girls (VAWG) in the
state during this period. In January, for
example, a woman was raped by herdsmen
in Aniocha North LGA
Violent Criminality: In February, four
robbers were reportedly killed in a gun battle
with the police in Sapele LGA. Separately, a
former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the
late cultist and kidnap kingpin in Rivers State,
was reportedly killed by the police in
Ukwuani LGA, Delta state. In another
incident, a 23-year cultist was reportedly
killed by his former colleagues for leaving the
group to join another cult group in Ughelli
South LGA.
Militancy/Kidnapping: In January, a
prominent militant who doubles as a kidnap
kingpin was reportedly killed during a gun
battle between his gang and soldiers in
Burutu. Separately, five workers of an
indigenous oil servicing firm were reportedly
abducted by gunmen at a waterside
community in Warri North LGA. Criminality
was a key driver of Violence Affecting
Women and Girls (VAWG) in the state during
this period. For instance, in January, a 74-
year old woman was reportedly strangled for
ritualistic purposes in Oshimili South LGA.
Violence Affecting Women and Girls
(VAWG): In addition to the impact of
communal conflict and criminality on women
and girls listed above, other forms of
violence were also reported during this
period. In February, a female student of a
polytechnic in Delta state was reportedly
killed for ritualistic purposes in Ozoro, Isoko
North LGA. In a separate incident, a middle-
aged man attacked and cut his wife with a
cutlass, and later committed suicide in
Oshimili South.
Recent Incidents or
Issues, March 2018
Reported incidents included communal
tensions and criminality.
Communal Tensions: Herdsmen reportedly
chopped off fingers and toes of a 45-year old
male farmer in Abraka, Ethiope East LGA.
The farmer was attacked for trying to stop
the herders from grazing their cattle on his
farm. Separately, a farmer was reportedly
beheaded by herdsmen in Uwheru
community, Ughelli North LGA. In another
incident, herdsmen killed four men who
were on a fishing expedition in Ughelli North
LGA. In a separate incident, a police sergeant
Conflict Incident Monthly Tracker
Delta State: February -March 2018
Figure 1: Incidents and Fatalities, Delta State
Reported incidents and fatalities from November 2017– February 2018 in Delta State.
Sources: ACLED and Nigeria Watch formatted on the P4P Peace Map www.p4p-nigerdelta.org.
Mar-17 14 19
Apr-17 9 11
May-17 11 34
Jun-17 13 24
Jul-17 11 23
Aug-17 12 23
Sep-17 10 17
Oct-17 7 17
Nov-17 11 16
Dec-17 12 17
Jan-18 10 15
Feb-18 13 17
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Incidents Fatalities

2. was reportedly killed during a communal
clash over a leadership tussle in Obodo-Eti
community, Ndokwa West LGA. The
leadership tussle escalated into a supremacy
battle between loyalist of opposing factions
during the community annual festival.
Criminality: A 54-year old leader of a
vigilante group was reportedly killed by
gunmen in Ndokwa West LGA. Separately, a
member of a community vigilante group,
suspected to be on drugs, reportedly killed
three people during a funeral ceremony in
Otokutu, Ughelli South LGA. Also, in Ughelli
South, the police killed two robbers who
double as kidnappers. An 18-year old boy
was arrested by the police for defiling his six-
year old sister and killing his 8-year old half-
brother in Ofagbe, Isoko South LGA. In
another incident, a 33-year old robbery
suspect who allegedly killed a commercial
motorcyclist was reportedly clubbed to
death by a mob in Ogbe-Ogume community,
Ndokwa West LGA.
Prognosis
Incidents during the period related mainly to
communal violence, cult violence, violence
affecting women and girls, and criminality
including militancy and kidnapping. Peace
Agents should monitor the situation closely
and respond appropriately.
Questions for Peace
Agents
1. Is anything 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: DELTA STATE, FEBRUARY — MARCH 2018
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Figure 4: Heat Map of Incidents and Peace Agents in Delta State
Heat Map shows concentration of incidents reported from December 2017–February 2018 in Delta; with
green stars representing the registered Peace Agents. Source: All data sources formatted for the P4P Peace
Map www.p4p-nigerdelta.org
Reported fatalities by Local Government Area (LGA), in Delta State this quarter show that Warri South
West, followed by Aniocha South had the most reported fatalities. 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
Email: afeno@pindfoundation.org
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 2: Conflict Fatalities by LGA
(December 2017 - February 2018)
Figure 3: Conflict Fatalities by LGA
Communal/EthnicViolence1 5 1
ViolentCriminality 4 1 2 1
Gang/CultViolence 3
Political Violence 1
Other Fatalities 4 2
March (December 2017-February 2018)Warri South WestAniocha SouthUvwie Oshimili North
ViolentCriminality 2 3 1
Communal/EthnicViolence4 5 3
Gang/CultViolence 1
Other Fatalities 1 2 1
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Other Fatalities Gang/Cult Violence
Communal/Ethnic Violence Violent Criminality
Oshimili North Aniocha NorthAniocha South
Oct-17 6 1 0
Nov-17 0 0 5
Dec-17 3 0 2
Jan-18 2 1 0
Aniocha South Warri South WestNdokwa West
Nov-17 5 3 1
Dec-17 2 1 2
Jan-18 0 0 0
Feb-18 2 2 0
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AniochaSouth Warri South West
NdokwaWest Oshimili North
Ughelli North Ethiope East
NdokwaEast Sapele
Uvwie Burutu
Ethiope West