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
March-May 2018
According to Peace Map data (see Figure 1),
incidents reported during this period
included communal tensions, gang/cult
violence, and other criminal activities.
Violent Criminality: In April, four residents
including two teenagers and two men were
reportedly killed by hoodlums in Ogbakiri,
Emohua LGA. The gunmen ripped open the
womb of one of the teenagers who was
pregnant and took away the fetus. One of
the male victims was tied to a tree and cut to
pieces. The killings created tension in the
area. In May, one person was reportedly
killed in Port Harcourt LGA during an
assassination attempt on the paramount
ruler of a kingdom in Okrika LGA. The king
was in Port Harcourt for a traditional
function when he was attacked by armed
youths who shot sporadically at his
entourage. The deceased was in the
entourage of the king.
Cult Violence: In April, two persons were
reportedly killed during a clash between two
rival cult groups in Rundele community,
Emohua LGA. The clash occurred during a
cultural hunting expedition. Following the
clash, a group of cultists invaded the
community and kidnapped a chief. The chief
was released after a 1 million Naira ransom
was paid to the kidnappers.
Communal Tensions: In March, there was a
peaceful protest by residents of about six
communities over the destruction of their
land and poor amenities in their
communities in Tai LGA. The protesters
marched to the Rivers State Government
House, calling on the Federal government to
rebuild their land that was destroyed over 24
years ago.
Criminality and communal conflict were key
drivers of violence affecting women and girls
(VAWG) during the period.
Violence Affecting Women and Girls
(VAWG): In April, gunmen ripped open the
womb of a teenager who was pregnant and
took away the fetus in Emohua LGA.
Separately, five persons including a pregnant
woman were reportedly killed during a clash
between people from Andoni and Bonny
LGAs. In May, an 41-year old man was
reportedly remanded in prison for defiling
his four daughters in Port Harcourt. The
victims who are aged between 2 and 17
years, reported that the incest has been
going on for over two years.
Police vs Soldiers: In May, a soldier was
reportedly killed by a policeman at a security
checkpoint in Obio/Akpor LGA. Soldiers
attacked a police station in reprisal, and
brutalized policemen and civilians.
Ethno-nationalism: In May, many members
of the Movement for the Actualization of the
Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) were
reportedly arrested by the police in Port
Harcourt. The supporters of the movement
were celebrating the ‘National Day’ and 18th
year anniversary of the agitation for the
sovereign state of Biafra.
Others: In May, a jetty, boats and other
marine equipment worth billions of naira
were destroyed by fire reportedly caused by
illegal oil bunkering in Obio/Akpor LGA.
Separately, rainstorm destroyed several
property, including buildings, cars, and
electricity poles in Obio/Akpor LGA. In Port
Harcourt LGA, the rainstorm injured 15
persons including pupils, and rendered some
families homeless.
Recent Incidents or
Issues, June 2018
Incidents during the month mainly related to
criminality, cult violence, and protests.
Criminality: Kidnappers reportedly
abducted, killed and buried a senior staff of
the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
Conflict Incident Monthly Tracker
Rivers State: May-June 2018
Figure 1: Incidents and Fatalities, Rivers State
Reported incidents and fatalities from February – May 2018 in Rivers State.
Sources: ACLED and Nigeria Watch formatted on the P4P Peace Map www.p4p-nigerdelta.org.
Sep-17 7 11
Oct-17 6 25
Nov-17 5 38
Dec-17 6 14
Incidents Fatalities
Jan-18 10 49
Feb-18 2 4
Mar-18 1 0
Apr-18 4 13
May-18 12 21
0
5
10
15
20
25
Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18
Incidents Fatalities

2. (NNPC) in Oyigbo LGA. The kidnappers shot
the victim and collected a ransom. The
corpse was abandoned in an uncompleted
building and discovered by the police.
Cult Violence: Cultists reportedly attacked
the home town of a federal minister and
former governor of Rivers State and
disrupted a community market and a
political rally in Ubima community, Ikwerre
LGA.
Protest: A group of local contractors, the
Indigenous Contractors Association,
protested at the facility of an international
oil company over issues relating to contracts
in Port Harcourt LGA. The protest was
disrupted by thugs in the area. Separately,
hundreds of women protested at the Rivers
State government house over alleged
harassment of the wife of a former president
of Nigeria by the Economic and Financial
Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Port Harcourt
LGA.
Prognosis
Reported incidents in the state during the
period related mainly to criminality, cult
violence, communal tensions, armed clashes,
ethno-nationalism, and protests. 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 issues are 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: RIVERS STATE, MAY — JUNE 2018
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Figure 4: Heat Map of Incidents and Peace Agents in Rivers State
Heat Map shows concentration of incidents reported from March–May 2018 in Rivers; 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) in Rivers State this quarter shows that Port Harcourt,
followed had the highest number of reported fatalities. Sources (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
(March - May 2018)
Figure 3: Conflict Fatalities by LGA
May (February - April 2018)Emohua Bonny Akuku ToruIkwerre
Violent Criminality 4 3 3
Communal/Ethnic Violence 4
Gang/CultViolence2
June (March - May 2018)Port HarcourtEmohua Bonny Akuku Toru
Violent Criminality 9 4 3
Communal/Ethnic Violence 4
Gang/CultViolence 5
Political Violence 3
Other Fatalities 5
0
5
10
15
20
Other Fatalities Political Violence
Gang/Cult Violence Communal/Ethnic Violence
Violent Criminality
Ogba/Egbema/NdoniEmohua Port Harcourt
Jan-18 19 1 4
Feb-18 0 0 1
Mar-18 0 0 0
Apr-18 0 6 0
Ikwerre Port HarcourtBonny
Feb-18 3 1 0
Mar-18 0 0 0
Apr-18 0 0 4
May-18 0 16 0
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10
15
20
Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18
Ikwerre Port Harcourt
Bonny Emohua
Akuku Toru Ahoada East
Asari Toru