NEWS MONTHLY BULLETIN- (WANEP-NIGERIA)(FEBRUARY, 2022)
I. INTRODUCTION
As of February 2022, 666 incidents were recorded in the Monthly Conflict Census from the
WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS)1. A cumulative fatality of 1,252 and 1,958
injuries/infected cases emanating from criminal attacks, road accidents and incidents ofenvironmental security including epidemics and COVID-19 were recorded in February 20212.
Out of the total fatalities (1,249) recorded across incidents in the thematic areas, COVID-19
resulted in the death of 6 people with 1,379 infected cases3.
As shown in the thematic graph below, Violent Extremism and Organised Crime recorded a
total fatality of 990 people, accounting for the highest fatality of the total number of fatalities(1,249) in the reporting period, while Democracy and Governance theme recorded 156 deaths4.
Also, the Environmental Security theme recorded 102 deaths and Gender, Peace and Security
thematic area recorded one (1) fatality in the reporting period.5(see annex for the monthly
census).
THEMATIC AREAS: INCIDENT/FATALITY/INJURY RATE, FEBRUARY, 2022
1,740
1800
1600
1400

993

1200
1000
800
600

391

400

89

200

201 156
107

43

102

31

1

22

0

Violent
Extremism/Organised
crime

Democracy/Governance

INCIDENTS

Environmental Security

DEATHS

Gender, Peace and Security

INJURIES

Source: WANEP-NEWS6.

The Monthly Bulletin presents an analysis of the security challenges identified from monitoring
trends of incidents through the WANEP NEWS and the mass media. It also offers
recommendations for stakeholders’ interventions and mitigation.

1 Source: WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
2 Ibid.
3 Source: WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
4 Ibid.
5 Source: WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
6 Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/

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12. ORGANISED CRIME AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM
The month of February reported incidents of criminal attacks by terrorist groups in the NorthEast region of Nigeria. The security offensive operations of the Nigerian Military with thesupport of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) neutralised several Boko/ISWAP terrorists witharms and ammunition recovered in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States. Between February 5 and24, 2022, the sustained land and air raids led to the surrender of 670 Boko Haram and IslamicState’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and families comprising of 142 males, 164
females and 264 children7.
In the month, there were incidents of arson, kidnapping, shoot-outs, raids and the use of
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by the terrorist groups across communities in Biu, Chibok,
Ngala, Abadam and Damboa LGAs of Borno State resulting in the fatality of 46 people and 5
others abducted as recorded in the WANEP NEWS8. In addition to the report on massive
recruitment by members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), the Department ofState Services (DSS) through intelligence indicated that ISWAP were training suicide bombers tocarry out attacks on security agencies and vulnerable communities9. This may likely impact
negatively on the communities’ security especially amongst returnees from IDP camps.
Furthermore, though unconfirmed by the Nigerian Military, ISWAP group claimed attacks on
military operatives at Mallam Fatori and Jiri town in Borno State which resulted in the death ofover 30 soldiers and unspecified number of injuries in the month10.
The frequency in Organised Crimes including armed banditry, human/drug trafficking, cybercrime and arms trafficking were persistent in the reporting month. The activities of organised
armed groups have led to civilian casualties, disrupted livelihoods and exacerbatedhumanitarian needs. Also, 947 fatalities (including 13 females, 6 children and 43 security
operatives) from Organised Crime were recorded11. Out of the total fatalities (947), shoot-outs
between security operatives and criminal gangs resulted in the death of 441 people including
suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and armed bandits in Edo, Katsina, Kogi, Anambra, Oyo,
Kaduna, Niger, Benue, Adamawa, Bauchi and Delta States12.
The devastating attacks by armed bandits in the North-West Region remains prevalent resulting
in the death of 247 people across States in Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi and Niger
States thus accounting for the highest fatality perpetrated by armed gangs in the reporting
month13. Incidents of arson, theft, cattle rustling and kidnapping were also carried out bybandits across the affected States. In addition to the incidents of arson, the community
secondary school in Allawa, Shiroro LGA of Niger State was set ablaze by bandits14.
7 http://saharareporters.com/2022/02/07/breaking-104-iswap-militants-wives-and-children-surrendered-nigerian-troops-army-says;
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/02/466-terrorists-surrendered-in-2-weeks-scores-killed-dhq/
8 Source: WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
9 https://dailytrust.com/iswap-training-suicide-bombers-to-attack-security-agents-dss
10 https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/islamic-state-group-claims-attacks-nigeria-soldiers-83061285
11 Source: WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
12 Ibid.
13 Ibid.
14 https://dailytrust.com/bandits-set-security-base-ablaze-impound-military-vehicle-in-niger

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2The graph below shows the statistics of fatalities across various incidents under ‘Organised
Crime’ in February 2022.
ORGANISED CRIME: STATISTICS OF FATALITIES, FEBRUARY, 2022
Violent Clashes
Extra-judicial Killing
Farmer/Herder Conflict
Homicide
Mob Attack
Armed Violence/Murder
Cult attack
Armed Banditry
0

50

100

150

200

250

300

Source: WANEP-NEWS15.

Fatalities arising from armed violence (including assassination, armed robbery, ritual-related
attacks) accounted for the second highest fatality of 146, while cult-related violence led to 56
deaths in the month as recorded in WANEP NEWS16. Also, incidents of homicide resulted in 15
deaths and cases of extra-judicial killings perpetrated by security operatives led to 5 deaths in
Borno, Kaduna, Imo and Oyo States. Disputes between farmers and herders in Benue andDelta States resulted in the death of 9 people with several farmlands destroyed during cattle
grazing activities in Edo and Benue States. Reduced availability of pasture lands andtranshumance cattle routes have continually led to the encroachment of farmlands. According
to reports from WANEP-NEWS, violent clashes in Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Rivers and Abuja-FCT led tothe death of 13 people with 7 others injured17.
Another notable threat in the conflict matrix as recorded by WANEP NEWS is the recurrence incommunal conflicts aggravated by unresolved disagreements over resources and land. Given
that majority of the population in the communities are subsistent farmers who depend on crop
farming and fishing, the violent clash has the potential to affect food security. In Benue andAdamawa States, competition over fish ponds and land resulted in the death of one person and3 others injured in the reporting month18.
The WANEP NEWS recorded 76 incidents of kidnapping across 24 States with 523 victims
abducted in the month19. Out of the 523 victims, 59 were females and 40 children20. The graph
15

Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
Source: WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
17
Ibid.
18
Source: WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
16

19 Source: WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
20 ibid

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3below highlights the statistics of kidnapped victims across the affected States in the reporting
period.
FIGURES OF ABDUCTED VICTIMS, FEBRUARY 2022
160
140

141

120
104

100
80

86

60

54

40
29

20

5

12

2

10

5

8

18

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Source: WANEP-NEWS21.

The reporting month of February recorded 101 incidents of arrest across States in the reporting
period.22 The arrest cuts across incidents of public demonstration, homicide, sexual and gender
based violence (SGBV), cyber-crime, extra-judicial killing, armed robbery, kidnapping, humantrafficking, drug trafficking armed banditry, public demonstrations, riots, amongst others
incidents.
3. DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE:The presidential assent given to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2022 to make it law ahead of
the 2023 general elections has been commended by Nigerians as a welcome development toenhancing the country’s democratic system23. This followed series of demonstrations and press
briefings by stakeholders and civil society organisations occasioned by President Buhari’s delay
in assenting the Bill. Despite signing, the President highlighted his reservations to the National
Assembly seeking for the amendment of Section 84 (12) in the Electoral Act which
disenfranchises serving political office holders from participating in their political parties’
primaries 24 . The proposed exclusion in the Act contradicts their constitutional rights asenshrined in section 40 and 42 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as amended) which layemphasis on freedom from discrimination and their right to peaceful assembly and association.
Moreover, the Electoral Act and the Nigerian Constitution provides legal basis for the conduct
21 Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
22 Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
23 https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/02/breaking-buhari-signs-electoral-act-amendment-bill/

24 https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/513853-electoral-act-despite-approval-buhari-identifies-loopholes-in-new-law.html

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of all elections in Nigeria. With the assent to the Bill, the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) has slated February 25, 2023 for the Presidential and National Assembly
election, while Governorship and State Assembly elections has been scheduled for March 11,202325.
Amid sustained security interventions against terrorism in the North-East region, Nigeria has
been ranked sixth position on the 2022 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) following the decline interrorist activities across States in the region26. Prior to this, the country had occupied the third
position for over 3 years.
The recurrent strikes, demonstrations and ultimatum relating to the delay of the Federal andState Government in implementing series of agreements with unions continue to affect public
service delivery, particularly in the educational sector. In the reporting month, the Academic
Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)27, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE)28,
National Association Martime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN)29, and National Association of
Academic Technologists (NAAT)30 embarked on a strike to compel the Nigerian government toaccede to its demands. Similarly, the heightened attacks by armed bandits in Zamfara State led
to an indefinite strike by commercial drivers31, while resident doctors at the University of
Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital in Ondo State embarked on a warning strike to protest theassault on a medical officers.32
The WANEP NEWS recorded 41 incidents of public demonstrations, out of which one (1)deteriorated into violence in Ogun State resulting in the death of one person and several
injured victims by stray bullets fired by police operatives to disperse students protesting over
the abduction of students at the Polytechnic33. Other peaceful demonstrations include protest
by female traders in Calabar over market relocation and the demolition of Abraka main market;
The imposition of a non-indigene as monarch in Ondo State as well as the non-payment of
unpaid allowances of health workers in Gombe State led to public demonstrations34. In
addition, university students also conducted series of protest in Abuja-FCT, Kano, Plateau,
Nasarawa, Niger, Taraba and Edo States, amongst other States over the lingering strike by
ASUU35.
Recurrent strikes and demonstrations continue to hamper the delivery of social services such as
health and education in the affected areas. Also, increased cases of strike further reveals the
weak state capacity to respond to the socio-economic needs of population. This is generatingsocial tensions and weak social cohesiveness in the country.

25

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/514001-updated-inec-changes-dates-for-2023-general-elections.html
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/515102-subdued-in-nigeria-boko-haram-shifts-attacks-to-neighbouring-countries-report.html
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/511532-strike-nans-threatens-confrontation-against-asuu.html
28
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/512377-why-we-embark-on-indefinite-strike-fct-nulge.html
29https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/02/maritime-workers-issue-14-day-strike-notice-to-fg-over-grievance-with-iocs/
30
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/02/strike-naat-issues-2-weeks-ultimatum-to-fg/
31
https://punchng.com/zamfara-commercial-drivers-begin-indefinite-strike-over-bandits-attacks/
32
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/510564-unimed-doctors-down-tools-over-assault-on-medical-officer.html
33
Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
34
Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
35
https://dailypost.ng/2022/02/28/asuu-strike-nigerian-students-protest-in-abuja-others/
26
27

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5Again, the frequency in road accidents attributed to the unprofessional conduct of drivers,
mechanical faults and overloading, amongst other glitches, led to the death of 145 people and102 injuries in the reporting month36.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY:As the number of COVID-19 related cases and deaths decrease, the country is faced with otherrecurring health challenges, particulary Lassa Fever with an increase in fatality rate. In thereporting month period, COVID-19 accounted for 1,379 infected cases and 6 deaths comparedto the 10,840 cases and 105 deaths recorded in January 202237.
Also, Lassa Fever accounted for a total of 50 deaths and 316 infected cases in February 2022.
According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), a total of 98 deaths and 540
confirmed cases were recorded between January and February 202238. Several factors including
gaps in surveillance, delays in sample shipment for laboratory testing, decrease of casemanagement capacity due to the conversion of dedicated Lassa Fever facilities into COVOD-19
health care facilities, further increases the risk level of Lassa Fever outbreaks in the country39.
The graph below highlights the statistics of fatalities and infected cases emanating from COVID19 and Lassa Fever in the month.
FATALITIES AND CONFIRMED CASES, COVID-19 AND LASSA FEVER, FEBRUARY 2022

1,379

COVID-196316

Lassa Fever

50

0

200

400

600

800

Confirmed Cases

1000

1200

1400

1600

Death

Source: WANEP-NEWS40.

Also, the upward and downward trend of fatalities, infected, discharged COVID-19 cases in
February 2022 compared to January 2022 is reflected in the graph below.

36

Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news
https://ncdc.gov.ng/, www.wanep.org/news/
38
https://ncdc.gov.ng/
39
https://reliefweb.int/report/nigeria/disease-outbreak-news-lassa-fever-nigeria-14-february-2022
40 Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
37

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COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN NIGERIA: Confirmed, Discharged and Fatality
Rate of January and February 2022
19,764Feb-22

1,379
615,019Jan-22

10,840
105
0

5000

10000
DISCHARGED

15000
CONFIRMED

20000

25000

DEATH

Source: WANEP-NEWS41.

The vaccination roll-out by the National Primary Health Care Development (NPHCDA) remain
progressive with over 2,804,485 million people vaccinated in the month. As of February 28,
2022, a total of 17,914,944 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Nigeria. Out of
the 17,914,944 million vaccinated Nigerians, 8,197,832 have been fully vaccinated with thedoses42.
5. GENDER, PEACE AND SECURITY:
The WANEP NEWS recorded 24 incidents of sexual and gender-bases violence, particulary rapeof women and children between the ages of 7 and 20 years in Yobe, Ekiti, Sokoto, Abia, Ogun,
Oyo, Adamawa, Delta, Ondo, Rivers, Edo, Zamfara and Abuja-FCT43. Across the recorded
incidents, one female was murdered in Oyo State.44 Additionally, 58 victims (teenagers) of
human trafficking were rescued by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in
Persons (NAPTIP) in Kano, Enugu, Kwara, Adamawa, Benue, Delta and Ogun State.
In furtherance of the ongoing constitutional review of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution by the
National Assembly, women groups continue to demand for actions that promote gender parity
in leadership and employment, amongst others. Records have shown that the statistics ofwomen at the National and State Assemblies remain low. Out of 469 seats at the National
Assembly, women occupy 21 seats, while 45 of the 990 seats across all State House of
Assemblies are occupied by women45. The presence of few women in elective and appointive
positions led to the proposition of critical actions to promote the 35 percent affirmative actionand equal opportunities for women including the constitutional amendment of the Nigerian
41 Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
42 nphcda.gov.ng
43 Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
44 ibid
45 https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/02/100-women-groups-seek-speedy-passage-of-bill-to-create-additional-seats-for-women-in-nass/

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1999 Constitution on citizenship to the foreign-born husband of a Nigerian woman andindigeneship of husband’s State after five years of being together, amongst other demands46.
Implications for Peace and Security in Nigeria
The widespread violence continues to impact negatively on civilian lives depriving vulnerable
people of critical humanitarian assistance. These humanitarian needs driven by heightened
insecurity disrupting farming and livelihood activities and the resultant internal displacement
persist particularly in the northern region of Nigeria. More so, the inaccessibility of somevolatile areas coupled with poor terrains further hampers food and income access support by
the government, civil society and the private sector. According to ReliefWeb, 8.4 million people
in the north-east States of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY States) will need humanitarian aid
in 202247. This comprises of persons that are internally displaced, returnees who lack essential
services and livelihoods, and members of communities affected by their hosting of internallydisplaced people.
According to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), the combined impact ofthe persisting conflict and poor macro-economic situation (including inflation andunemployment rates) continue to impact households’ livelihoods and food security outcomes
across northern Nigeria as indicated on the map below48.

CURRENT FOOD SECURITY OUTCOMES, FEBRUARY 2022 (SOURCE:FEWS NET)49

46

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/02/100-women-groups-seek-speedy-passage-of-bill-to-create-additional-seats-for-women-in-nass/
https://reliefweb.int/report/nigeria/nigeria-humanitarian-needs-overview-2022-february-2022
https://fews.net/west-africa/nigeria/food-security-outlook/february-202249
https://fews.net/west-africa/nigeria/food-security-outlook/february-2022
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8These highlighted vulnerabilities in violence prone communities further exposes women andchildren to the risk of sexual exploitations, criminal recruitment and other social vices. Schools
remain major targets by armed groups as this threat remain partly attributable to the numberof out-of-school children in the country. In the reporting month, a community secondary school
was burnt down by bandits in Shiroro LGA of Niger State50.
Again, the importation of adulterated Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from Belgium by some
importers into the country led to PMS shortage and emergence queues across States in thereporting month period. According to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), thefailure of quality inspectors to detect the high level of Methanol in the PMS at the point ofimport in Belgium and on arrival in Nigeria resulted in the shortage51. This challenge poses
undue hardship on residents as the shortage of PMS resulted to high petrol prices in some gas
stations. This also led to increased transportation costs with pressure on market prices. These
economic pressures further exacerbates poverty and economic inequality, triggering significant
tensions and potential conflicts in communities.
Additionally, the frequent demonstrations and strike continue to strain state-citizens relations.
The implication reflects in the trust deficit between the citizens and State. The recurrent
industrial action by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has interrupted the students’
academic calendar year further exposing them to social vices. Statistics have shown thatbetween 1999 and 2020, ASUU embarked on strike 17 times for a total of 1,450 days52.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
In view of the human security threats and the analysis highlighted, the following
recommendations are proposed for response and mitigation by stakeholders.
• The Federal, State and Local Governments should continue to strengthen engagementswith traditional leaders, faith-based institutions, women and youth groups, CSOs, local
NGOs and other relevant stakeholders through dialogue and mediation that will lead topeaceful resolution of recurrent communal conflicts and violence and foster social
cohesion in the communities and States;•

The Federal and State Governments in partnership with the Nigeria Centre for Disease
Control (NCDC), Ministry of Health, West African Health Organisation (WAHO and theWorld Health Organisation (WHO) should continue to review the nation’s COVID-19
prevention protocols as well as increase community surveillance especially following therecurring outbreak of epidemics resulting in increased fatalities;• The Federal and State Governments should constantly strengthen the capacity of law
enforcement agencies in intelligence gathering and surveillance to prevent the ongoing
50
51
52

https://dailytrust.com/bandits-set-security-base-ablaze-impound-military-vehicle-in-niger
https://www.channelstv.com/2022/02/09/just-in-nnpc-gmd-reveals-how-adulterated-fuel-was-imported-importers/
https://tribuneonlineng.com/asuu-rethink-your-strategy/

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9armed attacks witnessed across the country. This should be complemented withstrengthening community policing to bolster security in communities;• The Federal and State Governments should strengthen the implementation of the
National Gender Policy that recommends 35 percent affirmative action for more
inclusive representation of women at all levels of governance as well as ensure speedy
passage of gender-related Bills including Equal Opportunities Commission(Establishment) Bill, 2020; Gender and Equal Opportunities, Abuse and Administration
Bill 2012; Affirmative Action (Equal Opportunities for Women) Bill 2012; Gender andEqual Opportunities Bill 2015; Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill 2015;
and Women Participation in Elections Support Bill, 2018.
CONCLUSION:As the nation grapples with diverse security challenges, the need for critical stakeholders tocontinually review its peace and security strategies in line with the evolving dynamics andtrends. More importantly, there is the need for stakeholders including civil society
organisations to increase public education on the outbreaks of epidemics and the COVID-19
pandemic as well as increasing awareness on the adherence to health prevention protocols andvaccination to enhance mitigation and resilience against the spread of diseases pandemic in the
country.
CENSUS OF INCIDENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2022
THEMATIC AREANO of Attacks.

VICTIMSVIOLENT EXTREMISM: Boko Haram/ISWAP attacks/
Counter-Terrorist Attacks

13

DEATHS
46

INJURIES
7

ORGANISEDCRIME:(Armedrobbery,assassination, armed violence, armed bandits, mob
attack, arson and cult/gang clash)

203

455

66

Shoot-out between security operatives andsuspected armed bandits/and other criminal gangsin Edo, Katsina, Kogi, Anambra, Oyo, Kaduna, Niger,
Benue, Adamawa, Bauchi and Delta States.

21

441

-

Election-related Violence

7

6

-

Abduction (evident across 24 States)

76

-

-

Cybercrime/Fraud

6

-

-

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10Extra-Judicial Killing by opertatives of the Nigeria
Police Force (NPF) and Nigerian Army in Oyo, Imo,
Borno, Kaduna States
Physical/Armed Assault

5

5

-

8

1

7

Farmer-Herder Conflict

7

9

-

6

13

7

Drug Trafficking
Homicide
Suicide
DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE:
Demonstration (peaceful)

21
16
2

15
2

2
-

40

-

-

Demonstration (violent)

1

1

1

Intimidation and Threats

6

-

-

Industrial Strike Action

6

-

-

Arrest/Detention
Road Accidents

101
44

145

102

Building Collapse in Delta State

2

8

2

Boat Acident
ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY:
Communal conflict

1

2

2

3

1

3

Rainstorm
Drowning in Kwara, Lagos, Plateau, Rivers andCross River States
Pandemic/Epidemics:

2
5

7

2
-

Violent Clash• Clash between members of the National Unionof Road Transport Works (NURTW) in Lagos
State.
• Park Management System and suspectedhoodlums in Oyo State.
• Officials of the Nigeria Customs Service andsuspected smugglers in Ogun State.
• Clash between local security outfits in Rivers
State.
• Officials of the NDLEA and suspected drug
peddlers in Lagos State.
• Residents of ECOWAS Estate and Landdevelopers in Abuja-FCT.

a. Coronavirus (COVID-19)
b. Lassa Fever

Confirmed cases
1
1

6
50

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COVID: 1,379
Lassa Fever: 316

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Electrocution

3

6

9

Fire Outbreak (including tanker explosion)
Gas Explosion

27
1

31
1

30
1

Through its National Early Warning System (NEWS), the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP- Nigeria) develops and disseminates a monthly bulletin on Human Security
at the end of each month to inform the different actors and / or partners and formulates recommendations to different decision-makers for targeted responses to the given alerts.
This monthly monitoring is based on information gathered from the field by the WANEP-NIGERIA field monitors, and also information gathered from the various national andinternational media.
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GENDER, PEACE AND SECURITY:
Sexual Assault/Rape

24

1

22

Human Trafficking

7

-

-

Total

666

1,252

1,958

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