NEWS MONTHLY BULLETIN- (WANEP-NIGERIA)(SEPTEMBER, 2021)
I. INTRODUCTION
As of September 2021, 623 incidents were recorded in the Monthly Conflict Census from
WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS)1. The incidents (623) recorded in the month
represent a decrease of 27 incidents compared to the 650 incidents recorded in the NEWS in
August 20212. The sustained government interventions across the thematic areas has been
accredited to the reduction of incidents in the reporting period. A cumulative fatality of 1,432
and 18,911 injuries/infected cases emanating from criminal attacks, road accidents andincidents of environmental security including epidemics and COVID-19 were recorded in
September 20213. Out of the total fatalities recorded in the month, COVID-19 pandemic
resulted in the death of 251 people with 13,334 infected cases, while Cholera resulted in thedeath of 129 people with 5,317 suspected cases 4.
As shown in the thematic graph below, Violent Extremism and Organised Crime recorded a
total of 939 people, accounting for the highest fatality of the total number of fatalities (1,432)
recorded in the monthly census, while Environmental Security theme recorded 401 deaths 5.
Also, Democracy and Governance theme recorded 92 deaths, while Gender, Peace and Security
thematic area recorded no fatality in the reporting period6.( see annex for the monthly census).

Source: Graph generated from WANEP-NEWS7.

The Monthly Bulletin presents an analysis of security challenges identified from monitoring
trends of incidents through the WANEP NEWS and the mass media. It also offers
recommendations for stakeholders interventions.
1

Source: WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
Ibid.
Ibid.
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Ibid.
6
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12. ORGANISED CRIME AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM
The criminal activities of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP)
terrorist groups continues to create fear in the remote communities of Borno, Adamawa andYobe States in the North-East region of Nigeria. However, the sustained counter terrorist
operations by the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) recorded major successes in theregion. In the reporting period, a cumulative total of 85 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were
neutralized and 43 others including their collaborators arrested8. Also, several weapons andrustled livestock, amongst others, were recovered in the reporting month9.
The WANEP NEWS also recorded incidents of raids, theft, arson, Improvised Explosive Device(IED) explosion and airstrikes which resulted in the death 22 people (including 12 military
operatives) in Borno and Yobe States. Out of the total fatalities, 10 people (including 4 children
and one female) were erroneously killed and 20 others injured during airstrike operations
against terrorists by the Nigerian Air Force in Yunusari LGA of Yobe State 10.
Amid the continous surrender of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and their families in the month,the ISWAP group have embarked on a massive recruitment drive11. Also, there were reports ofBoko Haram infiltration in communities of Shiroro, Munya and Rafi Local Government Areas(LGAs) of Niger State12. According to the Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, forinstance, the nature of coordinated attacks reveals the presence of Boko Haram in somecommunities in the State13. The alleged infiltration justifies the potential linkage between
terrorists and armed bandits to strengthen and expand their operations in other parts of thecountry. Also, the affected communities in the LGAs of Niger State have raised alarm following
directives by the terrorists to withdraw their children from formal schools as well as marry off
their daughters at the age of 12 or face consequences14.
The month of September 2021 also recorded incidents of Organised Crimes that haveheightened the climate of fear and insecurity in the country. These security threats include,
armed banditry, drug/human trafficking, cyber crime, kidnapping, militia herders
attack/farmers-herders clash, amongst others in the month. The reporting month recorded 829
fatalities (including 66 security operatives, 17 children and 16 females) related to organised
crimes15. Out of the total fatalities (829), shoot-outs between security operatives and criminal
gangs resulted in the death of 363 members of criminal gangs including suspected armed
bandits, kidnappers and armed robbers16.
The coordinated strategies in the North-West region to end armed banditry persists, as States
ravaged by banditry continue to impose several measures to promote peace and stability. The
reporting month of September 2021 witnessed the commencement of the shut-down of
https://dailypost.ng/2021/09/30/boko-haram-nigerian-troops-kill-85-terrorists-as-2783-surrender-dhq/
https://dailypost.ng/2021/09/30/boko-haram-nigerian-troops-kill-85-terrorists-as-2783-surrender-dhq/
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/485299-nigerian-airforce-takes-responsibility-for-bombing-of-yobe-village.html
11
http://saharareporters.com/2021/09/20/terrorist-group-iswap-massively-recruiting-replace-repentant-members%E2%80%94-nigerian-army
12
https://dailytrust.com/b-haram-asks-niger-residents-to-flout-govt-orders-shun-schools
13
https://dailytrust.com/b-haram-asks-niger-residents-to-flout-govt-orders-shun-schools
14
ibid
15
Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
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telecommunication networks in some communities of Zamfara17 , Katsina 18 , Sokoto 19 andKaduna States 20 . On the other hand, communities have issued complaints that the
telecommunication shutdown hampers early security response in affected areas. While othercommunities have witnessed an influx of armed bandits dislodged from their enclaves due tothe intense security offensive, further reports indicate that the bandits have resorted to using
the telecommunication network of neighbouring Niger Republic to coordinate attacks in
Nigeria21.
The reporting period recorded a cumulative fatality of 339 suspected armed bandits neutralised
during military offensive operations in Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna and Niger States.22 Additionally,
2000 armed bandits’ informants and logistics suppliers were arrested in Zamfara State in themonth.23 Armed banditry attacks in the month also recorded the highest fatality of victims with
275 people reported dead in Niger, Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi and Katsina States across
49 incidents24.
Fatalities from armed violence (including assassination, armed robbery, prison break, andother criminal attacks) resulted in the death of 80 people across 58 incidents 25, while attacks
and counter attacks between farmers and herders led to 29 deaths in Plateau, Kaduna andBenue States.26 Furthermore, mob attacks led to the death of 26 people in Katsina, Imo, Delta.
Sokoto and Kano States and 12 fatalities from supremacy tussle between suspected cult gangsin Ogun, Lagos, Delta, Anambra and Benue States respectively States.27
The graph below shows the statistics of fatalities and injuries across various incidents under‘Organised Crime’ in September 2021.

https://www.channelstv.com/2021/09/04/ncc-shuts-down-all-telecom-sites-in-zamfara/
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/484306-katsina-bans-mobile-network-in-13-lgas-official.html
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/485832-banditry-sokoto-shuts-down-telecommunications-networks-in-14-lgas.html
20
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/09/30/insecurity-kaduna-shuts-telecoms-services-in-parts-of-the-state/21
https://www.today.ng/news/nigeria/sokoto-assemblyman-bandits-nigerien-networks-coordinate-attacks-390496
22
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/10/01/military-225-terrorists-bandits-killed-in-north-east-north-west/; www.wanep.org/news/
23
https://punchng.com/over-2000-bandits-informants-others-arrested-in-zamfara-commissioner/24
Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
25
Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
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Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
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3Source: Graph generated from WANEP-NEWS28.

Violent communal conflicts continues to strain peaceful coexistence and social cohesion incommunities. Moreover, the lack of justice following years of communal disputes/rivalry insome communities may likely accentuate reprisal attacks. The reporting month recorded 7
deaths in Delta, Ebonyi and Edo States with several people injured and properties destroyed.
The fatalities were linked to the ban on Community Development Association (CDA) in Edo
State (1 death); rampage by community youths in Delta and Ebonyi States (5 deaths); while
controversies over community ownership in Delta State resulted in the death of one person 29.
According to WANEP NEWS, fatalities arising from other violent clashes in Abuja-FCT, Niger,
Lagos, Nasarawa and Imo States led to the death of 13 people. More so, confrontation between
police operatives and commercial motorcyclists in Lagos State; and between police operatives
and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in Abuja-FCT recorded the highest
fatalities of 3 and 8 people (including a police operative) respectively30.
The WANEP NEWS also recorded several arrests and seizures of illicit drugs in Delta, Ebonyi,
Edo, Kano, Kaduna, Rivers and the International Airports of Lagos and the Federal Capital
Territory (FCT-Abuja)31. The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),
Mohammed Buba Marwa, had indicated that 90 percent of all criminalities in Nigeria is linked
28

Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
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31
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to the use of illict drugs32. Acoording to the NDLEA, over 4,000 drug addicts were underrehabilitation in various fcailities across the country33. To further stem the tide of drug abuse
and trafficking, the agency (NDLEA) embarked on advocacy programmes across States with theFederal Ministry of Education working towards the inclusion of subjects on the dangers of drug
abuse in the national school curriculum for school children 34. Several other cases of arrest
emanating from cyber-crime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, armed banditry, armed
robbery, kidnapping, homicide, extra-judicial killing, amongst other crimes were recorded
across States in the month.

Source: Graph generated from WANEP-NEWS35.

The WANEP-NEWS recorded 79 incidents of kidnapping across 26 States with 365 victims
abducted as indicated on the graphical analysis below in the month36. Out of the 365 victims, 98
children and 39 females were abducted37.

32

https://www.thecable.ng/marwa-drug-abuse-to-blame-for-90-of-crime-in-nigeria
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/482945-1630-jailed-as-ndlea-seizes-n100-billion-worth-of-drugs-marwa.html
ibid
35
Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
36
Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news
37
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5Source: Graph generated from WANEP-NEWS38.

3. DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE:The frequent threats by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South-East region to shut
down economic and social activities if the Federal Government fails to produce the IPOB
detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in court on October 21, 2021 to continue his trial has createdtension.39 The threat coincided with the continuous rampage of suspected IPOB members withseveral recorded cases of criminal attacks and assassination in Enugu and Anambra States. Also,in Imo State, IPOB members enforcing the sit-at-home order prevented students from writing
the West African Examination Council (WAEC) English Language Examination 40 . The fear
brewing amongst community residents have potential to affect voters turnout during theNovember 6, 2021 Governorship election in Anambra State considering that the IPOB had
previously threatened that no election would hold in the entire South-East region (Imo,Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi and Abia states) till it achieved its agitation for secession from theNigerian state.
In the month, the WANEP NEWS recorded 34 incidents of public demonstrations and strikeactions, out of which four (4) deteriorated into violence in Ogun, Plateau, Rivers and Lagos
State with one death and 14 injuries recorded41. In Plateau State, 7 students of the Plateau
38

Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
https://guardian.ng/news/ipob-threatens-one-month-lockdown-of-south-east/
https://thenationonlineng.net/sit-at-home-order-ipob-chases-students-out-of-waec-exams-hall/
41
Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
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State Polytechnic sustained injuries while protesting against the suspension of their school
examination42, while one person was reported dead during a protest by construction workers inRivers State43. Also, protest by commercial motorcycle riders in Ogun State led to the injury of 2
people in the State.
Additionally, issues of non-payment of salaries and poor welfare led to strike actions by the
Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Joint Union of Academic Staff of Plateau State
Owned Tertiary Institutions 44. The Kwara State Chapter of the Association of Masters Bakers
and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBC) alson issued a strike action due to the shortage of flour
resulting from the high cost of production in the State45.
Other incidents of peaceful demonstration reported in the month include, protest over the
deplorable conditions of the roads in Ogun46, Niger47 and Edo States; non-payment of gratuities
and pension in Rivers State48 and protest against the Police pension scheme by retired police
officers in Kaduna and Niger States. Also, members of the Action Alliance (AA) political party
conducted a protest over the alleged disregard for court orders by the Independent National
Electoral Commission (INEC)49. Other demonstrations include; protest in Bauchi and Kano States
due to insecurity and poor electricity supply 50.
The spate of building collapse is another cause for concern. Several factors including the use of
substandard materials, the deployment of unsafe techniques in housing construction and lackof professional supervision at various levels of the construction process have been attributed tobuilding collapse in the country51. Incidents of building collapse were recorded in Taraba,
Jigawa, Ondo, Rivers and Ogun States resulting in the death of 8 people and 10 others injured in
the reporting month52.
In addition, road accidents resulted in the death of 70 people with over 59 injuries recorded
across States in Kogi, Enugu, Osun, Rivers, Lagos, Anambra, Delta, Katsina, Jigawa, Kano, Ondo,
Bauchi, Edo and Ogun States. The multiple risk factors have been attributed to overspeeding,fatigue and bad roads, amongst others53.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY:
The reporting month of September 2021 recorded a total of 251 deaths with 13,334 infected
COVID-19 cases across the 36 States of Nigeria including the Abuja-FCT54. Also, over 129 people
were reported dead with 5,317 infected cases of Cholera in the month 55. The difficulties inaccessing some communities due to security concerns and lack of potable drinking water
further aggravates the spread of Cholera in mostly rural and urban slums.
https://dailytrust.com/polytechnic-students-protesting-exams-suspension-shot-in-jos
Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
ibid
45
https://dailytrust.com/bread-scarcity-hits-kwara-as-bakers-down-tools
46
https://punchng.com/protest-rocks-ota-over-bad-roads-residents-block-abeokuta-lagos-highway/47
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/09/25/tanker-drivers-protest-in-niger-state-takes-new-turn/48
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/09/08/pensioners-protest-non-payment-of-gratuities-in-rivers/
49
https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2021/09/09/aa-protests-at-inec-accuses-officials-of-disregard-to-court-orders/
50
https://dailytrust.com/women-protest-blackout-in-kano
51
https://nairametrics.com/2021/07/25/the-rising-spate-of-building-collapse-in-nigeria/
52
Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news
53
ibid
54
https://ncdc.gov.ng/; https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/
55
ibid
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The graph below highlights the figures of deaths and infected cases of COVID-19 and Cholera in
September 2021.

Source: Graph generated from WANEP-NEWS56.

The Federal Government continues to review health protocols in the country as part ofmeasures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Also, the Federal Government has partneredwith the private sector for the production of COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria57. According to the
National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), 4,873,080 people have been
vaccinated against COVID-19 in Nigeria as of September 30 2021. Out of the 4,873,080 million
vaccinated Nigerians, about 2,042,235 have been fully vaccinated with the two doses 58.
However, the figure is below the nation’s target considering the over 200 million Nigeria
population.
The graph below highlights the upward and downward trend of fatalities, confirmed anddischarged COVID-19 cases in September 2021 compared to August 2021.

56
57
58

Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
https://guardian.ng/news/covid-19-4-680000-nigerians-vaccinated-nphcda/
nphcda.gov.ng

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8Source: Graph generated from WANEP-NEWS59.

Furthermore, the devastating impact of flood continues to ravage communities resulting indeaths, internal displacements and destruction of properties and livelihoods. As recorded in
WANEP NEWS, 5 people were reported dead in Oyo and Abuja-FCT60, while Rivers, Lagos, Delta
Edo, Oyo, Abuja-FCT, Ebonyi, Ogun, Nasarawa and Akwa Ibom States recorded incidents ofproperty destruction and loss of livelihoods in the flood incident.

5. GENDER, PEACE AND SECURITY:
The reporting month recorded significant progress in the campaign towards the elimination ofviolence against persons and promotion of gender equality as Adamawa and Kebbi States
signed into law the Violence Violence Against Person Prohibition (VAPP) Bill 61.
Notwithstanding the above, WANEP NEWS recorded several cases of Sexual and Gender-Based
Violence (SGBV) especially rape against women and children in Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Nasarawa,
Ekiti, Benue, Abia and Jigawa States. The victims were between the ages of 2-18 years62. Also,
several cases of human trafficking were reported in Benue, Jigawa, Imo and Kano States
respectively63.

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Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/10/kebbi-assembly-passes-violence-against-persons-prohibition-act/
62
Source : WANEP National Early Warning System (NEWS) : www.wanep.org/news/
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9Implications for Peace and Security in Nigeria
The Nigerian Government continue to scale up military operations in volatile locations tocounter several security challenges in the country. However, the vast forest areas particularly in
the North-East and North-West regions continue to serve as safe haven for criminal gangs tocoordinate and launch attacks. Also, the proliferation of weapons in the country undermines
preventive efforts and heightens criminality. According to the acting Director-General (DG) of
the National Taskforce, Baba Mohammed, Nigeria remains the biggest recipient of illegal
arms64. Earlier, a United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime survey indicated that illicit small
and light weapons in Nigeria were 350 million of the 500 million in the West African subregion65.
The protracted violence across States continue to disrupt the livelihoods and farming activities
of communities with implication for food security. Majority of the displaced persons havebecome dependent on others for survival, engaging in menial activities and street begging. The
poor condition of displaced persons further exposes women, children and youths to the risk ofsexual exploitation and radicalization by criminal gangs. Reports from the Nigerian Army haverevealed the recruitment of youths by the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) in
Nigeria.
Aside the humanitarian consequences emanating from armed violence, neighbouring countriesof Chad, Niger Republic and Cameroun remains burdened with the influx of Nigerian refugees.
Currently, 330,000 Nigerian refugees reside in the neighboring countries due to protracted
insurgency and banditry in the North East and North West, communal crises andfarmers/herders clashes in the Middle Belt and the Southern region66.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
In view of the human security threats and the analysis highlighted in the reviewing month, thefollowing recommendations are proposed for response and mitigation by stakeholders.
•

The Federal Government in partnership with ECOWAS, AU and the World HealthOrganisation (WHO), COVAX and other development partners should strengthen
collaboration to increase access and supply of COVID-19 vaccines to the country. Out of
the over 200 million Nigerian population, less than 5million have been fully vaccinatedagainst COVID-19.
• The Federal and State Governments in partnership with security agencies, Civil Society
Organisations (CSOs), traditional and faith-based organisations and women groups
should create platforms for rebuilding public confidence and trust through consultations
and inclusive participation of youths in peacebuilding and decision-making processes in
the country.

64

https://dailypost.ng/2021/10/04/proliferation-of-arms-why-nigeria-must-domesticate-ecowas-treaties-urgently-natforce-dg/
https://punchng.com/effective-control-of-illegal-weapons/
66
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/09/insecurity-330000-nigerian-refugees-residing-in-neighbouring-countries-fg/
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10• State Governments should review the ‘Safe Schools Declaration (SSD)’ policy andstrengthen its implementation for the protection of schools and children in the country.
CONCLUSION:
Despite interventions to mitigate the varied threats to security in communities and States, therecuuring violence continues to undermine human security and social cohesion in the country.
Thus, it is imperative for the country to continue to review and align its peace and security
strategies with current dynamics and trends in existing and emerging threats to enhance
resilience in communities. The partnership between the Federal Government and the private
sector for the production of COVID-19 vaccine would enhance the nations’ mitigation strategies
against communicable diseases.
CENSUS OF INCIDENTS FOR SEPTEMBER, 2021
THEMATIC AREANO
Attacks.

VIOLENT EXTREMISM: Boko Haram/ISWAP attacks

8of

VICTIMS
DEATHS22 (including 10 people
erroneously
killedduringairstrike
operations by the
Nigerian Military)

INJURIES
20

85 suspected BokoHaram/ISWAP
members neutralised

Counter-Terrorist Attacks

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

150

393

62

Shoot-out between security operatives andcriminal gangs in Imo, Delta, Ebonyi, Kogi, Cross
River, Lagos and Abuja-FCT.

20

24

4

Counter-Offensive operations in suspected armed
bandits enclaves/shoot-outs in Zamfara, Kano,
Niger and Kaduna States
Abduction (evident across 26 States)

79

339 suspected armed
bandits neutralised--

Cybercrime/Fraud

10

-

-

Extra-Judicial Killing/Stray Bullet by military ad
police operatives in Kaduna, Kano, Ebonyi, Plateau,
Lagos, Edo, Bayelsa and Delta States.
Physical/Armed Assault

8

8

12

-

12

Farmer-Herder Conflict/Militia Herders Attack

10

29

26

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11Violent clash• Clash between political party supporters
during APC Congress in Niger State• Police operatives and Commercial Motorcycle
Riders in Lagos State• Police operatives and members of the Islamic
Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in Abuja-FCT• Officials of the Nasarawa Youth Empowerment
Scheme and community youths during thesanitation exercise in Nasarawa State• Officials of Owerri Capital Development
Authority and National Union of Road
Transport Workers (NURTW) in Imo State
Drug Trafficking
Homicide
Suicide
DEMOCRACY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE:
Demonstration (peaceful)

5

13

13

17
17
3

23
3

4
-

27

-

-

Demonstration (violent)

4

1

14

Intimidation and Threats

6

-

-

Industrial Strike Action- Commercial Banks in Niger State- Joint Union of Academic Staff of Plateau
State Owned Tertiary Institutions in
Plateau State- Association of Masters Bakers andCaterers of Nigeria (AMBC)
Arrest/Detention
Road/Boat Accidents

3

-

-

150
29

71

59

Building Collapse in Taraba, Jigawa, Ondo, Rivers
and Ogun States
ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY:
Communal conflict (Delta, Ebonyi and Edo States)

5

8

10

4

7

3

Drowning in Kano and Rivers States
Pandemic/Epidemics:

5

5

Confirmed/Suspect
ed casesa. Coronavirus (COVID-19)
b. Cholera

1
1

251
129

COVID: 13,334
Cholera: 5,317

Mining Pit Collapse

1

3

1

Fire Outbreak (including Tanker explosion)

7

11

-

Flood
Kerosene Explosion/Electrocution

15
3

5
2

1

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12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

16

-

31

Human Trafficking

7

-

-

Total

623

1,432

18,911

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