West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Reace and Seemity in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM o LOW o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties_damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it
NIGERIA
WEEK OF 4-10 AUGUST 2024
Organised Crime and Violent Extremism
(Key concept clarification; causes; indicators and signs that push to radicalization; profiling and assessment or perpetuators of violent extremism; current violent extremism events; import of violent extremism on population; the cross-cutting and patterns of violent extremism; actions and policies to counter violent extremism. Also, crimes related to syndicates and criminal groups that lead to insecurity and instability) Incident N*1: Title of Incident: MURDER Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: A youth leader was reportedly killed in an attack carried out by suspected armed gang at Odu-Ogboyaga Village in Dekina LGA of Kogi State. The motive behind the crime is unknown. Location: Odu-Ogboyaga Village in Dekina LGA of Kogi State. Casualty [Male & female]: One male killed. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community resident. Coping Mechanism/Responses: There is no reported intervention as of reporting time.
Incident N*2:
Title of Incident: CULT VIOLENCE Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: Two (2) suspected cultists were reportedly killed in a clash between members of Aiye and Bagger cult gangs at Iwhreko and Ogor Park Axis in Ughelli North LGA of Delta State. Supremacy tussle and revenge attacks have been attributed as the motive behind cult violence. Location: Iwhreko and Ogor Park Axis in Ughelli North LGA of Delta State. Casualty [Male & female]: Two males killed. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected cultists. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The State Police Command has commenced efforts to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime.
Incident N*3:
Title of Incident: ARREST/VANDALISM Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested three (3) suspected vandals and recovered 12 pieces of stolen zinc sheets at Akpabuyo LGA of Cross River State. Location: Akpabuyo LGA of Cross River State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: Twelve zinc sheets stolen/community residents, suspected vandals. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*4:
Title of Incident: ARREST/VANDALISM Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested a suspected vandal responsible for the vandalization of underground armoured cables at Edgerton Street in Calabar Municipal LGA of 11
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Peace and Sceurity in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM
• LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Cross River State. Location: Edgerton Street in Calabar Municipal LGA of Cross River State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: Underground armoured cables damaged/community residents, suspected vandal. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspect is in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*5:
Title of Incident: ARMS RECOVERY Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly recovered fifteen (15) pump action rifles and 30 live cartridges in a security operation conducted along Maikunkele-Tegina Road in Minna Area, Chanchaga LGA of Niger State. Location: Maikunkele-Tegina Road in Minna Area, Chanchaga LGA of Niger State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected gunrunners. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The State Police Command has commenced investigation to apprehend the gunrunning syndicate responsible for arms trafficking.
Incident N*6:
Title of Incident: DRUG CONTROL ENFORCEMENT Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly recovered 1,169 kilogrammes of Indian hemp in security operations conducted along Orchid Road in Ajah Area, Eti-Osa LGA of Lagos State. Location: Orchid Road in Ajah Area, Eti-Osa LGA of Lagos State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected drug syndicate. Coping Mechanism/Responses: There are ongoing efforts by NDLEA to apprehend the cartel behind the illicit drug shipments.
Incident N*7:
Title of Incident: DRUG CONTROL ENFORCEMENT Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly recovered 12.814 kilogrammes of cocaine in security raids conducted in Lagos State. Location: Lagos State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected drug syndicate. Coping Mechanism/Responses: There are ongoing efforts by NDLEA to apprehend the cartel behind the illicit drug shipments. Incident N*8: Title of Incident: BURGLARY/ARREST Scale of incident: Low
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Reace and Sceurity in West Africa
• HIGH
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o MEDIUM
• LOW
o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested a suspected burglar and recovered money and several food stuff stolen from a restaurant at Isale Oko Area in Sagamu LGA of Ogun State. Location: Isale Oko Area in Sagamu LGA of Ogun State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: Several food stuff and money stolen/suspected burglar, restaurant. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspect is in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*9:
Title of Incident: ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested fourteen (14) suspected violators of the 24-hour curfew in Jos Area of Plateau State. The Plateau State Government had imposed a 24- hour curfew in Jos South and Jos North LGAs of the State following the attacks that occurred during the #EndBadGovernance protests in the State. Location: Jos Area of Plateau State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected curfew violators. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested violators are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*10:
Title of Incident: ARMED ROBBERY/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The sum of fifteen million Naira was reportedly stolen from a community resident in an attack carried out by suspected armed robbers at Yandadi Village in Kunchi LGA of Kano State. The operatives of the State Police Command have arrested a suspect and recovered 2 AK-47 rifles and 47 rounds of live ammunition. Location: Yandadi Village in Kunchi LGA of Kano State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents, suspected armed robbers. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspect is in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*11:
Title of Incident: ARREST/VANDALISM Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) reportedly arrested twelve (12) suspected vandals for tampering with public infrastructures at different parts of Abuja-FCT. Location: Abuja-FCT. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: Several public infrastructures damaged/suspected vandals. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the NSCDC for further interrogation.
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• HIGH
o MEDIUM
o LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Title of Incident: ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and 27 rounds of live ammunition in a security operation conducted at Karshi Area in Abuja-FCT. Location: Abuja-FCT. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected kidnapper. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspect is in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*13:
Title of Incident: CULT VIOLENCE/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: A barber was reportedly stabbed to death in an attack carried out by suspected cultists at Isale Oja Area in Kuto Area, Abeokuta South LGA of Ogun State. Supremacy tussle and revenge attacks have been attributed as the motive behind cult violence. Location: Isale Oja Area in Kuto Area, Abeokuta South LGA of Ogun State. Casualty [Male & female]: One male killed. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community resident. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have arrested four (4) suspects in connection with the crime for further interrogation.
Incident N*14:
Title of Incident: THEFT/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested two (2) suspected vehicle thieves from Benin Republic for the theft of a vehicle in a security operation conducted at Abule Ado Area in Amuwo Odofin LGA of Lagos State. The stolen vehicle was recovered. Location: Abule Ado Area in Amuwo Odofin LGA of Lagos State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: One vehicle stolen/community residents, suspected thieves. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*15:
Title of Incident: ARREST/FRAUD Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested three (3) suspected fraudsters in a security operation conducted at Lokoja LGA of Kogi State. Location: Lokoja LGA of Kogi State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected fraudsters. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Reace and Sceurity in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM
• LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it
Incident N*16:
Title of Incident: ARMED ATTACK Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: Four (4) farmers were reportedly injured in an attack carried out by suspected armed herders at Bachi Community in Riyom LGA of Plateau State. Location: Bachi Community in Riyom LGA of Plateau State. Casualty [Male & female]: Four males injured. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/farmers. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The injured victims have been taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
Incident N*17:
Title of Incident: SHOOTING Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the Nigerian Army reportedly killed an 18-year-old male in a security patrol at Sarkin Pawa Street in Samaru Community, Sabon Gari LGA of Kaduna State. The motive behind the shooting is unknown. Location: Sarkin Pawa Street, Samaru Community in Sabon Gari LGA of Kaduna State. Casualty [Male & female]: One male killed. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community resident. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The Nigerian Army has commenced an investigation with a view to apprehend the perpetrator of the crime.
Incident N*18:
Title of Incident: ARREST/IMPERSONATION Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) reportedly arrested a suspected Nigerian Navy impersonator in a security operation carried out at Kwata Junction in Awka South LGA of Anambra State. Several military accoutrements, a machete, and a walkie talkie were recovered. Location: Kwata Junction in Awka South LGA of Anambra State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/fraudster. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the NSCDC for further interrogation.
Incident N*19:
Title of Incident: SHOOTING Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: Security operatives reportedly killed four (4) male residents including two (2) minors and injured six (6) others including a female in a shooting incident to enforce a curfew imposed by a traditional leader at Lere Town in Tafawa Balewa LGA of Bauchi State. Location: Lere Town in Tafawa Balewa LGA of Bauchi State. Casualty [Male & female]: Four males killed, six people (5 males, 1 female) injured. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to strengthen peace and security in the area while an investigation into the incident has commenced.
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Reace and Sceurity in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM • LOW o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it
Incident N*20:
Title of Incident: ARSON Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: The palace of a traditional leader was reportedly set ablaze by community residents over incidents of shooting by security operatives enforcing a curfew imposed by the traditional leader at Lere Town in Tafawa Balewa LGA of Bauchi State. Location: Lere Town in Tafawa Balewa LGA of Bauchi State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: One residence burnt/traditional leader. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to investigate the incident.
Incident N*21:
Title of Incident: ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested two (2) suspected armed robbers and recovered a firearm and a live cartridge in a security operation conducted along Allen-Opebi Road in Ikeja LGA of Lagos State. Location: Allen-Opebi Road in Ikeja LGA of Lagos State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected armed rmed robbers. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*22:
Title of Incident: ABDUCTION/ARMED ATTACK Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: An operative of the Nigerian Army was reportedly injured with two (2) others including his wife and son abducted in an attack carried out by suspected armed gang at Sabon Wuse Community in Tafa LGA of Niger State. Kidnapping for ransom has been attributed as the motive behind the crime. Location: Sabon Wuse Community in Tafa LGA of Niger State. Casualty [Male & female]: One military operative injured, two people (1 female, 1 minor) abducted. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/Nigerian Army operative, community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have commenced investigation to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the perpetrators of the crime. Also, the injured victim was taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
Incident N*23:
Title of Incident: DRUG TRAFFICKING/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly arrested two (2) suspected drug traffickers and recovered 29.5 kilogrammes of Indian hemp in a security operation conducted at Gadar Tamburawa Area in Dawakin Kudu LGA of Kano State. Location: Gadar Tamburawa Area in Dawakin Kudu LGA of Kano State.
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Reace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM • LOW o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected drug traffickers. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the NDLEA for further interrogation.
Incident N*24:
Title of Incident: DRUG TRAFFICKING/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly arrested a suspected drug trafficker and destroyed 1,230 kilogrammes of Indian hemp in a security operation conducted on a 3-hectare farmland at Ikeje Forest in Edimogo Community, Igalamela/Odolu LGA of Kogi State. Location: Ikeje Forest in Edimogo Community, Igalamela/Odolu LGA of Kogi State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected drug trafficker. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the NDLEA for further interrogation.
Incident N*25:
Title of Incident: DRUG TRAFFICKING/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 7/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly arrested a suspected drug trafficker and recovered 9 kilogrammes of cocaine in a security operation conducted at Alafia Orile Area in Amuwo Odofin LGA of Lagos State. Location: Alafia Orile Area in Amuwo Odofin LGA of Lagos State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected drug trafficker. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspect is in the custody of the NDLEA for further interrogation.
Incident N*26:
Title of Incident: INTER-COMMUNAL VIOLENCE/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 7/8/2024 Description of Incident: Two (2) people were reportedly killed, and seven (7) others injured in a violent clash over a land dispute between Ndeji and Lema Areas in Lafiagi Community, Edu LGA of Kwara State. Location: Lafiagi Community in Edu LGA of Kwara State. Casualty [Male & female]: Two people killed, seven people injured. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The injured victims have been taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Also, the operatives of the State Police Command have arrested two (2) suspects for further interrogation. Incident N*27: Title of Incident: CULT VIOLENCE Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 7/8/2024 Description of Incident: A male resident was reportedly killed in an attack carried out by suspected cultists at Slaughter Area in Swali Ultra-Modern Market, Yenagoa LGA of Bayelsa State. Supremacy tussle and revenge attacks have been attributed as the motive behind cult violence. Location: Slaughter Area in Swali Ultra-Modern Market, Yenagoa LGA of Bayelsa State. Casualty [Male & female]: One male killed.
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Reace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM
• LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community resident. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime.
Incident N*28:
Title of Incident: ARMED ACTION Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 7/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the Nigerian Army reportedly killed two (2) suspected bandit informants in a security operation conducted at Kurmin Kare Village in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. Location: Kurmin Kare Village in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. Casualty [Male & female]: Two male suspects killed Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected bandits' informants. Coping Mechanism/Responses: There is an ongoing security clearance operation to counter bandits’ activities in the State.
Incident N*29:
Title of Incident: HOMICIDE Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: A male resident was reportedly killed in an attack carried out by suspected armed gang along Katampe-Mabushi Road in Abuja-FCT. The motive behind the crime is unknown. Location: Katampe-Mabushi Road in Abuja-FCT. Casualty [Male & female]: One male killed. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the FCT Police Command have commenced an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the crime.
Incident N*30:
Title of Incident: ARMED ATTACK Scale of incident: High Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: About 40 people were reportedly killed and several others injured in an attack carried out by suspected armed militia gang at Ayati Community in Ukum LGA of Benue State. According to the youth leader, the armed militias invaded the community while residents were returning from their farms and other activities. The motive behind the attack is unknown. Location: Ayati Community in Ukum LGA of Benue State. Casualty [Male & female]: Forty people killed, several people injured. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The State Police Command has commenced investigations to unravel the motive behind the attack.
Incident N*31:
Title of Incident: ABDUCTION Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: Ten (10) people including a female, and two (2) minors were reportedly abducted in an attack carried out by suspected kidnappers in an attack carried out by suspected armed gang in Kaduna State. Kidnapping for ransom has been attributed as the motive behind the crime.
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Reace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM
• LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Location: Kaduna State. Casualty [Male & female]: Ten people (7 males, 1 female, 2 minors) abducted. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime.
Incident N*32:
Title of Incident: ARREST/OIL THEFT Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the Nigerian Army have reportedly arrested four (4) suspected oil thieves in a security operation conducted at Udoni Obiafu Area in Onne Axis, Eleme LGA of Rivers State. Location: Udoni Obiafu Area in Onne Axis, Eleme LGA of Rivers State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected oil thieves. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the Nigerian Army for further interrogation.
Incident N*33:
Title of Incident: SHOOTING/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: A male security aide was reportedly killed by a police operative in a shooting incident over an unresolved issue at Surulere LGA in Lagos State. Location: Surulere LGA in Lagos State. Casualty [Male & female]: One male injured. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/security aide, police operative Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have arrested the police operative and recovered his service rifle for further investigations.
Incident N*34:
Title of Incident: CULT VIOLENCE Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: A hotel manager was reportedly killed in an attack carried out by suspected members of Eiye Confraternity at Olunlade Area in Ilorin South LGA of Kwara State. Supremacy tussle and revenge attacks have been attributed as the motive behind cult violence. Location: Olunlade Area in Ilorin South LGA of Kwara State. Casualty [Male & female]: One male killed. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/hotel manager. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime.
Incident N*35:
Title of Incident: ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested seven (7) suspected kidnappers including a female in security operations conducted at Ijebu-Igbo LGA of Ogun State.
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• HIGH
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o MEDIUM
• LOW
o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Location: Ijebu-Igbo LGA of Ogun State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected kidnappers. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*36:
Title of Incident: DRUG TRAFFICKING/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly arrested a suspected drug trafficker and recovered 2.865 kilogrammes of cocaine in a security operation conducted at Benin Toll Gate Axis in Ovia North East LGA of Edo State. Location: Benin Toll Gate Axis in Ovia North East LGA of Edo State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected drug trafficker. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspect is in the custody of the NDLEA for further interrogation.
Incident N*37:
Title of Incident: DRUG TRAFFICKING/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly arrested a suspected drug trafficker and recovered 1.748 kilogrammes of cocaine and 514 grams of sodium bicarbonate in a security operation conducted at Nnewi Town in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State. Location: Nnewi Town in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected drug trafficker. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspect is in the custody of the NDLEA for further interrogation.
Incident N*38:
Title of Incident: DRUG TRAFFICKING/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly arrested a suspected drug trafficker and recovered 1.117 kilogrammes of cocaine in a security operation conducted at Oba Town in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State. Location: Oba Town in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected drug trafficker. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspect is in the custody of the NDLEA for further interrogation.
Incident N*39:
Title of Incident: VIOLENT EXTREMIST ATTACKS/ARSON Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: Two (2) people were reportedly killed, and their properties looted, in an attack carried out by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along Mafa-Dikwa Road in Borno State. The terrorists also set ablaze several vehicles in the incident.
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• HIGH
o MEDIUM
• LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond Location: Mafa-Dikwa Road in Borno State. Casualty [Male & female]: Two males killed. Property damaged/Affected population: Several vehicles destroyed and properties stolen/travellers. Coping Mechanism/Responses: There is no intervention as of reporting time.
Incident N*40:
Title of Incident: FRAUD/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested a male suspect in possession of fake 1000 Naira notes in a security operation at Bauchi LGA in Bauchi State. Location: Bauchi LGA in Bauchi State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected fraudster. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspect is in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*41:
Title of Incident: ARREST/VANDALISM Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 9/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) reportedly arrested a male suspect for rail track vandalism at Ifo LGA of Ogun State. Location: Ifo LGA of Ogun State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: Rail tracks vandalized/suspected vandal. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspect is in the custody of the NSCDC for further interrogation.
Incident N*42:
Title of Incident: VIOLENT EXTREMIST ATTACKS/ABDUCTION Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 9/8/2024 Description of Incident: Seven (7) people were reportedly abducted in an attack carried out by suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Ajiri-Dikwa Axis in Borno State. Kidnapping for ransom has been attributed as the motive behind the attack. Location: Ajiri-Dikwa Axis in Borno State. Casualty [Male & female]: Seven people abducted. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/travellers. Coping Mechanism/Responses: There is no intervention as of reporting time. Incident N*43: Title of Incident: DRUG CONTROL ENFORCEMENT Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 9/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly recovered several quantities of cocaine, Loud, Pentazocine, Cocodamol pills, and Tramadol pills in security operations conducted on logistics companies in Lagos State. Location: Lagos State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported.
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• HIGH
o MEDIUM
• LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected drug farmers. Coping Mechanism/Responses: There are ongoing efforts by NDLEA to apprehend the cartel behind the illicit drug shipments.
Incident N*44:
Title of Incident: PHYSICAL ASSAULT/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 9/8/2024 Description of Incident: A police operative was reportedly injured in a physical assault by the Chairman of the lkeja Tricycle Riders Association following an attempt to impound a tricycle obstructing traffic at Ikeja LGA of Lagos State. Location: Ikeja LGA of Lagos State. Casualty [Male & female]: One police officer injured. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/police operative, commercial tricyclists. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have arrested the perpetrator of the crime for further interrogation.
Incident N*45:
Title of Incident: ARMED ATTACK Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 9/8/2024 Description of Incident: A police operative was reportedly killed and another injured in an attack carried out by suspected armed gang at Omata Junction, along Nnewi-Oba Road in Uruagu Community, Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State. Location: Omata Junction, along Nnewi-Oba Road in Uruagu Community, Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State. Casualty [Male & female]: One male police operative killed, one male police operative injured. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/police operatives. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The State Police Command have commenced an investigation to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime.
Incident N*46:
Title of Incident: LOOTING Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 9/8/2024 Description of Incident: A truck loaded with 600 bags of fertilizer was reportedly looted by youths at Demsa LGA of Adamawa State. The incident occurred when the truck fell in an accident. Location: Demsa LGA of Adamawa State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: One truck damaged, six hundred bags of fertilizer stolen/State Government, farmers. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have commenced efforts to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime and recovering the stolen items.
Incident N*47:
Title of Incident: ASSASSINATION Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 9/8/2024 Description of Incident: The Executive Director of Concerned Youth Development Initiative was reportedly killed in an attack carried out on his office by suspected armed gang at Logo Area in Makurdi LGA of Benue State.
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• HIGH
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o MEDIUM • LOW o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Location: Logo Area in Makurdi LGA of Benue State. Casualty [Male & female]: One male killed. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/humanitarian worker. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have commenced efforts to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime.
Incident N*48:
Title of Incident: CULT VIOLENCE Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 9/8/2024 Description of Incident: A Point of Sale (PoS) operator was reportedly killed in an attack carried out by suspected cultists at Kuto Area in Abeokuta South LGA of Ogun State. Supremacy tussle and revenge attacks have been attributed as the motive behind cult violence. Location: Kuto Area in Abeokuta South LGA of Ogun State. Casualty [Male & female]: One male killed. Property damaged/Affected population: No property destroyed/PoS operator. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime.
Incident N*49:
Title of Incident: ARMED ACTION/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 9/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the Nigerian Army reportedly arrested seven (7) suspected hoodlums and recovered 118 rustled cows in security operations conducted at several locations in Karim Lamido LGA of Taraba State. An AK-47 rifle, 20 X 7.62mm special ammunition and 436 machetes were recovered. Location: Karim Lamido LGA of Taraba State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected hoodlums. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the Nigerian Army for further interrogation.
Incident N*50:
Title of Incident: COMMUNAL VIOLENCE Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 10/9/2024 Description of Incident: Several people were reportedly injured in a violent clash between two (2) factions over a leadership decision during the New Yam Festival at Ibule Soro Community in Ifedore LGA of Ondo State. Location: Ibule Soro Community in Ifedore LGA of Ondo State. Casualty [Male & female]: Several people injured. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to strengthen peace and security in the area.
Incident N*51:
Title of Incident: ARMED ACTION Scale of incident: Medium Date of Occurrence: 10/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the Nigerian Army reportedly killed five (5) suspected Boko Haram
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Peace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM
• LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it terrorists and recovered 3 firearms, 2 Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs, an RPG bomb charger, 23 X 7.62mm live ammunition and drugs in a security operation conducted at Izzah Enclave in Bama LGA of Borno State. Location: Izzah Enclave in Bama LGA of Borno State. Casualty [Male & female]: Five suspected terrorists killed. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected Boko Haram terrorists. Coping Mechanism/Responses: There is an ongoing security operation to counter terrorists' activities in the State.
Incident N*52:
Title of Incident: ARSON Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 10/8/2024 Description of Incident: A building housing the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) church parish-was reportedly set ablaze in an attack carried out by suspected hoodlums at Kontagora LGA in Niger State. The motive behind the arson is unknown. Location: Kontagora LGA in Niger State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: A church building destroyed/RCCG members. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The State Police Command has commenced an investigation to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime.
Incident N*53:
Title of Incident: VIOLENT CLASH BETWEEN SUSPECTED ARMED BANDITS Scale of incident: High Date of Occurrence: 10/8/2024 Description of Incident: Over 30 suspected armed bandits were reportedly killed and several others injured in a clash between suspected bandit gangs over an unresolved issue at Kawaya Community in Anka LGA of Zamfara State. Location: Kawaya Community in Anka LGA of Zamfara State. Casualty [Male & female]: Thirty suspected bandits killed, several suspected bandits injured. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected armed bandits. Coping Mechanism/Responses: There is no reported intervention as of reporting time.
Incident N*54:
Title of Incident: ARREST/FRAUD Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 10/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) reportedly arrested a suspected fraudster who allegedly specializes in the purchase of goods and obtaining of cash from PoS operators with fake bank transfers at Michika LGA of Adamawa State. Location: Michika LGA of Adamawa State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualties reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected fraudster. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspect is in the custody of the NSCDC for further investigation. Incident N*55: Title of Incident: ARMED BANDITRY/ARSON Scale of incident: Low
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Reace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM
o LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Date of Occurrence: 10/8/2024 Description of Incident: Four (4) Nigerian Army operatives were reportedly killed, and seven (7) others injured in an attack carried out by suspected armed bandits at Gudu LGA of Sokoto State. The suspects also set 2 operational vehicles. Location: Gudu LGA of Sokoto State. Casualty [Male & female]: Four military operatives killed, seven military operatives injured. Property damaged/Affected population: Two operational vehicles burnt/Nigerian Army operatives. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The injured operatives have been taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
Incident N*56:
Title of Incident: MURDER Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 10/8/2024 Description of Incident: A male farmer was reportedly killed in an attack by suspected armed gang on his farm at Uba Oka Akoko Area in Akoko South-West LGA of Ondo State. Further investigation reveals that the victim had recently received a monetary compensation for the destruction of his farm by herders during cattle grazing activities. Location: Uba Oka Akoko Area in Akoko South-West LGA of Ondo State. Casualty [Male & female]: One male killed. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/farmer. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The State Police Command has commenced investigation to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime.
Women, Peace and Security
Key concept clarification violence against women and girls; women participation in conflict; impact of conflict on women; women's role in peace and security; policies for and against women; assessment of current events on women peace and security.
Incident N*57:
Title of Incident: HUMAN TRAFFICKING/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) reportedly arrested four (4) suspected human traffickers and rescued nine (9) female victims in a security operation conducted at Apata Area in Ido LGA of Oyo State. Further investigation reveals that the victims were used as sex slaves. Location: Apata Area in Ido LGA of Oyo State. Casualty [Male & female]: No reported casualty. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected human traffickers, trafficked victims. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the NSCDC for further interrogation. Incident N*58: Title of Incident: RAPE/ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 9/8/2024 Description of Incident: A 6-year-old female was reportedly defiled by a 14-year-old male at Sobe Community in Owan West LGA of Edo State. Location: Sobe Community in Owan West LGA of Edo State.
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Peace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o MEDIUM
o LOW
o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Casualty [Male & female]: One female minor raped. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have arrested the perpetrator of the crime for further interrogation.
Incident N*59:
Title of Incident: MURDER Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 9/8/2024 Description of Incident: An infant was reportedly found dead on a farm at Tayi Village in Chanchaga LGA of Niger State. Further investigation reveals that the child was abandoned by an unknown person. Location: Tayi Village in Chanchaga LGA of Niger State. Casualty [Male & female]: One minor dead. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community resident. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The State Police Command has commenced an investigation to apprehend the perpetrator of the crime.
Incident N*60:
Title of Incident: MURDER/ARSON Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 10/8/2024 Description of Incident: A 14-year-old male was reportedly killed in an attack carried out by suspected ritualists at Olorisaoko Community in Akinyele LGA of Oyo State. Further investigation reveals that the deceased's friends connived with an Islamic cleric to perpetrate the act. In reaction to the murder, community residents set the cleric's house ablaze. Location: Olorisaoko Community in Akinyele LGA of Oyo State. Casualty [Male & female]: One male minor killed. Property damaged/Affected population: One house burnt/community residents, suspected ritualists. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have commenced efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Democracy and Governance
(Key concept clarification—rule of law; actions of branches of government; elections and its implications to transition processes; stakeholders' analysis; events of threats to political transitions; protocols and threats and treaties for democratic stability; constitutional amendments; stakeholders' response)
Incident N*61:
Title of Incident: PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: Community residents and activists reportedly conducted a peaceful protest in the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance demonstrations at the Old Airport Junction in Jos Town, Plateau State. Location: Old Airport Junction in Jos Town, Plateau State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to strengthen peace and security in the area.

• HIGH
o MEDIUM
• LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Title of Incident: PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION/PHYSICAL ASSAULT Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: Suspected armed thugs reportedly infiltrated the venue of a #EndBadGovernance demonstration and forcibly dispersed hundreds of protesters gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Park in Kosofe LGA of Lagos State. Location: Gani Fawehinmi Park in Kosofe LGA of Lagos State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/protesters. Coping Mechanism/Responses: There is no intervention from operatives of the State Police Command stationed at the protest venue as of reporting time.
Incident N*63:
Title of Incident: ARMED ATTACK/LOOTING Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: One (1) person was reportedly killed, several shops vandalized and properties stolen in attacks carried out by suspected miscreants who allegedly took advantage of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests along Bauchi Road and Zololo Junction in Jos North LGA of Plateau State. Location: Bauchi Road and Zololo Junction in Jos North LGA of Plateau State Casualty [Male & female]: One male killed. Property damaged/Affected population: Several shops and business looted/suspected miscreants. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Jos North and South LGAs. Also, the operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to strengthen peace and security in the area.
Incident N*64:
Title of Incident: ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested a male suspect for the promotion of treasonous activities including the production and distribution of Russian flags during the protests in Kano State. Seven Russian flags were recovered from the arrested suspect. Further investigation reveals that there was a display of Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests at Kaduna, Kano, FCT, and Zamfara States. Location: Kano State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community resident. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspect is in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation. The Russian Embassy in Nigeria on August 5, 2024, issued a statement that the protesters' actions do not reflect any official Russian Government policy or position.
Incident N*65:
Title of Incident: ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested 30 suspects for the promotion of treasonous activities including the production and distribution of Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Kaduna State.
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• HIGH
o MEDIUM • LOW o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Location: Kaduna State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/protesters. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*66:
Title of Incident: ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operative of the State Police Command reportedly arrested three (3) suspected hoodlums in possession of weapons during the #EndBadGovernance protests at Iyaro Area in Benin City, Edo State. Location: Iyaro Area in Benin City, Edo State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected hoodlums. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*67:
Title of Incident: BOAT MISHAP/ ARMED BANDITRY Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: Nine (9) people reportedly drowned and one (1) other injured in a boat mishap which occurred due to overloading on the Birnin Magaji River in Kali Community, Gummi LGA of Zamfara State. The incident occurred while the victims fled from an attack by suspected armed bandits on the community. Location: Birnin Magaji River in Kali Community, Gummi LGA of Zamfara State. Casualty [Male & female]: Nine people dead, one person injured. Property damaged/Affected population: One boat damaged/community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: Local divers have rescued 40 other passengers. Also, the injured victim has been taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
Incident N*68:
Title of Incident: ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 4/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested 23 suspects including six (6) minors in connection with the looting of the Tafa LGA Secretariat along Abuja-Kaduna Road in Sabon-Wuse Area, Tafa LGA of Niger State. The suspects allegedly took advantage of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance demonstration in the State. Location: Tafa LGA Secretariat along Abuja-Kaduna Road in Sabon-Wuse Area, Tafa LGA of Niger State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected hoodlums. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*69:
Title of Incident: ARREST/PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION Scale of incident: Low
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Peace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM
• LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the FCT Police Command reportedly arrested three (3) protesters during the #EndBadGovernance protests at Karu Area of Abuja-FCT. Location: Karu Area of Abuja-FCT. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/protesters. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested protesters are in the custody of the FCT Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*70:
Title of Incident: ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly arrested a protest leader and activist in an operation conducted at Apo Area in Abuja-FCT. Location: Apo Area in Abuja-FCT. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/activist. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested activist is in the custody of the DSS for further interrogation.
Incident N*71:
Title of Incident: PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: Concerned citizens reportedly conducted the #EndBadGovernance demonstration against the poor economic situation and widespread insecurity in Nigeria at several parts of Osogbo & Port Harcourt LGAs in Osun and Rivers States. Location: Osogbo & Port Harcourt LGAs in Osun and Rivers States. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents, activists. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of security agencies were reportedly deployed to strengthen peace and security in the State.
Incident N*72:
Title of Incident: IMPOSITION OF CURFEW Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The Kaduna State Security Council reportedly imposed a 24-hour curfew on several cities and LGAs in Kaduna State over the activities of suspected hoodlums during the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests in the State. Location: Kaduna and Zaria Areas in Kaduna State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of security agencies have been deployed to enforce the State Government directive and strengthen peace and security in the State. Incident N*73: Title of Incident: SHOOTING/PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION (VIOLENT) Scale of incident: Low
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Peace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM o LOW o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly shot a protester dead following a clash between security operatives and protesters during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests in Azare Town in Katagum LGA of Bauchi State. Some of the protesters reportedly waved Russian flags during the encounter. Location: Azare Town in Katagum LGA of Bauchi State. Casualty [Male & female]: One male killed. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of security agencies have been deployed to strengthen peace and security in the area. Also, the State Government has also imposed a 24-hour curfew in Katagum LGA.
Incident N*74:
Title of Incident: VANDALISM/LOOTING Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The State Secretariat of the All Progressive Congress (APC) was reportedly vandalized, and properties stolen by suspected miscreants during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in Gusau LGA of Zamfara State. The home of an APC chieftain at Kaura Namoda LGA was also vandalized by suspected hoodlums. Location: Gusau Kaura and Namoda LGAs of Zamfara State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: APC secretariat and APC chieftain's residence vandalized/APC chieftains and members. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime.
Incident N*75:
Title of Incident: VANDALISM/LOOTING Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: A commercial bank and several vehicles were reportedly vandalized, and shops looted by suspected miscreants during the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests at Tudun Wada Area in Kaduna South LGA of Kaduna State. Location: Tudun Wada Area in Kaduna South LGA of Kaduna State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: Commercial bank, several vehicles and shops vandalized and looted/bank staff and customers, business owners, community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the Nigerian Army and State Police Command have been deployed to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime.
Incident N*76:
Title of Incident: ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested nine (9) suspects for the promotion of treasonous activities including the display of Russian flags during the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests at Zannari Tamsu Area in Gwange Ward, Maiduguri LGA of Borno State. Location: Zannari Tamsu Area in Gwange Ward, Maiduguri LGA of Borno State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/protesters.
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Peace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM
o LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*77:
Title of Incident: ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested 82 persons including a Nigerien and 6 Spanish nationals in connection with the recovery of 23 Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance demonstration within Kano Metropolis in Kano State. Location: Kano Metropolis in Kano State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/protesters, Nigerien and Spanish nationals. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*78:
Title of Incident: ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested 45 suspects in connection with looting and vandalism of properties during the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations at Babura, Gwiwa, Roni and Birnin Kudu LGAs of Jigawa State. Several looted properties were recovered. Location: Babura, Gwiwa, Roni and Birnin Kudu LGAs of Jigawa State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected vandals and looters. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*79:
Title of Incident: ARREST Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 5/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly arrested seven (7) Polish nationals in connection with the display of foreign national flags in Kano State during the #EndBadGovernance demonstration in Kano State. Location: Kano State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/Polish nationals. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested Poles are in the custody of the DSS for further interrogation.
Incident N*80:
Title of Incident: PHYSICAL ASSAULT Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: Several journalists were reportedly harassed by suspected thugs wielding harmful crude weapons while covering the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests at Ojota Area in Kosofe LGA of Lagos State. Location: Ojota Area in Kosofe LGA of Lagos State.
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Peace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM
• LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/journalists. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to strengthen peace and security at the protest venue.
Incident N*81:
Title of Incident: ARSON Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: The residence of a serving Federal Legislator representing Gumel/Maitagari/Sule Tankarkar/Gagarawa Federal Constituency, Nazifi Sani Gumel was reportedly set ablaze by youths over allegations of corruption and neglect of his constituency at Jigawa State. The incident occurred during the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. Location: Jigawa State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: Federal legislator's residence burnt/House of Representatives member and family. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to strengthen peace and security in the affected area.
Incident N*82:
Title of Incident: VANDALISM Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 6/8/2024 Description of Incident: The residence of a serving Senator was reportedly vandalized by community members over allegations of neglect at Yobe State. The incident is an offshoot of the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. Location: Yobe State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: Senator's residence damaged/Senator. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to strengthen peace and security in the State.
Incident N*83:
Title of Incident: PHYSICAL ASSAULT/PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 7/8/2024 Description of Incident: Three (3) people including two (2) protesters, and a female journalist were reportedly assaulted by suspected thugs during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance demonstration at Port Harcourt LGA of Rivers State. Location: Port Harcourt LGA of Rivers State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/protesters and journalist. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command have been deployed to strengthen peace and security in the area. Incident N*84: Title of Incident: PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION Scale of incident: Low
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Peace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM
• LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Date of Occurrence: 7/8/2024 Description of Incident: Thousands of demonstrators reportedly conducted peaceful protest against economic hardship and insecurity in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests at Ibadan Area in Oyo State and Port Harcourt LGA in Rivers State. Location: Ibadan Area in Oyo State and Port Harcourt LGA in Rivers State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of security agencies have been deployed to strengthen peace and security in the State.
Incident N*85:
Title of Incident: STRIKE ACTION Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 7/8/2024 Description of Incident: Medical practitioners under the aegis of the Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) reportedly commenced an indefinite strike over the lack of implementation of the reviewed Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) which has created a disparity in the payments received by Federal and State Government medical employees. Location: Ogun State Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/NMA members. Coping Mechanism/Responses: There is no intervention as of reporting time.
Incident N*86:
Title of Incident: BOAT EXPLOSION/FIRE OUTBREAK Scale of incident: Medium Date of Occurrence: 7/8/2024 Description of Incident: Twenty (20) people were reported dead in a fire outbreak on a boat conveying over 64 passengers aboard along a waterway at Ezetu 1 Community in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State. The cause of the fire is unknown. Location: Ezetu 1 Community in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State. Casualty [Male & female]: Twenty people dead. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/commuters. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The Maritime Union of Nigeria has deployed two (2) boats for the rescue of survivors.
Incident N*87:
Title of Incident: RAID BY SECURITY OPERATIVES Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 7/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the FCT Police Command and the Department of State Service (DSS) reportedly conducted a security raid on the offices of the Nigeria Labour congress (NLC) at the Labour House in Abuja-FCT.  Several publications were carted away by the operatives in the raid. The reason for the raid is unknown. Location: Labour House in Abuja-FCT. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/NLC members. Coping Mechanism/Responses: There is no intervention as of reporting time.
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Peace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Low capacity of the state to respond to it
Incident N*88:
Title of Incident: ARREST OF VIOLENT PROTESTERS Scale of incident: Low o MEDIUM
o LOW
o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond Date of Occurrence: 7/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested 111 suspects in connection with the violent protests, vandalism, and the looting of public and private properties in Gombe State. Ten (10) of the suspects were also apprehended for the display of foreign flags. Location: Gombe State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property destroyed/suspected violent protesters. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Incident N*89:
Title of Incident: GAS EXPLOSION/FIRE OUTBREAK Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: Two (2) people were reportedly injured, and a fuel station with six (6) vehicles destroyed in a fire outbreak along Obafemi Awolowo Road in Ikeja LGA of Lagos State. The fire outbreak is attributed to the explosion of a gas truck. Location: Obafemi Awolowo Road in Ikeja LGA of Lagos State. Casualty [Male & female]: Two people injured. Property damaged/Affected population: One fuel station and six vehicles destroyed/fuel station attendants and customers. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The personnel of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) have been deployed to douse the fire. Also, the injured victims have been taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
Incident N*90:
Title of Incident: BOAT MISHAP Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 8/8/2024 Description of Incident: Twenty (20) commuters including several minors were reported dead in a boat mishap along Gamoda River in Nahuce Village, Taura LGA of Jigawa State. The cause of the mishap unknown. Location: Gamoda River in Nahuce Village, Taura LGA of Jigawa State. Casualty [Male & female]: Twenty people dead. Property damaged/Affected population: One boat destroyed/commuters. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Command and local divers have recovered five (5) corpses with efforts ongoing to recover the rest of the deceased.
Incident N*91:
Title of Incident: PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 10/8/2024 Description of Incident: Protesters reportedly conducted a peaceful demonstration tagged a one-million-man march in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest at Abuja-FCT, Oyo, Ogun and Adamawa States over the rising cost of living in the country. Location: Abuja-FCT, Oyo, Ogun and Adamawa States Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported.
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Peace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM
• LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond o Low capacity of the state to respond to it Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/community residents. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The operatives of the State Police Commands and other security agencies have been deployed to strengthen peace and security during the protests.
Incident N*92:
Title of Incident: ARREST/PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 10/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the State Police Command reportedly arrested two (2) activists during the ongoing one-million-man march in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest at Akure Area in Ondo State. Location: Akure Area in Ondo State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/activists. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested activists are in the custody of the State Police Command for further interrogation.
Environmental Security
(Key concept clarification-Epidemics and pandemics (causatives factors, impact and threat to human security at localized levels and at regional levels); food security (agro-pastoralist conflicts); natural and man-made disasters, humanitarian crisis, climate change (industrialisation, poliution, destruction of ecosystem).  Biodiversity)
Incident N*93:
Title of Incident: RAINSTORM Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 9/8/2024 Description of Incident: 58 Nomadic schools were reportedly destroyed in rainstorms which occurred at several locations in Jigawa State. Location: Jigawa State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: Fifty-eight buildings damaged/students, nomads. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The State Government has commenced efforts to rebuild the damaged educational structures.
Incident N*94:
Title of Incident: ARREST/ILLEGAL MINING Scale of incident: Low Date of Occurrence: 9/8/2024 Description of Incident: The operatives of the Nigerian Army and the Ondo State Task Force reportedly arrested twelve (12) suspects over alleged involvement in illegal mining in Ondo State. Several mining equipments were recovered. Location: Ondo State. Casualty [Male & female]: No casualty reported. Property damaged/Affected population: No property damaged/suspected illegal miners. Coping Mechanism/Responses: The arrested suspects are in the custody of the State Task Force for further interrogation.
West Africa Farly Warning and Response Program - Weekly Alerts on Peace and Security in West Africa
• HIGH
o MEDIUM
• LOW
o High potential for  political destabilisation/instability o High number of death (above 20)/major properties  damages o High number of population affected ( inability of the population to cope) o Low capacity of the state to respond to it o Significant effect on political destabilisation o Significant reported cases of loss of life (5 to 20) and property o Moderate Capacity of the state to respond to it o Low effect on Political destabilisation o Loss of life (0 to 5)and property destruction  not significant o High Capacity  of the state to respond