Nigeria Violent Conflict Bi-monthly Report

In September and October, the litigation at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT), prompted by opposing political parties against the current administration’s accession, dominated Nigeria’s social and economic scene. The opposition groups claimed that the 2023 presidential election was marred by fraud and electoral breaches. The dispute, however, has been put to rest by the Supreme Court’s judgement, affirming the victory of the incumbent president. In light of this event, it is expected that the administration will concentrate on finding solutions for Nigeria’s intricate security issues. These security challenges have resulted in fundamental setbacks.

This edition of the Nigeria Violent Conflict Bi-Monthly report captured the country’s security situation between September and October 2023 from the lens of the most prevalent crisis types in the country. Between September and October 2023, banditry was commonplace in North West Nigeria, while farmer-herder conflicts and gunmen attacks dominated Northcentral and Southeast.

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