Security reports in Rivers State, Nigeria

The spate of violent crimes in Rivers State remains high and may persist in the short-medium term based on trend analysis and historical antecedent. Various communities in the State continue to witness violent cult attacks with severe casualties occasioned by rivalry and territorial supremacy. Armed robbery/kidnap-for-ransom also subsists despite sustained raids on identified criminal hideouts and hotspots by security operatives. The elevated threat levels in Rivers State is likely driven by an interplay of factors related to unemployment, tuft control/supremacy, availability of illegal firearms amongst others. Staff are advised to be security conscious and adhere to JMP/SOL.