In 2025, the Niger Delta recorded a notable improvement in its peace and security landscape, with lethal violence declining by 15%, from 713 violent deaths in 2024 to 609 in 2025. This reduction reflects the positive impact of strengthened early warning systems and more coordinated responses to conflict risks by key stakeholders across the region. Despite this progress, incidents of violence and insecurity continued to occur in several locations, underscoring the fragility of peace and the need for sustained and targeted interventions to address the underlying drivers of conflict and instability.

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