This update spotlights the surge in gang violence in the Niger Delta, focusing on cult-related killings in Bayelsa State. Clashes between rival cult groups continue to be a major driver of violence and insecurity in the state. Recent data indicates a resurgence of killings by cult gangs, primarily linked to disputes over the collection of illegal levies.

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