9 July 2026 · Southern Ijaw
Communal violence in Bayelsa
OpenWatch has recorded 76 reported communal violence incidents in Bayelsa State, 3 of them in the last 12 months. That is 13% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 22 of 35 among the states where communal violence is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
3
Fatalities · 12 mo
3
Incidents · all-time
76
Fatalities · all-time
137
Latest reported communal violence in Bayelsa
10 May 2026 · Southern Ijaw
A violent attack occurred in Ogboinbiri community, Bayelsa State, resulting in one death and several injuries. Police have arrested 14 suspects and recovered firearms linked to the incident.
28 April 2026 · Southern Ijaw
A communal clash in Ogboinbiri Community, Southern Ijaw LGA, resulted in the death of a resident and injuries to another, prompting the Bayelsa State Government to impose a curfew in the area. The violence erupted over allegations of theft involving the former youth president and led to retaliatory attacks.
20 April 2025 · Yenagoa
Gunmen suspected to be cultists invaded Swali community in Yenagoa, killing four residents and injuring several others. The attack occurred shortly after Easter celebrations.
3 March 2025 · Yenagoa
A 30-year-old man was stoned to death by rival cult members in Agudama-Epie, Bayelsa, during an ongoing cult conflict. The incident occurred when he was dragged from a tricycle and assaulted until he succumbed to his injuries.
2 February 2025 · Yenagoa
A stray bullet during a clash between rival cult groups in Swali Ultra Modern Market resulted in the death of a trader. The police have arrested three suspects in connection with the incident.
6 October 2024 · Southern Ijaw
Armed operatives of the Tantita Security Company raided Opuama Kingdom in Southern Ijaw LGA, injuring seven residents while searching for suspected oil thieves. The incident has raised tensions in the community, with local leaders warning of potential clashes.
21 March 2024 · Yenagoa
Cultists attacked the NDLEA headquarters in Bayelsa, freeing an arrested suspect and resulting in the death of a youth. The incident involved gunfire and vandalism.
20 February 2024 · Yenagoa
A clash between Opolo and Okutukutu communities in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, resulted in the deaths of two individuals over a land dispute. The conflict escalated as youths from Opolo attacked Okutukutu, leading to property destruction and retaliatory actions.
11 November 2023 · Southern Ijaw
During the governorship elections in Bayelsa State, armed thugs invaded polling units, hijacked election materials, and shot a young man dead at a polling unit in Kogi State. Sporadic gunfire was reported in various locations.
Other threats in Bayelsa
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as communal violence in Bayelsa State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 9 July 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Bayelsa risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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