Conflict in the Niger Delta
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Map of Nigeria numerically showing states typically considered part of the Niger Delta region: 1. Abia, 2. Akwa Ibom, 3. Bayelsa, 4. Cross River, 5. Delta, 6. Edo, 7.Imo, 8. Ondo, 9. Rivers
Date2003–present
(19 years)
Location
NigeriaNigeria
  • Niger Delta
    • Abia State
    • Akwa Ibom State
    • Bayelsa State
    • Cross River State
    • Delta State
    • Edo State
    • Imo State
    • Ondo State
    • Rivers State
Status

Ongoing

  • ~15,000 militants signed for presidential amnesty program
Belligerents

Nigerian government

  • Nigerian Armed Forces
List
    • Abia State
    • Akwa Ibom State
    • Bayelsa State
    • Cross River State
    • Delta State
    • Edo State
    • Imo State
    • Ondo State
    • Rivers State
supported by:
 Belarus
 Israel

Niger Delta Avengers (2016–present)
Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (2016–present)
Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force (2016–present)
Niger Delta Red Squad (2016–present)
Adaka Boro Avengers (2016–present)
Asawana Deadly Force of Niger Delta (2016–present)
Niger Delta Revolutionary Crusaders (2016–present)
New Delta Avengers (2017–present)
Niger Delta Marine Force
(2017–present)
Reformed Egbesu Fraternities

  • Red Egbesu Water Lions
    (2016–present)
  • Reformed Egbesu Boys of the Niger Delta
    (2016–present)
  • Egbesu Mightier Fraternity
    (2016–present)

Republic of BiafraBiafran separatists (from 2021)


  • Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta
    (2004–14)
  • Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force
    (2003–09)
  • Niger Delta Liberation Front
    (2005–14)
  • Joint Revolutionary Council
    (2004–14)

  • Niger Delta Vigilante
    (2004–09)

Supported by:
Republic of BiafraIPOB elements


Bandits
Commanders and leaders

Muhammadu Buhari
(2015–present)
Bashir Salihi Magashi
(2019–present)
Lucky Irabor
(January 2021–present)

Former:
  • Olusegun Obasanjo
    (2003–07)
  • Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
    (2007-10)
  • Goodluck Jonathan
    (2010–15)
  • Rabiu Kwankwaso
    (2003–07)
  • Yayale Ahmed
    (2007–08)
  • Shettima Mustapha
    (2008–09)
  • Godwin Abbe
    (2009–10)
  • Adetokunbo Kayode
    (2010–11)
  • Haliru Mohammed Bello
    (2011–12)
  • Olusola Obada
    (2012–13)
  • Labaran Maku
    (2013–14)
  • Aliyu Mohammed Gusau
    (2014–15)
  • Mansur Dan Ali
    (2015–19)
  • Alexander Ogomudia
    (2003–06)
  • Martin Luther Agwai
    (2006–07)
  • Owoye Andrew Azazi
    (2007–08)
  • Paul Dike
    (2008–10)
  • Oluseyi Petinrin
    (2010–12)
  • Ola Ibrahim
    (2012–14)
  • Alex Badeh
    (2014–15)

Henry Okah (POW)
Government Ekpemupolo
Ebikabowei Victor-Ben
Dokubo-Asari
John Togo 
General "Busta Rhymes"
Corporal "Oleum Bellum" (New Delta Avengers)
General Benikeme Hitler (Niger Delta Marine Force)


Ateke Tom
Strength
150,000 soldiersUnknown
Casualties and losses
~15,000 militants surrendered as of 2016