In Nigeria, self-defence groups step in to compensate for widening security gaps

In Nigeria, self-defence groups step in to compensate for widening security gaps

[France 24 - Africa] - 2/12/2025
Around 50,000 volunteer vigilantes across Nigeria put their lives at risk as they step in to protect rural communities where security forces are largely absent. In Niger State, men like Makailu form small local brigades that patrol, train and defend villages despite rising bandit attacks and (…)
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