Nigeria: Left to Self-Defence - Communities Carry Security Burden Alone

In Nigeria's northwest and north-central regions, communities are increasingly left to fend for themselves against security threats. Official response from police and military forces is often delayed, arriving days after incidents or only after attacks have occurred. This leaves citizens with little recourse but to organize their own defense mechanisms to ensure their safety.

This situation highlights a significant gap in state protection, forcing citizens to take on the burden of their own security and potentially leading to further instability.