Nigeria is on the verge of passing a law to criminalise rampant mob lynching. Other countries have tried to do this and failed.
- PhD Candidate, Justice Studies, Charles Sturt University
Inefficient policing in Nigeria has forced many communities to rely on vigilante groups for security. Despite using force and violence, many groups even have support from authorities.
Elections in Kenya are never just a matter of casting ballots. Historically, they have been marred by ethno-political violence, exacerbated by vigilantes and militias deployed by politicians.
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