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Nigeria: How law enforcement failures have worsened vigilante justice

Nigeria: How law enforcement failures have worsened vigilante justice

Update: 2025-04-07
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From brutal lynchings to social media-driven outrage, vigilante justice has surged in Nigeria. While distrust in law enforcement and the rapid spread of misinformation have made things worse, we explore further how justice, fear, and power have contributed to mob violence in Nigeria. DW's Josey Mahachi speaks to barrister Frank Tietie and Ben Shemang in Abuja.
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Nigeria: How law enforcement failures have worsened vigilante justice

Nigeria: How law enforcement failures have worsened vigilante justice

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