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May 17, 2023

Nigeria
An Epidemic of Lawlessness

Rising vigilantism in Nigeria reflects public cynicism about law enforcement and the judicial system.

Nigerian police officers sit in front of a colorful mural.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

February 11, 2021

Human Rights
Nigeria's Lekki Toll Gate Massacre Will Not Go Away

Civil organizations in Nigeria have thrown their support behind planned demonstrations for February 13 at the Lekki Toll Gate, the site of the police killing of demonstrators calling for the disbanding of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

A picture of the Lekki toll gate, with concrete road barriers and a passing car in the foreground. Graffiti is sprayed on the barriers, with protest slogans such as #EndSARS written in chalk on the pavement.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

December 27, 2022

Nigeria
A Christmas Day Killing in Lagos

Fatal shooting of Lagos lawyer by police refreshes clamor for law enforcement reform in Nigeria.

A woman wearing a colorful shirt holds a large sign that reads "Say No to Police Brutality" in a protest.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

October 27, 2020

Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: October 17-23

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from October 17 to October 23, 2020.

Map of Nigeria shaded in red to reflect Nigeria Security Tracker-documented deaths per state. Borno state, the northeastern-most state, is dark red, while the rest of the country are shades of pink. Selected regions of Cameroon, Chad, and Niger are also shaded.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

October 21, 2020

Nigeria
Protests, Chaos in Nigeria

In Lagos, "security services" have fired on "peaceful protesters." This on top of COVID-19, low oil prices, and radical Islamist groups bent on destroying the state—Nigeria was in trouble even before the SARS demonstrations.

A picture of fires burning on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria. Thick black smoke is billowing into the sky. Several armed men can be seen patrolling the road.
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition