In the face of escalating insecurity plaguing Nigeria, a desperate populace has found itself at a crossroads, grappling with the failure of traditional security apparatuses to safeguard lives and property.
Public Order Maintenance: Managing public events, protests, and gatherings to ensure they remain peaceful.Neo Phlames backs Saida Boj, says 's3x commercialization already a norm'The DSS, also known as the State Security Service , is Nigeria’s primary domestic intelligence agency. Their duties include: Counter-Intelligence: Protecting Nigeria from internal threats by gathering intelligence on espionage, subversion, and sabotage.
Counter-Insurgency: Engaging in operations to combat insurgencies, notably against groups like Boko Haram in the northeastern part of Nigeria.Support Civil Authorities: Assisting civil authorities in maintaining law and order during significant crises. Internal Security: The Army’s involvement in internal security has been necessary due to the scale of threats, but it has also led to concerns about the militarization of civil spaces and human rights violations.
Community Policing: Maintaining peace and order within their communities by patrolling neighborhoods and monitoring suspicious activities. Training and Capacity Building: Provide regular training on security management, human rights, conflict resolution, and community policing. To defuse this ticking time bomb, urgent action is imperative. The government must reclaim its role as the guarantor of security, reasserting control over vigilante groups while providing them with necessary support and oversight. Stringent regulations and thorough vetting processes are essential to weed out criminal elements that have infiltrated these groups.
Public Awareness Campaigns: Educate the public about the role of vigilante groups and the importance of reporting any abuses or illegal activities. Joint Operations: Conduct joint patrols and operations to build trust and improve coordination in tackling security threats.