Regional security initiatives and the shift towards decentralisation in Nigeria
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The Editorial Board The recent security challenges across Nigeria’s different regions have led to the formation of regional security outfits, suggesting a move towards a more decentralised system, even if unintentional. In the Southeast, Ebubeagu, and its Southwest counterpart, Amotekun, are examples of these regional networks created to protect residents when central assistance has been lacking. Amotekun, in particular, pioneered this contemporary approach.
Regional security initiatives and the shift towards decentralisation in Nigeria
Regional security initiatives and the shift…
Regional security initiatives and the shift towards decentralisation in Nigeria
The Editorial Board The recent security challenges across Nigeria’s different regions have led to the formation of regional security outfits, suggesting a move towards a more decentralised system, even if unintentional. In the Southeast, Ebubeagu, and its Southwest counterpart, Amotekun, are examples of these regional networks created to protect residents when central assistance has been lacking. Amotekun, in particular, pioneered this contemporary approach.