Analysis - Crimes that were previously associated with Nigeria's northern region - like kidnapping for ransom and terrorism - appear to be spreading to the south-west region, including Lagos. Adewumi Badiora, an urban and community safety researcher, outlines urgent steps that must be taken to keep banditry and insecurity out of Lagos.
Crimes that were previously associated with Nigeria 's northern region - like kidnapping for ransom and terrorism - appear to be spreading to the south-west region, including Lagos. Adewumi Badiora, an urban and community safetyBanditry has existed for years in Nigeria . State security officers call it a complex, violent crime involving terrorism, jihad insurgencies, armed robbery, murder, kidnapping, rape and the illegal possession of firearms.
Second, Lagos has strategic political and economic importance in Nigeria and Africa. A bandit attack would undermine this and make an impact on the nation's economy, politics and governance. There is widespread youth unemployment and inequality in Lagos, and different ethnic groups coexist. This creates tension which could enable bandit groups to mix with residents, particularly disadvantaged youth in the slum settlements., 37% of my respondents said their families or community members had experienced shooting or kidnapping in Lagos. For most of my respondents, this happened during clashes among different violent groups.
Improved policing and smart monitoring systems, such as smart CCTV and advanced street lighting, would help.
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