By Maimuna Muhammad Babangida

Locals battle against insecurity in Nigeria

 

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Maimuna Muhammad Babangida

This News feature brings insight into the need for gender inclusiveness in the activities of local vigilante groups in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, especially in its fights against insecurity. It features interviews with the Niger State Commander of the Vigilante Corps, Legal Practitioner, Security Analyst, Public Affairs Analyst and others.

Photo by Maimuna Muhammad Babangida

 

This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with UNESCO, through the IPDC framework.

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