Can the State Change the Narratives? Evaluating Community Policing and Security Management in Enugu State, Nigeria

This study examines the involvement of non-state security actors in community protection and the human rights concerns associated with their operations. The research was guided by two key questions: (1) Has the role of local vigilante groups significantly contributed to extrajudicial actions in Enugu State from 2015 to 2024? (2) Has the implementation of security measures by the Neighbourhood Watch significantly led to the excessive use of force in Enugu State within the same period? The study a