Nationwide Insecurity: A Call for Action

"Nationwide Insecurity: A Call for Action" is a policy brief and advocacy document released in 2023 by the International Crisis Group (ICG) and partner civil‑society groups in Nigeria. It outlines the escalating wave of violent attacks, banditry, communal clashes and terrorism that affect all regions of the country, highlights the social‑economic and humanitarian impacts, and urges the Nigerian government to adopt a coordinated, rights‑based security strategy. Key recommendations include reforming the security sector, improving intelligence sharing, investing in community‑based conflict‑resolution mechanisms, strengthening the rule of law, and addressing underlying drivers such as poverty, unemployment and corruption. The brief aims... Views Nigeria