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Vigilante Groups and the Dialectics of Internal Security Management in Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State

This study examines the complex role of vigilante groups in managing internal security within Takum Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria. Against a backdrop of persistent violent crime and perceived failures in formal law enforcement, communities have increasingly turned to vigilante groups as alternative security providers. The research examines the relationship between formal law enforcement limitations and the emergence of vigilante groups, and assess the roles these groups play in responding to criminal activities. Employing descriptive research design, the study utilized interview…