Role of Vigilante Group in Security Management in Enugu Town, Nigeria

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• December 25, 2025
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Igwe, Magnus Obiora PhD¹, Nwobia, Charles Emeka PhD ²  &  Ugwu, Felix Ikechukwu ³

Abstract         

The study the evaluated the Role of vigilante groups on security management in Enugu Town, Enugu State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: Evaluate the effect of response time of vigilante groups on control of criminal activities and investigate the effect of equipment availability to vigilante members on their ability to maintain public safety in Enugu Town The study used the descriptive survey design approach. The primary source of data was the administration of questionnaire.  A total population of 1287 staff was used. The adequate sample size of 297, using Freund and William’s statistic formula at 5 percent margin of error was used. 274 staff returned the questionnaire and accurately filled. Data was presented and analyzed and the hypotheses using Z- test.  The findings indicates that Response time of vigilante groups had significant effect on control of criminal activities Z(10.059, P. -= .05). Equipment availability to vigilante members had significant effect on their ability to maintain public safety in Enugu Town, Z (11.569, P. -= .05). The study of vigilante groups in the context of Enugu Town reveals the growing importance of non-state actors in filling security gaps left by formal policing institutions.The study recommended among others that the Enugu State Government, in collaboration with local security agencies and community leaders, should formalize and standardize vigilante patrol operations through a structured training and accreditation program.

Keywords: Equipment availability, Response time, Security management & Vigilante groups.