Every new kidnapping, violent attack, or unresolved case deepens a difficult question many Nigerians are asking: who exactly feels protected by the country’s policing system? Across Nigeria, insecurity continues to rise while public trust in law enforcement institutions continues to weaken. For many citizens, the policing crisis is no longer only about crime. It is increasingly about accountability, legitimacy, and whether security institutions still command public confidence. It was against this backdrop that the Open Alliance convened a stakeholder dialogue [...]