In Nigeria, thousands of citizens struggle to get timely police response in their communities, while large numbers of officers are assigned to protect Very Important Persons from politicians to business elites.

This episode explores the effects of this continuous deployment on public safety, policing efficiency, and trust in law enforcement.

We hear from a police reform NGO with data and insights, the Nigeria Police Force on what they are doing to address the issue, and a security expert on the implications and alternative ways to protect VIPs without stretching the police thin.