In the past six months, Nigeria recorded 222 mob-related killings, a 25% rise from last year, signaling a disturbing growth in jungle justice, according to the Nigeria Risk Index.

Broader violent crime data from the NBS shows over 600,000 lives lost nationwide between May 2023 and April 2024. 

This episode of Nigeria Daily explores the root causes, legal stance, and possible solutions to Nigeria’s deepening mob justice crisis.