Nigerians’ perceptions of security and armed extremism

At a glance

• Perceptions of insecurity: Nigerians express high levels of insecurity and of experience of crime and violence.
• Ineffective fight against violent extremists: More than half of Nigerians say the government has been largely unresponsive and ineffective in fighting armed extremists.
• Support for a united Nigeria: Two-thirds of Nigerians oppose dividing the country as a solution to the challenges of extremism.