The exploitation of Nigeria security challenges for personal, political, or financial gain has become a dilemma due to inability of security agencies to protect life and properties of citizens, Insecurity has become a significant issue in Nigeria.
Wealthy Nigerians, expatriates, and organizations spend huge amounts on armed escorts, security systems, and private security. Kidnapping for ransom has become a major criminal enterprise. Arms dealers exploit the ongoing crises to make profits. Politicians often exploit insecurity to justify the allocation of enormous budgets for security purposes which the funds are sometimes misappropriated or used for political campaigns.