July 28, 2026
Insecurity 0.1
The security system in force is objectively weak, some wonder whether they are even a system that is protecting us.
By Emmanuella Obidigbo
1 min read
Today, after sitting for two quiz, came home to sleep, I woke up to loud noises in my lodge. The cacophony of sounds made it hard to discern what was going on, I just laid on my bed. I didn't even bother to stand up to bolt my door nor hide myself, I fear I was ready for the worst. I neither had foodstuffs nor money, the worse could happen was that they take my phone (or rape me). This is the way I view my country-one that lacks any form of security.
Funny thing is that I have security in my estate, one we pay monthly to safeguard us. In truth, I feel like they are more like a liability, we pay them, we don't really feel safe, they still try to collect money from the gate but yes it does have a sense of assurance don't get me wrong.
Luckily for me, the whole commotion was on a debate of football. The thought came to me-what if… there was really an issue of insecurity at my estate and armed robbers walked through the gates like they owned it. If there is a loud bang on my door, would I still sit still on my bed or would I call for help? But who exactly would I call? My estate security? The police? The government ?