| Name assigned by coder: |
no
|
| PGM ID Number: |
408
|
| Country: |
Nigeria |
| Date formed: |
Feb. 12, 2000 |
| Details of Formation: |
Vigilante group set up by the Zamfara state governor to monitor the observance of the strict Islamic code |
| Date dissolved: |
Unknown |
| Details of Termination: |
|
| Successor group(s): |
none
|
| Private Military Company? |
no |
| Government Relation: |
type2 |
| Government Link(s): |
sub-national government
|
| Training and Equipment |
yes |
| Shared Information and Joint Operations |
yes |
| Shared personnel |
no information |
| Types of Material Support: |
domestic government
|
| State Sponsor(s): |
none
|
| Other Connection(s): |
|
| Membership: |
religious
|
| Location: |
Zamfara state |
| Force Strength: |
[unknown,
2000] |
| Target(s): |
civilians
|
| Purpose(s): |
self-defense and security; anti crime
|
| Other Information: |
-vigilante groups under within the Zamfara State Vigilante are Joint Aid Group, Yan Agaji, The Legion, Man O' War, and Civil Defense. |
