The 1999 Nollywood film Issakaba, inspired by the real-life Bakassi Boys vigilante movement, remains relevant today as Nigeria grapples with banditry, kidnapping, and insurgency.

The film explores how communities turn to vigilante groups when state security fails, highlighting the tension between effective security and legal accountability.It critiques the failure of formal institutions and shows how citizens negotiate legitimacy through collective action.

Despite its fictional narrative, Issakaba mirrors real-world issues like the rise of groups like Amotekun and the Civilian Joint Task Force, which emerged due to public distrust in government.The film underscores the need for accountability in security provision, warning against the dangers of unchecked vigilante justice.Its themes of citizenship, governance, and justice continue to resonate in Nigeria's security debates.