Abstract
Nigeria as a nation in recent times, has been passing through turbulence that is rocking its very fabric of existence. Amid the barrage of her political upheavals, fragile economy, social instability, and cultural erosion; is the emergence and surging tsunami of insecurity that has engulfed and almost paralyzed life and living in Nigeria. Insecurity has soared highest in the nation’s rank of social problems manifesting in diverse forms and shapes such as banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, terrorism, occultism, cybercrimes, and armed robbery just to mention a few. Bisong (2020) believes that it is the fundamental right of individuals to live securely, acquire property and move freely within their environment without molestation as they engage in their profession. Insecurity has almost grounded to a halt our socio-economic activities, which has coerced a massive exodus of families particularly the young Nigerians who have fled the country by every means, in search of greener pastures and conducive environment; that will enhance their psychological wellbeing. The traumatic impact of insecurity in Nigeria seems to have overwhelmed every measure put in place by governmental institutions and the law to counteract it and protect her citizens. According to Bhandari (2022), insecurity is a state of uncertainty, fear and a feeling of inadequacy that produces inferiority, anxiety and instability that could make an individual unable to pursue and achieve goals and aspirations. Insecurity can also be caused by unpleasant and traumatic experiences an individual has encountered.

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