A recent survey by TIFA Research has highlighted a deep crisis of public trust in law enforcement, with 45% of crime victims who did not report incidents citing a lack of confidence in the police.
Data released on September 9, 2026, shows that perceived police inefficiency was the biggest deterrent, cited by 32% of respondents who chose not to report crimes.
Another 13% said corruption was their main reason for staying away.
Other factors included the perceived seriousness of the offence and preference for alternative dispute resolution.
About 19% of respondents said they considered the crime too minor to report, while 18% opted to seek help through informal channels, including local elders or religious leaders.
Logistical challenges such as distance or lack of means accounted for 4% of cases.
Other reasons included police already being aware of the incident (3%), fear of retaliation (3%), personal ties to the offender (3%) and lack of sufficient evidence (2%).
