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Enobong Udofia, 26, a member of the female-only security team Dragon Squad Limited, stands guard at a funeral event in Etinan, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

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A member of the female-only security team Dragon Squad Limited, assists Peace Vigorous, 23, put on her badge as they prepare to work at an event in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

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Emem Thomas, 37, founder of the female-only security team Dragon Squad Limited, speaks on the phone as she makes security plans the night before an event, at her home in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

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Nsikan Ekandem, Tolulope Ukpanah, 39, Margaret Thomas and Samantha Joseph, 27, members of the female-only security team Dragon Squad Limited, train during an exercise session at Camp Gee Hotel in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

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Esther Brown and Ukeme Tom, 37, members of the female-only security team Dragon Squad Limited, guard the newly crowned king Obong Ibanga Ikpe at his coronation ceremony in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

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