Chukwudi Ekene CelestinaEzebuilo Paul ChibuikeOwa Owa EgbaraOfuonye Joseph Ndubuisi2025-06-112024https://doi.org/10.47172/2965-730X.SDGsReview.v5.n03.pe05376https://repository.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/handle/123456789/49698Objectives: This study explores the effect of jungle justice on the rule of law and its implications for achieving societal stability and SDG-16. Theoretical Framework: Systems theory was adopted for the underpinnings of this study. Method: Qualitative descriptive research design method, i.e. secondary data collection, was sourced via textbooks, magazines, journals, official reports, newspapers, and internet materials. Content analysis and Logical Data Framework were adopted to analyse the themes and critical indicators empirically. Result and Discussion: The study finds out that jungle justice has neglected the rule of law, creating tension and instability in society and limiting the effort towards achieving SDG-16. The study concludes that the high level of crime, injustice and insecurity has birthed the neglect of the rule of law in Nigeria. This study recommends implementing anti-jungle justice policies to revalidate the values of the rule of law towards fostering SDG-16 to achieve a stable society, public education, reorientation and enlightenment, good governance and systemic reform. Research Implications: This study's policy implications are embedded in the fact that policymakers will be more guided on the best strategies to adhere to and sustain the rule of law for sustainable societal stability.enjungle justicerule of lawsustainable development goal-16societal instability and nigeriasustainable development goals (SDG).Article