1. AN ANALYSIS OF NEWSPAPERS IN THE COVERAGE OF KIDNAPPING IN THE SOUTH WEST NIGERIA: A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF PUNCH AND GUARDIAN NEWSPAPERS
Background of the Study
During the past decade and a half, Nigeria had an extraordinary succession of agitations in the form of kidnappings and abductions, armed robberies, bombings, and carnages of varying magnitudes. Despite the fact that kidnapping h...
2. AN ANALYSIS OF REPORT CASES OF CRIMES IN NIGERIA FROM 1995 - 2004
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Criminality is inherent in human nature and culture. As a result, no civilization can claim to be fully crime-free. However, the sorts of criminal behavior tend to follow the pattern of a society's social and economic growth. It is not surprising...
3. ASSESSING MASS MEDIA AND ITS INFLUENCE ON ENDSARS PROTEST
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
- The ENDSARS protest started because of harassment and brutality of the youth by the Nigerian police.
- The mass media influence cannot be over emphasized as it contributed to the success of the protest.
- The Nigerian youth were able to m...
4. ASSESSING THE MERITS OF POLICE REFORMATION IN IMPROVING NATIONAL SECURITY: A CASE STUDY OF THE 2020 ENDSARS PROTEST
ABSTRACT
This study was undertaken to assess the merits associated with police reformation and its implication for national security. Being a qualitative study, the social learning theory was adopted and employed to elucidate the research idea. Several...
5. EFFECT OF CORRUPTION IN NIGERIAN POLICE
Background of the study
One of the challenges facing national development and economic growth in Nigeria is corruption. The former military regime of 1983-1998 justified their overthrow of the government on the basis of corruption. In addition, t...
6. EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY: STUDY OF LEKKI ENDSARS PROTEST
Background of the Study
Police Brutality or extreme utilization of power backed up by law is a social infringement involving the use of force by police officers against subjects of a country or specific regional area (Amnesty International, 2014). Utili...
7. CRIMINAL PROFILLING AND IT’S RELEVANCE IN THE NIGERIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
“The more outré and grotesque an incident is the more carefully it deserves to be examined, and the very point which appears to complicate a case, is, when duly considered and scientifically handled, the one which is...
8. A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION INTO PIPELINE VANDALISM IN NIGER DELTA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Over the course of its history, the petroleum sector in Nigeria, which has the bulk of its establishments located inside the Niger Delta Region, has been faced with two issues that have sapped its resources. The predominance of i...
9. ENDSARS PROTEST AND POLITICAL AWARENESS OF STUDENT (A CASE STUDY OF AMBROSE ALLI UNIVERSITY, EKPOMA)
Background of the Study
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, often known as SARS, is a special police force that was founded in 1992 to combat the rising number of armed robberies and kidnappings for ransom committed by criminal groups operating throughout N...
10. ASSESSMENT OF POLICE BRUTALITY IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ENDSARS PROTEST)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Police brutality has occurred all across the globe and continues to be a serious worry for society and police agencies. This cruelty includes attacks, deaths resulting from the use of force, harassment, etc. According to Amnesty...
11. AE-FUNAI UNDERGRADUATES STUDENT AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF POLICE BRUTALITY IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The police are state personnel who are in charge of 'law enforcement and order maintenance' in society. To carry out these dual tasks, the police have the authority to use force, even violence. The use of force or violenc...
12. SOCIAL MEDIA AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL TO CHECKMATE ACTIVITIES OF NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE (A CASE STUDY OF THE END SARS CAMPAIGN)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Since the revolutionary rise of ICT or digitalization in the modern world, particularly in Africa, the usage of social media as communication channels has shown itself in political, economic, social, and business facets of human...
13. THE INFLUENCE OF ENDSARS PROTEST ON POLITICAL INTEREST OF NIGERIA YOUTH
Background of the Study
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or SARS, is a special police team that was established in 1992 to counteract the escalating number of armed robberies and kidnappings for ransom carried out by criminal organizations operating acro...
14. CHARACTER TRAITS (TOUGH MINDNESS AND AGGRESSION) AND STRESS AS PREDICTORS OF ALCOHOL USE AMONG POLICE OFFICERS IN IBADAN METROPOLIS
ABSTRACT
The study is geared towards exploring some predicting variables of alcohol use among police officers in Nigeria. Hence, the study investigates whether – character traits (tough-mindness and aggression) as well as stress are significant predictors of alcoh...
15. THE NIGERIAN POLICE AND CRIME MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study examines the ways in which police authorities manage their personnel, as well as the factors militating against police authorities in managing their personnel for effective crime control and prevention in Nigeria. The study used...
16. THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MED IA IN THE POLICE REFORMATION IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF 2020 ENDSARS PROTEST
1.1 Background of the study
For any country to quell mostly internal insurrection, aggression, and combat crime as well as maintain peace and protect lives and properties of the citizens, there is need for the establishment of the sec...
17. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUTOMATED CAR PLATE NUMBER RECOGNITION SYSTEM
Background of the study
Massive integration of information technology into all aspects of modern life caused demand for processing vehicles as conceptual resources in information systems. Because a standalone information system without any data has no sense, there was a...
18. THE NIGERIA POLICE AND MOCKERY OF COMMON GOOD
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM.
Every civil society exists for the realization of common good of the social whole.5 This underscores the establishment of some institutions or bodies that would be charged with the responsibility of helping to achieve, pro...
19. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGIES OF REBRANDING THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
Abstract
This research work assesses public relations as a tool for repositioning the image of the Nigerian Police Force using the Lagos State police command as a study. Over the years the Nigerian police have experienced public scorn and apathy d...
20. ENHANCING POLICE OFFICERS’ COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH ENGLISH FOR OCCUPATIONAL PURPOSES
ABSTRACT
The study examined the effect of English for Occupational purposes on Police officers’ use of English. Specifically the study was designed to identify the essential components to be included in the teaching of English for Occupational Purposes (EOP). It also examined the...
21. EFFECTS OF TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS AND SELF-EFFICACY STRATEGIES ON EMOTIONAL LABOUR OF NURSES IN ILORIN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Some nurses have been perceived to have poor interpersonal relationships with patients. This, could affect their productivity and also inhibit psychological torture and wellness of patients. Thus, nurses require emotional labour to overcome these challenges. Emotional labour is...
22. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE APPLICATION OF ANDRAGOGY METHODS IN ADULT EDUCATION IN AKWA IBOM STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Knowles (1980) defines andragogy as "the art and science of assisting adults in learning, as opposed to pedagogy, which is the art and science of teaching children". Andragogy is a term with a lengthy history of development an...
23. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF RAPE AND IT'S PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT ON THE VICTIM: A CASE STUDY OF OF IBADAN GARAGE IJEBU ODE OGUN STATE
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to establish the psychosocial effects of rape, the study was guided by three objectives; to identify the prevalent types of rape in Ijebu Ode; to establish the psychosocial effects of rape and; to e...
24. SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF YOUTH DRIVEN CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES IN KENYA: A STUDY OF LAMU WEST-SUB COUNTY
ABSTRACT
The relationship between crime and socioeconomic indicators varies by region and by country. In Kenya, socioeconomic indicators of youth crime are meagerly studied; however, some studies focus solely on economic indicators of c...
25. An Exploration of Public Relations Strategies for Community Policing Awareness: A Study of Gombe South LGA, Gombe State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Community policing is an innovative approach to enhancing public safety and fostering trust between law enforcement agencies and local communities. In Gombe South LGA, Gombe State, community p...
26. The Effectiveness of Public Sector Accounting in Curbing Pension Fraud in Nigeria: A Study of the Nigeria Police Pension Scheme
Background of the Study
Pension fraud has been a significant problem in Nigeria, particularly in the public sector, where fraudulent activities involving pension funds have led to substantial financial losses. One of the most notable cases of pension fr...
27. A Study of the Role of Film in Promoting Community Policing in Kwali Local Government Area, Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Community policing has been recognized globally as an essential strategy for enhancing public safety, improving communi...
28. The Impact of Constitutional Law on Police Accountability: A Case Study of Yola South Local Government Area, Adamawa State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Police accountability is a crucial issue in Nigeria, with growing concerns about police misconduct, human rights violations, and the lack of transparency within law enforcement agencies. The N...
29. The impact of community policing on crime prevention in Kaduna North Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Community policing is a vital approach to crime prevention, focusing on collaboration between law enforcement and local communities. This model is particularly significant in Nigeria, where is...
30. An examination of the effectiveness of emergency response services in Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Emergency response services are critical to saving lives and protecting property during crises such as natural disasters, accidents, and violent conflicts. In Zaria Local Government Area (LGA)...
31. An evaluation of the challenges of policing in insurgency-affected areas in Mubi South Local Government Area, Adamawa State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
The ongoing insurgency in northeastern Nigeria, particularly in Adamawa State, has posed significant challenges for policing and law enforcement in affected areas. Mubi South LGA, which border...
32. The effect of police brutality on public trust in law enforcement in Zaria, Kaduna State.
Background of the Study:
Police brutality, which refers to the use of excessive force by law enforcement officers, has become a major concern in Nigeria, particularly in urban areas like Zaria, Kaduna State. This issue has led to widespread public outrage and protests, suc...
33. An examination of police extrajudicial killings in Koton Karfe, Kogi State.
Background of the Study:
Police extrajudicial killings remain a significant human rights issue in Nigeria. Despite legal frameworks that prohibit such actions, reports of extrajudicial killings by police officers continue to surface, particularly in regions with high incid...
34. An examination of the effectiveness of community policing in conflict management: A study of Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State
Background of the Study
Community policing, a strategy that emphasizes the collaboration between police forces and local communities to address crime and conflict, has become an important tool in managing insecurity and promoting peace in Nigeria. Zaria, located in Kaduna...
35. An Appraisal of the Enforcement of Anti-Torture Laws in Police Stations in Gusau, Zamfara State
Background of the Study
The use of torture by law enforcement agencies, particularly the police, is a serious violation of human rights. In Nigeria, anti-torture laws have been enacted to prevent such abuses and hold perpetrators accountable. However, d...
36. EFFECT OF CORRUPTION IN NIGERIAN POLICE
Background of the study
One of the challenges facing national development and economic growth in Nigeria is corruption. The former military regime of 1983-1998 justified their overthrow of the government on the basis of corruption. In addition, the former President, Olu...
37. The effect of police extortion on crime reporting in Ife Central Local Government Area, Osun State
Background of the Study
Police extortion is a critical issue affecting the integrity of law enforcement and the efficacy of crime reporting systems. In Ife Central, Osun State, allegations of extortion by police officers have led to widespread public distrust and reluctan...
38. The effect of police brutality on public trust in law enforcement in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Rivers State
Background of the study:
Police brutality, defined by the excessive and unwarranted use of force by law enforcement, has been a critical issue affecting public trust in many communities. In Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Rivers State, recent incidents of police...
39. An evaluation of forensic anthropology's role in investigating police brutality cases in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State
Background of the study
Forensic anthropology is increasingly vital in investigating cases of police brutality, providing scientific analysis of skeletal remains and injuries. In Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, incidents of police brutality have raised conce...
