THE ROLE OF POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN COMBATING CRIME IN IKEJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYAll over the world, the importance and relevance of the police institution have been acknowledged. The acknowledgement is predicated on the need of community interest in terms of rights, duties and obligations which are different facts of the contractual nature of the human society (Smah, 2012; Zems, 2013). The police of the community are a beacon of hope and pride at any point in time. They owe the duty to protect the territorial integrity ...
CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN NIGERIA: THE PROSPECT AND CHALLENGES FOR PEACE (A Case Study of Ife and Modakeke Crisis, Osun State)
ABSTRACT The conflict between the Ife and Modakeke appears to be a protracted and seemingly intractable intra-ethnic conflict that has continued to pit two groups of the same ethnic background against one another. This study, therefore examined the conflict resolution in Nigeria: the prospect and challenges for peace. The study found that the major causes of the conflict between Ife and Modakeke group include land issues, Ife-East Local Government, debate over Modakeke’s sovereignty, b...
IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA
ABSTRACTThe aim of the study was to analyze the impact of social media on the student’s academic performance [A study of students of University of Abuja]. To achieve this, the survey research method was used. Subjects were drawn from the University of Abuja, using the simple random sampling technique and purposive sampling. Four research questions guided the study. Research findings showed that a great number of students in University of Abuja, had access to the internet. To this end, the r...
Branding As A TOOL OF ADVERTISEMENT A case study of Branded Laptop Bags
CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the StudyAccording to Parekh and Rupal, (2012) advertising is a form of marketing communication used to promote or sell something, usually a business's product or service. Advertising is how a company encourages people to buy their products, services or ideas. An advertisement (ad) is anything that draws good attention towards these things. It is usually designed by an advertising agency for an identified sponsor, and performed through a variety o...
BRANDING AS A TOOL OF ADVERTISEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF CUFFLINK
CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTIONBACKGROUND TO THE STUDYPrior independence, Nigerian citizens depended much on imported goods especially household products which were made available by the colonial masters and Western Merchants. Then there were not much local substitute and where there is, they were no match to the imported goods in quality, hence the preference for the foreign products by many.The third and fourth National development plan was for self sufficiency. The country had to minimize importat...
HOW TO WRITE A PROFILING/INVESTIGATION REPORT
Disorganized offenders characteristically conduct blitz attacks on their victims due to a lack of social adequacy needed to verbally subdue their victims. They tend to have poor personal hygiene and are very reclusive (O'Connor & Scott 2004). A disorganized rapist will often blindfold his victim or batter her face in an effort to depersonalize him or her (Owen, 2004). Finally, a ‘disorganized’ crime scene will contain a myriad of fingerprints, footprints, and/or weapons used in the assaul...
HOW TO RUN BACKGROUND CHECK ON INDIVIDUAL/COMPANY
I know what you're thinking--but hear me out. Plenty of reasons for doing background check exist, and not all of them are sketchy.Checking into the history of a prospective employee or even a new acquaintance or love interest is easy in this digital age. A simple Internet search can net substantial and interesting results. Better yet, working with a third party service ensures all reporting and disclosure rules are followed to the letter of the law. Either way, background information helps pa...
Criminal and Psychological Profiling: Belief and Its Use
ABSTRACTThere is a belief that criminal profilers can predict a criminal’s characteristics from crime scene evidence. In this article, the author argued that this belief is more suitable and appropriate for psychological profiling than others. The role of the profiler, then, is to assist the police department in its investigations of the cases in which additional aid is sought for the successful resolution of a case, such as lust murder, rape, and the like. The successful profiler will blen...
The Security Threat in Nigeria: A Case Study of Nyaya and Jikwoyi Communities in Abuja Municipal Area Council
ABSTRACTThe over-riding aim of this research work is to examine the security threat in Nigeria, a case study of Nyaya and Jikwoyi communities in Abuja Municipal Area Council.To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who lives in Nyaya and Jikwoyi communities. Two hundred (200) questionnaires was administered, one hundred and sixty eight (168) was returned and one hundred and fifty (150) copies was used. After critical analysis of the ...
The Prevalence and Effects of Domestic Violence Against Women in Lagos State
ABSTRACTThe over-riding aim of this research work is to examine the prevalence and effects of domestic violence against women in Lagos State, a case study of Mushin Local Government Area. To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who are people living and working in Mushin LGA. (150) one hundred and fifty questionnaire were administered, (118) one hundred and eighteen copies were returned and (100) hundred copies are used. After crit...
The Partnership Between the Public and Private Security Companies on Policing in Nigeria
ABSTRACTWithout criminal acts, there will be no policing and enforcement mechanisms in our society. It is therefore important to say that crime and criminality lubricate the management of social disorders and social institutions including families, schools, governments, commercial, and private institutions. The study aims to examine the role of private and public sectors in policing and crime control in Lagos State, a case study of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, zone 2, Onikan Police Command, La...
The Nigeria Police Force and Crime Control in Lagos State: A Case Study of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja Police Command
ABSTRACTThe aim of this research work is to examine the role of Nigeria Police Force and crime control in Lagos State, a case study of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja Police Command, Lagos State. To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who are staff of Special Anti-Robbery Squad. (200) two hundred questionnaire were administered, (187) one hundred and eighty seven copies were returned and (180) one hundred and eighty copies are u...
The Need to Eradicate Crime Rate in Lagos State: A Case Study of Eti-Osa Local Government Area
ABSTRACTThe aim of this research work is to examine the need to eradicate crime rate in Lagos State, a case study of Eti-Osa Local Government Area. To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who lives in Eti-Osa Local Government Area. (150) one hundred and fifty questionnaire were administered, (127) one hundred and twenty seven copies were returned and (120) one hundred and twenty copies are used. After critical analysis of the data ...
The Impact of Religious Affiliation on Domestic Violence Against Women
ABSTRACTThis study sets out to examine the impact of religious affiliation on domestic violence against women and children in Vandeikya local government area of Benue State. Specifically, the study investigated the causes and patterns of domestic violence and also assessed the impact of domestic violence on women and children and the way forward. The theoretical framework for the study was the conflict theory. The study utilized descriptive survey research design and data was collected using ...
NIGERIA POLICE AND EXCESSIVE USE OF POWER
ABSTRACTThe aim of this research work is to examine the Nigeria Police and excessive use of power, a case study of Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja Police Command, Lagos State. To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who are staff of Special Anti-Robbery Squad. (120) one hundred and twenty questionnaire were administered, (107) one hundred and seven copies were returned and (100) one hundred copies are used. After critical ana...
