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Police Favouritism and Crime Reporting in Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria Shipurut, Geoffrey Nanbal; Kelvin, Nyikyaa Tersur; Obogo, Okono John
International Journal of Education, Culture, and Society Vol 3 No 2 (2025): International Journal of Education, Culture, and Society
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ijecs.v3i2.5696

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This study investigates the extent to which perceived partiality in policing influences crime reporting behavior among residents of Wukari. A descriptive, cross-sectional survey research design was adopted. From a population of 374,800, a sample size of 400 respondents was determined using the Taro Yamane formula. Questionnaires were distributed to the selected participants through random sampling, and 350 were successfully retrieved for analysis. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentages, means, and standard deviations). The findings revealed that the level of crime reporting in Wukari is low. The results also indicated that police favouritism, particularly in favoring wealthy, influential, or famous individuals, has a significant negative impact on crime reporting. Marginalized groups often refrain from reporting crimes due to fear of neglect or retaliation. Statistical analysis showed significant correlations between various dimensions of police favouritism and crime reporting, confirming that favouritism erodes public trust and weakens police-community cooperation. The study recommends that the Nigeria Police Force adopt community-oriented policing strategies to rebuild trust, institutionalize ethics and anti-bias training for officers, and implement transparent accountability mechanisms to ensure equitable treatment of all citizens.
The Impact of Kidnapping on Agriculture Activities in Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State, Nigeria Daniel, Rosemary Onchi; Kelvin, Nyikyaa Tersur
International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 4 No 2 (2026): International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v4i2.9052

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Kidnapping has emerged as a major security and development challenge in Nigeria, with particularly severe consequences for agrarian communities whose livelihoods depend on agriculture. In Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, recurrent abductions have disrupted farming activities, obstructed trade routes, displaced farmers, reduced labor availability, and discouraged investment, thereby intensifying food insecurity and economic hardship. This study aimed to examine the impact of kidnapping on agricultural activities in Ukum LGA. The study was anchored in Anomie theory, as developed by Émile Durkheim and refined by Robert K. Merton, to explain how structural strain, blocked opportunities, and weakened social norms may contribute to criminal behavior, including kidnapping. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted. The study population comprised residents of Ukum LGA, and a sample of 400 respondents was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula. Respondents were randomly selected across thirteen wards, while data were collected through structured questionnaires and interviews with twelve key informants. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, specifically frequencies and percentages. The findings revealed that kidnapping has significantly disrupted agricultural activities in the study area, resulting in food insecurity, farmer displacement, blocked trade routes, and reduced agricultural investment. The study concludes that kidnapping undermines agricultural production, rural livelihoods, and food security in Ukum LGA. These findings highlight the need for strengthened rural security, targeted support for displaced farmers through access to farmland and agricultural inputs, investment incentives for agricultural recovery, and community awareness initiatives to mitigate kidnapping risks and restore agricultural productivity.
Co-Authors Daniel, Rosemary Onchi Obogo, Okono John Shipurut, Geoffrey Nanbal