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The Effects of Substance Abuse and Youth Involvement in Property Crime in Nigeria Uwais, Idrees Abdullahi; Obumneme, Inyiama Dennis; Sulaiman, Usman Muhammad; Maijama'a, Maryam Sanusi; Gwani, Abdullatif Isa
International Journal of Education, Culture, and Society Vol 3 No 1 (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.v3i1.4796

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This study investigates the relationship between substance abuse and youth involvement in property crime in Yelwa area of Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria. The objectives of this research is to examine the nature of substance abuse among youths, identify the causes leading to their involvement in property crime, assess the effects of substance abuse, explore factors influencing drug use, and provide solutions to combat the problem. The study provides insights in to the socio-economic factors driving substance abuse and its contribution to property crimes such as theft and burglary. The research adopts a quantitative approach, using a survey design. The population consists of 800 youths aged 18 to 35 in Yelwa, and a sample size of 334 was determined using the Taro Yamane formula. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires, containing both demographic information and targeted questions to assess the relationship between substance abuse and crime. The findings revealed that substance abuse, particularly involving marijuana, alcohol, and inhalants, is prevalent among youths and closely linked to property crimes. The key contributing factors include peer pressure, unemployment, and socio-economic hardship. The study highlights the detrimental impact of substance abuse on both individuals and the community, with increased property crimes and insecurity in Yelwa. The study concludes that comprehensive interventions are needed, including community awareness programs, stronger law enforcement, and youth rehabilitation initiatives. The study recommended that implementation of family-based interventions, youth engagement programs, and greater policy focus on substance abuse prevention at local and national levels.
Policies and Practice of Force in Nigerian Policing: A Case Study of Yelwa Division Bauchi Police Command Uwais, Idrees Abdullahi; Shehu, Ibrahim Adamu; Maijama'a, Maryam Sanusi; Gwani, Abdullatif Isa; Sulaiman, Usman Muhammad
International Journal of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences Vol 3 No 1 (2025): 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.v3i1.4717

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This study aims to evaluate the policies and practice of force in Nigerian policing in yelwa division Bauchi Police command. The research objectives: know the mechanisms in existing policies that police use for mitigating excessive force, analyze the impact of police accountability mechanisms on public trust and community relations, evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies that police use in mitigating incidents of excessive force, assess the influence of training in de-escalation techniques and to access the implicit bias recognition on police officers' use of force in Yelwa division Bauchi Police command. This study employed survey research technique and developed a set of structured questionnaire as instrument utilized in collecting primary data. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to provide a comprehensive overview of the respondents' perceptions and experiences. The findings indicate that majority of respondents believe that these mechanisms have increased trust and improved community relations, though some still report no change or a decrease in trust, respondents generally perceive existing policies as moderately effective in reducing excessive force, there is room for improvement. The study concludes that current policies require enhancement to improve their effectiveness in addressing excessive force. It recommended that regular policy reviews, improved community engagement, and enhanced transparency in accountability mechanisms. Additionally, it suggests the implementation of continuous training programs to better support officers in de-escalation and bias recognition. Limitations include a small sample size and variability in respondents' perceptions, which underscores the need for further research with a larger and more diverse sample to validate and expand upon these findings.
Co-Authors Gwani, Abdullatif Isa Obumneme, Inyiama Dennis Shehu, Ibrahim Adamu Sulaiman, Usman Muhammad Uwais, Idrees Abdullahi