Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 3 Documents
Search

The Effects of Ethnic Conflict on Trading and Marketing Activities in Southern Taraba Senatorial District, Taraba State, Nigeria Daniel, Rosemary Onchi; Adi, Amos Joyce; Douglas, Audu Stephen
International Journal of Education, Culture, and Society Vol 4 No 1 (2026): 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.v4i1.7648

Abstract

Recurrent ethnic conflicts in Southern Taraba Senatorial District have significantly affected socio-economic stability, prompting this study titled Ethnic Conflict and Trading Activities in Southern Taraba Senatorial District, Taraba State. The research investigates the impact of ethnic conflict on trading and marketing activities, with specific objectives to identify the underlying causes of conflict, assess its effects on trade, and propose strategies for sustainable peace. Grounded in the Frustration–Aggression Theory, the study explains how prolonged deprivation, inequality, and perceived injustice serve as catalysts for violent inter-ethnic confrontations. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was adopted, involving 400 respondents selected from a population of 1,520,700 across Wukari, Donga, Ibi, Takum, and Ussa Local Government Areas, using the Taro Yamane formula. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews with key informants, including religious and traditional leaders. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative responses underwent thematic interpretation. The findings indicate that ethnic rivalry, political marginalization, resource competition, and poverty are primary drivers of conflict in the region. Ethnic violence has significantly disrupted commercial activities through market destruction, loss of merchandise, trader displacement, and inflation in commodity prices. The study concludes that ethnic conflict poses a major threat to economic sustainability in Southern Taraba. It recommends a shift from reactive conflict resolution to proactive prevention by promoting inclusive governance, institutionalized dialogue, and peace education. Additionally, rehabilitating damaged market infrastructure and providing financial support to displaced traders are essential for economic recovery and long-term peacebuilding in the region.
Police Culture and the Management of Crime Victims in Wakari LGA, Taraba State, Nigeria Daniel, Rosemary Onchi; Joshu, Gani; Shipurut, Geoffrey Nanbal
International Journal of Education, Management, and Technology Vol 4 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Education, Management, and Technology
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ijemt.v4i1.8197

Abstract

The management of crime victims is a critical indicator of policing effectiveness and the performance of the criminal justice system, yet in Wukari Local Government Area (LGA) of Taraba State, Nigeria, an enforcement-centred police culture marked by delayed responses, extortion, and procedural inefficiencies has raised serious concerns about victims’ protection and welfare. This study examines the influence of police culture on the management of crime victims in Wukari LGA, identifies prevalent forms of victimization, and evaluates how institutional practices shape victims’ experiences. Guided by Restorative Justice Theory, a descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed, drawing a sample of 400 respondents from a projected population of 374,800 using Taro Yamane’s formula. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and supplemented with interviews involving ten key informants, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic evaluation. The findings reveal that prevailing police culture in Wukari significantly undermines victim management, with widespread extortion, delayed crime scene response, slow investigations, and manipulation of evidence contributing to secondary victimization. As a result, victims frequently feel neglected and lose confidence in law enforcement, which in turn fuels underreporting of crimes. The study concludes that the management of crime victims in Wukari LGA is largely ineffective due to entrenched policing norms and institutional deficiencies, and recommends the adoption of victim-centred policing, enhanced officer capacity and training, and strengthened accountability and oversight mechanisms to improve victim protection and restore public trust.
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
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ijhess.v4i2.9052

Abstract

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.