Journal of Global Peace and Conflict

The Prevalence of Criminal Victimization among the Nigerian Populace
Itohowo Paul Ignatius, Michael Jude Denis

Abstract
This study investigated the prevalence of criminal victimization among the Nigerian populace, particularly unravelling its effects on the life of the people. This study used a combined method of qualitative and quantitative research whereby it carried out a conceptual literature review through content analysis, an empirical literature review and an in-depth interview. The study found out that there is a rising spate of criminal victimization within the nation partly because of the failure of the various crime control agencies. It concluded that these criminal incidents have far reaching effects on the life of the people namely their personal and family life, economic, social and political life. Generally, it has brought about social instability, fear and distrust. Among others, the study recommended that government must establish an effective crime control system involving different institutions in the communities, the general public must see the task of crime control as the responsibility of all, greater promotion ofinformation sharing and crime updates among groups concerned with security and the criminal justice system should devise more effective measures of handling cases so as to deter others or discourage criminality.

Full Text: PDF     DOI: 10.15640/jgpc.v11a3