-
An Examination Of Effect Of Banditry On Rural-urban Migration In Nigeria
CHAPTER ONE -- [Total Page(s) 3]
Page 2 of 3
-
-
-
1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
Crime thrives in contexts where there’s
little deterrence. In most of Nigeria’s rural communities, there are
many opportunities for criminal activity. For one thing, some of these
communities are located in remote areas where there is little or no
government presence. More importantly, households and schools are in
some cases separated by and interspersed with forest areas. This renders
them vulnerable to banditry. This situation is made worse by the
absence of effective community policing mechanisms capable of addressing
the hinterlands’ peculiar security challenges. The on going banditry
activities prevalent in northwest region of Nigeria has pushed rural
dwellers out of their homes into searching for succor in the urban area.
The implication of this could be tremendous both to rural community and
urban.In addition to displacement, the violence has hampered
agricultural activities and heightened the risk of acute food
insecurity. Livelihoods have been disrupted, fear and insecurity among
the population have increased, and IDPs and host communities are
competing for scarce resources such as water, land and food. Protection
concerns are heightened for women, children and the elderly, while
security, food and other necessities for survival are priority needs in
affected areas.However it is against this backdrop that this study is
seek to examine the effect of banditry on rural-urban migration.
1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of banditry on rural-urban migration. Specifically it is geared:
To examine the conditions that can lead to rural-urban migration
To investigate the effect of banditry on rural communities
To determine the rate of rural-urban migration caused by banditry
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This
study will heighten the awareness of government on the need to come up
with credible and implementable policies to curb the incessant attacks
on common man and improve their livelihood. It would further enable
policy makers on the need to make policies that would cover rural-urban
migration and ensure that security of lives is made priority. It will
enlighten community settlers on the need to be security conscious and
prepare themselves with other self-defence mechanism in the absence of
quick response from government enforcement agencies.finally the study
will also contribute to the general body of knowledge.
CHAPTER ONE -- [Total Page(s) 3]
Page 2 of 3
-
