Criminology in Nigeria history, evolution, and trends / edited by Abiodun Raufu, Lucy K. Tsado, Edidiong Mendie, and Emmanuel Ben-Edet.
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Lanham : Lexington Books, 2024. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Raufu, Abiodun. |
| Other author/creator | Tsado, Lucy K., 1970- |
| Other author/creator | Mendie, Edidiong. |
| Other author/creator | Ben-Edet, Emmanuel. |
| Contents | Foreword / by Ihekwoaba D. Onwudiwe -- Acknowledgments / by Abiodun Raufu, Lucy Tsado, Edidiong Mendie, Emmanuel Ben-Edet -- Part 1: Introduction: Criminology and the Nigerian Criminal Justice System -- Origin and Evolution of Criminology / by Abiodun Raufu and Edidiong Mendie -- Types of Crimes in Nigeria / by Gloria Okere -- Part 2: Law Enforcement in Nigeria -- Origin and Evolution of Policing in Nigeria / by Oludayo Famakin-Johnson -- Implementing Community Policing in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects / by Kawu Adamu Sule -- Part 3: Courts Systems in Nigeria -- History and Evolution of Criminal Law in Nigeria / by Oluyemisi Bamgbose SAN -- The Nigerian Court System / by Deborah D. Adeyemo -- Sharia and the Nigerian Criminal Justice System / by Kawu Adamu Sule -- Part 4: Correctional and Related Systems -- An Overview of Sentencing in Nigeria / by Edidiong Mendie and Lucy Tsado -- Nigerian Correctional Service: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow / by Sadiq Ewaoda Amali and Don John Omale -- The Challenges of Prisoner Reentry and Rehabilitation in Nigeria / by Olakunle Folami -- Non-custodial Services in Administration in Nigeria: Current Development / by Obinna P. Ezeihuoma -- Part 5: Special Topics and Contemporary Issues -- Terrorism / by Emmanuel Ben-Edet -- Cybercrime and Cybersecurity in Nigeria / by Lucy Tsado, Ifeoma Okoye, and Doris Krakrafaa-Bestman -- White Collar Crimes and Global Implications for Nigeria / by Edidiong Mendie -- Domestic Violence in Nigeria / by Abiodun Raufu -- Gang Formation and Violence in Nigeria / by Abiodun Raufu and Edidiong Mendie -- Part 6: Current and Future Trends of Crime and Justice in Nigeria -- Forensic Science and the Criminal Justice System: Relevance to the Nigerian Prison System / by Edidiong Mendie -- Reforming the Nigeria Criminal Justice System / by Benjamin Okorie Ajah, Obinna J. Eze, and John Thompson Okpa. |
| Abstract | "This book examines the diverse landscape of criminology in Nigeria. It offers historical analysis, cultural specificity, and practical insights into Nigerian crime dynamics. The book contributes to global criminological discourse"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2024015149 |
| ISBN | 9781666954326 (cloth) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |