National Open University Of Nigeria
Department of Criminology and Security Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences
University Village, Jabi, Abuja
Pen on Paper Examinations. July 2018 _1
Course Code: CSS 341:
Course Title: Policing and Law Enforcement in Nigeria
Credit Unit 3
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Instruction: Answer any four questions
1. Robert Peel’s principles for policing assert among others that “the police must ensure the willing co-operation of the public in voluntary observance of the law to be able to secure and maintain the respect of the public”. To what extent would you say the policing agencies have enjoyed the respect and co-operation of Nigerian public in managing crime across the nation? 17.5 marks
2. What are the factors militating against the effective policing in Nigeria? 17.5 marks
3. What is community policing? Advance reasons why you think Nigeria should practice community policing. 17.5 marks
4. (a) What do you understand by police corruption? 7.5 marks
(b) Discuss possible ways of mitigating police corruption in Nigeria. 10 marks
5. It has been suggested that “the test of policing efficiency is the absence [reduction] of crime and disorder, not the visible evidence of police action in dealing with it”. Considering the above assertion, what is you objective assessment of the effectiveness of police in Nigeria? 17.5 marks
6. The police are often accused of human rights violations. Discuss some of these human rights abuses in Nigeria. 17.5 marks
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