AN ASSESSMENTOF CASES OF ASSAULT AND THEFT AMONG YOUTH IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLITAN
Abstract
This study assessed the cases of assault and theft among youths in Maiduguri
Metropolitan. The objectives of the study were to identify the key factors
responsible for youth involvement in crime; to investigate the patterns and
recent trends of crime among youths; and to explore strategies to address youth
involvement in crime in Maiduguri. Both primary and secondary sources of data
were utilised in this study. The population of this study was the people of
Maiduguri. The study used a total of one hundred (100) sample size. Survey
method of data collection was employed using questionnaire as the instrument.
The findings of the study revealed that assault and theft in Maiduguri is caused
by high level of poverty. Lack of immediate punishment is also what gave
chance to youth involvement in crime in Maiduguri. Further findings revealed
that low parental supervision results to assault and theft in Maiduguri. Finally,
the study among others recommended that government should create
employment opportunities and empowerment opportunities for the teaming
youth in the study area. Parents should be enlightened on the effects of unmet
needs like starvation (food), parental care and affection, etc. on their children to
enable them (parents) make adjustment
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