Role of the Nigeria Police Force in Ensuring Personal and Community Security in Keffi Local Government Area
Abstract
Security remains a fundamental condition for social stability and development, yet Nigeria continues to experience rising levels of crime and insecurity despite various reforms in the policing sector. This study, therefore, examined the role of the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring personal and community security in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The study was guided by two objectives: to examine the extent to which the Nigeria Police Force ensures personal security, and to assess its effectiveness in promoting community security in Keffi. The descriptive research design was adopted, and primary data were collected from 392 respondents across five selected wards using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-Square tests. Findings revealed a significant relationship between police operational activities and the level of personal security (X? = 119.78, p < 0.05), as well as a significant impact of police effectiveness on community security (X? = 72.44, p < 0.05). The results indicate that proactive policing, regular patrols, and prompt response to incidents enhance both individual and collective safety. The study concludes that strengthening police-community collaboration, improving operational capacity, and promoting fair service delivery are essential for sustaining peace and security in Keffi Local Government Area.
Keywords
Nigeria Police Force, Personal security, Community security, Policing effectiveness, Keffi Local Government Area.
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Ejika John Ejika, Prof. Onu Francis Ojonugwa, Uju M. Nnabuenyi PhD, Samuel Richard Kayode "Role of the Nigeria Police Force in Ensuring Personal and Community Security in Keffi Local Government Area" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 7 2026 Page 1494-1501 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713614
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Ejika John Ejika, Prof. Onu Francis Ojonugwa, Uju M. Nnabuenyi PhD, Samuel Richard Kayode
"Role of the Nigeria Police Force in Ensuring Personal and Community Security in Keffi Local Government Area" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(7) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713614
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