From Protectors to Perpetrators: The Role of the Nigerian State in Perpetuating Crime

The Nigerian state is constitutionally tasked with protecting its citizens and upholding the rule of law. However, persistent patterns of state-linked criminality suggest a troubling reversal of this mandate. Despite growing evidence of state involvement in criminal activities in Nigeria, there is l...

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Authors: Magadze, Tshimangadzo Oscar (Author) ; Ajah, Benjamin Okorie (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: International journal of criminal justice sciences
Year: 2025, Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Pages: 109-126
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Keywords:
Corruption
Governance
Qualitative
Security forces
State criminality