Gated Neighbourhoods and privatisation of urban security in Ibadan Metropolis

One of the consequences of the failure of the state to protect life and property of its entire citizens especially in developing countries like Nigeria is the emergences of private alternatives to crime prevention and control. This process of privatisation of security in Nigeria often involves recru...

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Main Author: Oluseyi Fabiyi (auth)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: IFRA-Nigeria 2004
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Summary:One of the consequences of the failure of the state to protect life and property of its entire citizens especially in developing countries like Nigeria is the emergences of private alternatives to crime prevention and control. This process of privatisation of security in Nigeria often involves recruitment of corporate and local security guards, vigilantes, night watchmen and the control of access into the neighbourhoods through gates and barriers. The book examines the nature, types, procedur...
ISBN:9789788025092
9791092312027
Access:Open Access