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Beyond decentralising the Nigerian Police : how Lagos state circumvented debates on police reforms

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Agboga, Victor (2021) Beyond decentralising the Nigerian Police : how Lagos state circumvented debates on police reforms. Journal of Contemporary African Studies, 39 (1). pp. 135-150. doi:10.1080/02589001.2020.1832972

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Abstract

Opinions are divided on the root causes of the ineptitude of the Nigerian Police Force which has been faced with both domestic and international backlashes. While certain scholars argue that the force is victim to historical subjugation, others raise questions about its centralised structure and the impact of political interference on its performance. This research examines subnational variations and differential outcomes, particularly exploring how Lagos pragmatically bypassed the lingering debates to implement a successful police intervention. Through the use of qualitative secondary data from media reports, extant academic papers and reports from government watchdogs, it however discovers that though commendable, the Lagos model can hardly be replicated in other states in Nigeria based on Lagos’ peculiar economic and political characteristics.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Police -- Nigeria, Criminal justice, Administration of -- Nigeria, Law enforcement -- Nigeria, Police corruption
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Contemporary African Studies
Publisher: Routledge
ISSN: 0258-9001
Official Date: 2021
Dates:
DateEvent
2021Published
27 November 2020Available
1 October 2020Accepted
Date of first compliant deposit: 1 December 2020
Volume: 39
Number: 1
Page Range: pp. 135-150
DOI: 10.1080/02589001.2020.1832972
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Publisher Statement: This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Contemporary African Studies on 27 Nov 2020, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/02589001.2020.1832972
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