National Security Issues and Challenges in Nigeria (a Case Study of Nigeria Police Force)

This project examines the National Security Issues and Challenges in Nigeria (A Case Study of Nigeria Police Force). The main objective of the study is to determine the relationship between the ineffectiveness in the Nigerian police and the insecurity situation in the country. The researcher made use of primary data. A structured questionnaire designed by the researcher was used to collect data. The data collected were analyzed using chi-square and testing the hypothesis formulated. The result of the findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between the ineffectiveness in the Nigerian police and the insecurity situation in the country. It was recommended among others that the act of policing should not be left in the hands of the Nigerian police force alone. States and other organs like the traditional institution, the clergy and civil organizations should be actively involved.