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Public transport safety and crime patterns in Lagos and Abuja

The rising incidence of crime in public transportation systems across Nigerian cities has necessitated the analysis of safety measures and their effectiveness. This study examines public transport safety and crime patterns in Lagos and Abuja. Analysis of crime statistics reveals that Lagos recorded 2,847 transportation-related crimes across its BRT, traditional buses, and taxi systems, while Abuja reported 1,623 incidents during the same period. Researchers surveyed 784 passengers (402 in Lagos, 382 in Abuja) and interviewed 45 transport operators across both cities. The Incidence of Crime Ind…

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