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Insecurity in Nigeria: a Criminological Assessment of Rural Instability in Kwara State and its Implications

Rural insecurity has emerged as a critical challenge confronting Nigeria’s internal security architecture, particularly in agrarian communities characterised by socio-economic deprivation and weak governance structures. This study examined rural insecurity in Woro and Babanla communities of Kwara State, Nigeria. Anchored on strain and social disorganisation theories, the study adopted descriptive cross-sectional survey research design. Data were collected using structured questionnaire, and analysed using descriptive statistical tools such as frequencies, percentages, mean scores, and standard…