Manuscript Information Authors

[1]	Akinola Kayode Emmanuel, Computer Science Department, Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
[2]	Ogunobi Steven Gbenga, Science Laboratory Technology Department, Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Abstract

Crime rate in recent times in Nigeria has risen to its highest level ranging from terrorism, insurgency (Boko Haram), bomb attacks, suicide bombing, kidnapping, ritual killings, baby factory, selling of human parts, human trafficking, armed robbery, human abduction and lots more have been the order of the day in Nigeria. Criminals in Nigeria now make use of very sophisticated and latest technology facilities to carry-out their operations. As a result of this, government has come up with the use of computer-based security framework like Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and other Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities in some public places, to record and monitor what is taking place in specific locations in the country. The study is set out to survey the availability and utilization of a computer-based security framework for early detection and prevention of crime in Ogun State, Nigeria. Community response were sought through the use of questionnaires which were distributed in bus terminals, market places, churches, mosques, motor parks, parties, political gathering, train stations, offices, streets and banks to know their view on the availability, utilization and effectiveness of these facilities in public places. The data obtained were analyzed, using mean and descriptive statistics frequency tables to analyze the questionnaire respondents, while Chi-Square and Crosstab were used to analyze the hypotheses. The findings revealed that, there is an inadequate provision of ICT facilities and CCTV cameras in most of public places in Ogun State and that there is no significant difference between the availability and extent of effective use of ICT facilities and CCTV cameras for early detection and prevention of crime in Ogun State. It also reveals that crimes are being committed daily in Nigerian communities without been detected. It is however recommended that our government should give more priorities to security of lives and properties of the citizen by making adequate provision for facilities and equipment that can aid in early detection and prevention of crime in Ogun State, Nigeria. Major findings were discussed and recommendations were made for the availability and utilization of ICT devices in early detection and prevention of crime in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Keywords

Crime Detection, ICT Facilities, Availability and Utilization, CCTV, Security, Nigeria

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