A Computer-Based Security System for Crime Prevention and Control in Kaduna Metropolis

Jimoh Nasiru Bello,Abdulazeez Sikiru Adeyinka

doi:10.19026/rjit.5.5794

Abstract

This research study considers the prevention and combating of crime in Kaduna, Nigeria. The use of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) was examined to determine how best to fight Crime and Criminality in Kaduna. Also countries that have successfully Combat Crime through the use of CCTV were mentioned. Study shows that with the use of the CCTV, Countries like America, British and others were able to reduce its crime rate by a reasonable degree. The use of Solar Power System was introduced as alternative to power the CCTV Cameras to reduce cost in all the locations and also the introduction of the solar power System is expected to alleviate the problem of erratic power supply experienced in Nigeria.

Highlights

Kaduna is among the few cities in Nigeria that became capital city during the colonial period
This status of Capital City is maintained up till today. It was first seen as the headquarters of the West African frontier force, West African Frontier Force (WAFF), during the conquest of northern Nigeria in 1907
The capital of the defunct northern Nigeria Protectorate 1913-1957, when the regional government was introduced, Kaduna was maintained as the capital of the northern Nigeria regional government from 1957-1967 (Okonkwo, 2008)

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Kaduna is among the few cities in Nigeria that became capital city during the colonial period. In establishing Kaduna as a capital city the British colonial administration made virtue and of expediency, but that since the town has remained as the nerve centre in the political economic and social history relations and development in the present 19 northern states in Nigeria but the entire country. Government should keep in mind that many countermeasures exist and that a complete feasibility assessment of all alternatives can generate solution that best fit the State’s needs Measure such as Staff training, appropriate facility design and well planned procedures may prove more effective and economical in some circumstances than high-tech admission control or vehicle control system (Abolurin, 2010).

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