ABSTRACT

         Nigeria political and economic system has been characterize by series of crisis in which corruption surface to be one of the major challenges. Thus, this project work examined corruption among the Nigeria Police Force and as it affect the entire public attitude. The findings of this work will enhance Nigeria as a state in facing the cankerworm and use every possible solution in combating it. From the research, the questionnaire distributed to the public revealed that the anti-corruption crusade embarked upon by Obasanjo Administration i.e. EFCC & ICPC, if left alone to be independent can go a long way in combating corruption. However, police force should be taught simple ethnic and should also be notified how noble their job is.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Abstract

Table of Content

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1      Background to the Study

1.2      Statement of the Problem

1.3      Objectives of the Study

1.4      Hypothesis of the Study

1.5      Significant of the Study

1.6      Scope of the Study

1.7      Organisation of the Study

1.8      Definition of major Terms

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1      The concept of corruption

2.2      Causes of corruption

2.3      Nigeria Police Force Public View

2.4      Attempts to combat corruption

2.5      Implications of corruption on Nigeria Society

2.6      Developing Democratic police

CHAPTER THREE: CAUSES OF CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA POLICE FORCE

3.1      Leadership Problem in Nigeria Police Force

3.2      Economic hardship in Nigeria Police Force

3.3      Indiscipline in the Force

3.4      Low level of education among the lack of rank and files

3.5      Low level of salary

3.6      Training and retraining programmes

CHAPTER FOUR: CONSEQUENCES OF CORRUPTION AMONG THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE

4.1      Extortion of good society

4.2      Wrongful arrest and defending of the member of the public

4.3      Abuse of their official duties

4.4      Misuse of their rifles

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION

5.1      Summary

5.2      Conclusion

5.3      Recommendations

References

Appendix I

Appendix II

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Appendix V