Usman Adekunle Ojedokun
Biographic Data
| ID | 4052076 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Usman Adekunle Ojedokun |
| GIVEN NAMES | Usman Adekunle |
| FAMILY NAME | Ojedokun |
| SIGNATURE | OJEDOKUN U A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Ibadan |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0925-3675 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Dating Among University Undergraduates Living with Disability in South-Western Nigeria
In many university campuses in Nigeria, undergraduates living with disability are visible and functionally involved in academic, political, social, and religious activities. However, the social life of these students is hardly the focus of scholarly research. Therefore, this study explored dating behaviours among undergraduates of selected public universities in south-western Nigeria living with disability. The social disability model was employe…
Conflict Triggers and Resolution Strategies Among the Yahoo-Boys in Ede Town, Nigeria
This research investigated conflict triggers and resolution strategies among the Yahoo-boys in Ede town. Data were elicited from youths involved in cyberfraud through in-depth interview, key-informant interview, and focus-group discussion methods. Institutional anomie theory (IAT) was employed for theoretical guidance. Results showed that conflicts among the Yahoo-boys were typically triggered by financial disputes, role ambiguity, operational-se…
Typology and factors underlying criminals’ utilisation of spiritual charms for crime perpetration in Nigeria
Rural banditry and the differential gender vulnerabilities in Oyo State, Nigeria
Policing and politics of law enforcement in Nigeria’s fourth republic
Historically, policing and law enforcement operations of the Nigeria Police Force have generally been characterised by covert and overt politicisation. Against this background, this article critically analysed the politicisation of policing and law enforcement in Nigeria’s fourth republic. It argues that the influence of politics on the enforcement of the law by the police agency manifests under different guises and circumstances at both the macr…
Institutional Legacy as Trigger of Armed Violence Against the Police
Armed violence targeting police personnel and police facilities has conspicuously emerged as one of the dominant challenges confronting many police agencies in Africa. Consequently, police officers in African countries are increasingly becoming vulnerable to violent deaths and attacks in the line of duty. In view of this prevailing situation, this paper critically interrogates the nexus between institutional legacy and armed attacks targeting the…
Occupational identity and police officers’ social relations in Ibadan City, Nigeria
Despite the abundance of studies on the public perception of the Nigeria Police Force and the policing operations of officials of the law enforcement agency, there is a paucity of empirical research on the life and lived experiences of police officers as it concerns their occupational identity. Thus, this study investigated the impact of occupational identity on the social relations of police officers in Ibadan City, Nigeria. Symbolic interaction…
Perception and attitude of Nigerian police personnel towards the adoption of spiritual security mechanism for police operations
Despite its exclusive reliance on ‘modern’ policing techniques and equipment, the service-delivery capacity of the Nigeria Police Force is still generally on the average. Therefore, this study investigated the perception and attitude of Nigerian police personnel towards the adoption of spiritual security mechanism for police operations. Symbolic interactionism theory was utilised as conceptual framework. Data were elicited from 21 police officers…
Knowledge and Willingness of University of Ibadan Graduate Students regarding Seeking Redress against Police Misconduct in Nigeria
This study investigated the knowledge and willingness of University of Ibadan graduate students regarding seeking redress against professional misconduct by personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. The theory of reasoned action was adopted as the conceptual framework. Data were accessed through survey and in-depth interview methods. The results showed that 55.2% of students were unaware of the available internal channels through which redress can b…
Agency banking business and operators’ risk of exposure to criminal victimisation in Ibadan, Nigeria
Despite the growing popularity of the agency banking business in Nigeria, a major problem confronting its operators is criminal victimisation. Thus, this study examined the risk of exposure of agency banking operators in Ibadan city to criminal attacks. Routine activity theory was deployed as the conceptual framework. Data were elicited from 11 operators of the business who were victims of criminal attacks and 20 of their counterparts who were ye…
Patterns of violent attacks targeting journalists in Lagos, Nigeria
Purpose Despite the fact that Nigeria’s transition from military rule to democracy is over two decades, violence targeting journalists still remains a recurring issue. On this basis, this paper aims to examine patterns of violent attacks targeting journalists in Lagos, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This study was descriptive and cross-sectional in design. Social disorganisation theory was deployed as theoretical framework. Data were princi…
Sociocultural Determinants of Policewomen–Taxi Drivers’ Interactions on the Major Highways in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria
This study investigated the sociocultural determinants of policewomen–taxi drivers’ interactions on the major highways in Ibadan metropolis. Purposive sampling technique was utilized for the selection of 11 policewomen and 35 taxi drivers. Data were generated through key informant interview and focus group discussion methods. Findings revealed that gender had no impact on the ability of policewomen to enforce traffic law. Policewomen were adjudge…
Border Policing Challenges and the Consequences of Transnational Organised Street begging in Nigeria
Illegal border-crossing is a major problem confronting many nations. In Nigeria, the security of land borders is constantly put to test by the influx of transnational organised street beggars. Against this background, this study examined border policing challenges and the consequences of transnational organised street begging in Nigeria. The study was exploratory and cross-sectional in design. The situational crime prevention perspective was adop…
Push and Pull Factors of Transnational Street Begging in South Western Nigeria
Street begging in Nigeria has traditionally been dominated by indigenous beggars. However, a growing trend in the phenomenon in recent times is the involvement of migrant beggars in streets. Against this background, this paper examined the push and pull factors of transnational street begging in South Western Nigeria. The study was exploratory and cross-sectional in design. Anomie-strain theory was adopted as conceptual framework. Convenience and…
Rural banditry and the differential gender vulnerabilities in Oyo State, Nigeria
Perception and attitude of Nigerian police personnel towards the adoption of spiritual security mechanism for police operations
Despite its exclusive reliance on ‘modern’ policing techniques and equipment, the service-delivery capacity of the Nigeria Police Force is still generally on the average. Therefore, this study investigated the perception and attitude of Nigerian police personnel towards the adoption of spiritual security mechanism for police operations. Symbolic interactionism theory was utilised as conceptual framework. Data were elicited from 21 police officers…
Border Policing Challenges and the Consequences of Transnational Organised Street begging in Nigeria
Illegal border-crossing is a major problem confronting many nations. In Nigeria, the security of land borders is constantly put to test by the influx of transnational organised street beggars. Against this background, this study examined border policing challenges and the consequences of transnational organised street begging in Nigeria. The study was exploratory and cross-sectional in design. The situational crime prevention perspective was adop…
Push and Pull Factors of Transnational Street Begging in South Western Nigeria
Street begging in Nigeria has traditionally been dominated by indigenous beggars. However, a growing trend in the phenomenon in recent times is the involvement of migrant beggars in streets. Against this background, this paper examined the push and pull factors of transnational street begging in South Western Nigeria. The study was exploratory and cross-sectional in design. Anomie-strain theory was adopted as conceptual framework. Convenience and…
Border Policing Challenges and the Consequences of Transnational Organised Street begging in Nigeria
Illegal border-crossing is a major problem confronting many nations. In Nigeria, the security of land borders is constantly put to test by the influx of transnational organised street beggars. Against this background, this study examined border policing challenges and the consequences of transnational organised street begging in Nigeria. The study was exploratory and cross-sectional in design. The situational crime prevention perspective was adop…
Sociocultural Determinants of Policewomen–Taxi Drivers’ Interactions on the Major Highways in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria
This study investigated the sociocultural determinants of policewomen–taxi drivers’ interactions on the major highways in Ibadan metropolis. Purposive sampling technique was utilized for the selection of 11 policewomen and 35 taxi drivers. Data were generated through key informant interview and focus group discussion methods. Findings revealed that gender had no impact on the ability of policewomen to enforce traffic law. Policewomen were adjudge…
Patterns of violent attacks targeting journalists in Lagos, Nigeria
Purpose Despite the fact that Nigeria’s transition from military rule to democracy is over two decades, violence targeting journalists still remains a recurring issue. On this basis, this paper aims to examine patterns of violent attacks targeting journalists in Lagos, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This study was descriptive and cross-sectional in design. Social disorganisation theory was deployed as theoretical framework. Data were princi…
Knowledge and Willingness of University of Ibadan Graduate Students regarding Seeking Redress against Police Misconduct in Nigeria
This study investigated the knowledge and willingness of University of Ibadan graduate students regarding seeking redress against professional misconduct by personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. The theory of reasoned action was adopted as the conceptual framework. Data were accessed through survey and in-depth interview methods. The results showed that 55.2% of students were unaware of the available internal channels through which redress can b…
Agency banking business and operators’ risk of exposure to criminal victimisation in Ibadan, Nigeria
Despite the growing popularity of the agency banking business in Nigeria, a major problem confronting its operators is criminal victimisation. Thus, this study examined the risk of exposure of agency banking operators in Ibadan city to criminal attacks. Routine activity theory was deployed as the conceptual framework. Data were elicited from 11 operators of the business who were victims of criminal attacks and 20 of their counterparts who were ye…
Institutional Legacy as Trigger of Armed Violence Against the Police
Armed violence targeting police personnel and police facilities has conspicuously emerged as one of the dominant challenges confronting many police agencies in Africa. Consequently, police officers in African countries are increasingly becoming vulnerable to violent deaths and attacks in the line of duty. In view of this prevailing situation, this paper critically interrogates the nexus between institutional legacy and armed attacks targeting the…
Occupational identity and police officers’ social relations in Ibadan City, Nigeria
Despite the abundance of studies on the public perception of the Nigeria Police Force and the policing operations of officials of the law enforcement agency, there is a paucity of empirical research on the life and lived experiences of police officers as it concerns their occupational identity. Thus, this study investigated the impact of occupational identity on the social relations of police officers in Ibadan City, Nigeria. Symbolic interaction…
Perception and attitude of Nigerian police personnel towards the adoption of spiritual security mechanism for police operations
Despite its exclusive reliance on ‘modern’ policing techniques and equipment, the service-delivery capacity of the Nigeria Police Force is still generally on the average. Therefore, this study investigated the perception and attitude of Nigerian police personnel towards the adoption of spiritual security mechanism for police operations. Symbolic interactionism theory was utilised as conceptual framework. Data were elicited from 21 police officers…
Typology and factors underlying criminals’ utilisation of spiritual charms for crime perpetration in Nigeria
Rural banditry and the differential gender vulnerabilities in Oyo State, Nigeria
Policing and politics of law enforcement in Nigeria’s fourth republic
Historically, policing and law enforcement operations of the Nigeria Police Force have generally been characterised by covert and overt politicisation. Against this background, this article critically analysed the politicisation of policing and law enforcement in Nigeria’s fourth republic. It argues that the influence of politics on the enforcement of the law by the police agency manifests under different guises and circumstances at both the macr…
Dating Among University Undergraduates Living with Disability in South-Western Nigeria
In many university campuses in Nigeria, undergraduates living with disability are visible and functionally involved in academic, political, social, and religious activities. However, the social life of these students is hardly the focus of scholarly research. Therefore, this study explored dating behaviours among undergraduates of selected public universities in south-western Nigeria living with disability. The social disability model was employe…
Conflict Triggers and Resolution Strategies Among the Yahoo-Boys in Ede Town, Nigeria
This research investigated conflict triggers and resolution strategies among the Yahoo-boys in Ede town. Data were elicited from youths involved in cyberfraud through in-depth interview, key-informant interview, and focus-group discussion methods. Institutional anomie theory (IAT) was employed for theoretical guidance. Results showed that conflicts among the Yahoo-boys were typically triggered by financial disputes, role ambiguity, operational-se…
Criminology (10 works) · Political science (9 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Crime Patterns and Interventions (7 works) · Law (6 works) · Policing Practices and Perceptions (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Law enforcement (4 works) · Public relations (4 works) · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence (4 works)