NCJ Number
35520
Journal
Victimology - An International Journal Volume: 1 Issue: 1 Dated: (SPRING 1976) Pages: 71-83
Date Published
1976
Length
13 pages
Annotation
STUDY OF NINE TYPES OF VICTIMS OF ARMED ROBBERIES IN NIGERIA DISCUSSING THE ROLES THE VICTIMS PLAYED IN CREATING THE SITUATION THAT LED TO THE CRIME.
Abstract
THE CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF THE CRIME OF ARMED ROBBERY IN NIGERIA SINCE THE CIVIL WAR THERE IS DESCRIBED. GOVERNMENT REACTION TO THE PROBLEM IN THE FORM OF LEGISLATION IMPOSING THE DEATH SENTENCE ON CONVICTED ARMED ROBBERS. THE AUTHOR RECOMMENDS FURTHER RESEARCH.