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Author(s): Umoh Asuakak Udoh , Offong Sunny.

Volume/Issue: Volume 7 , Issue 4 (2024)

Abstract:

The study examined effect of traditional methods in crime prevention: Continuity and change in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area (IILGA), Akwa Ibom State. Two research questions were raised to guide the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of 787,233 indigenes of IILGA from which two set of samples consisting of 20 and 380 were selected using snowball sampling technique and systematic sampling technique respectively. Meanwhile, to arrive at 400 sample size, Taro Yamane formula was adopted. The primary data were collected using mixed approach consisting of qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitatively, data collection was done using semi-structured interview guide, whereas questionnaire entitled “Traditional Methods of Crime Prevention Scale, (TMCPS)” was utilized for quantitative data collection. These instruments were validated by experts. Data analysis was done both quantitatively and qualitatively using simple percentage and thematic discussion of the respondents’ views and perceptions about preventing crime. The findings revealed that a modified form of traditional methods such as Mbiam, and Ukang were capable with uncontrollable speed to deter potential anti-social behaviour and keep society morally sound and justified. Also, the extent to which these traditional methods (ukang and mbiam) still influence behaviours and prevent crimes were high. This was similar with the results on the extent they still retain their originality. It is recommended among others that the traditional institutions should bring up a blueprint/template containing the modified methods of preventing crime as complementary or alternative strategy to conventional criminal justice system (CCJS).

Keywords:

Traditional Methods, Crime, Crime Prevention, Moral Development.

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