Police-Citizen Relations in Nigeria

Oluwagbenga Michael Akinlabi is Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Northumbria University in the United Kingdom. He has a PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Griffith University in Australia. He was previously educated in his home country, Nigeria, as well as at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom. He has successfully attracted more than 17 scholarships, grants, recognition and awards in Nigeria, United Kingdom and Australia: including the prestigious British Commonwealth Scholarships, Australian Postgraduate Awards, and the Australian Government’s Endeavour Executive Fellowships.

“Police-Citizen Relations in Nigeria: Procedural Justice, Legitimacy, and Law-Abiding Behaviour is a valuable and insightful book that provides a broad analysis of police–citizen relations in Nigeria. The book’s emphasis on the importance of procedural justice, legitimacy, and community policing is particularly noteworthy … . it is an important contribution to the literature on policing and citizen–police relations in Nigeria and provides valuable recommendations for policymakers, police officials, academics, and citizens alike.” (Moses Agaawena Amagnya, International Criminology, Vol. 4 (1), 2024)

• 1. Introduction.- 2. Understanding Legitimacy In Weber’s Perspectives And In Contemporary Society.- 3. Procedural Justice, Perceived Legitimacy And Willingness To Cooperate With The Police.- 4. Can Procedural Justice Nurture Young People’s Perceptions Of Police Legitimacy?.- 5. Use Of Force, Corruption, And Implication For Trust In The Police.- 6. Procedural (In)Justice, Police Abuse Of Power, And Public Cynicism About The Law.- 7. Why Do Nigerians Comply With The Law? Assessing The Intersection Between Dull Compulsion, Perceived Legitimacy, And Compliance With The Law.- 8. Public Satisfaction With The Police: A Study Of Normative Expectations, Procedural Justice, And Treatment Outcome In Nigeria.- 9. Predatory Policing, Police Abuse, And Implication For Trust And Cooperation With Police.- 10. Conclusion.