Public Perception of Factors Affecting the Operational Performance of Security Agencies in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State Nigeria
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 7
Abstract
The performance of security agencies tasked with the prevention of crime and protection of lives and property have been called into question in recent time in Calabar. This study is aimed at investigating public perception of factors affecting the operational performance of security agencies in Calabar, cross river state Nigeria. In order to achieve the objective of the study, two research objectives were raised to guide the study. The study adopted the survey design.400 samples were selected using the simple random sampling technique. Data used for the study was the primary and secondary data. The structured questionnaire was the main instrument of data collection. The collated data was thereby coded. The coded data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 was used to analyse each of the hypothesis raised for the study.Results revealed that there is a significant relationship between Corruption and the operational performance of security agencies in Calabar, Cross river State, Nigeria and there is a significant relationship between lack of policing equipment and the operational performance of security agencies in Calabar, Cross river State, Nigeria. The study thereby recommends among others that Security agents must be motivated through regular promotion, good salary, and decent accommodation.
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Ukwayi . , Joseph K, Igwe-Okomiso J. B.
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