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| Tackling Phone Snatching Menace: Strategies for Enhancing Security in Jalingo Metropolis, Taraba State, Nigeria.
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Ali Madaki Ibrahim, Isa Hamza, Shafa'atu Adamu
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Abstract:
The escalating incidence of phone snatching in Jalingo Metropolis, Taraba State, Nigeria, has raised significant concerns regarding public safety and security. This paper delves into the multifaceted issue of phone snatching, analyzing its contributing factors and proposing comprehensive strategies for mitigation. Utilizing the situational crime prevention theory as the conceptual framework, this study combines qualitative data from unstructured interviews, observations, content analysis of government documents, and security reports to provide an in-depth understanding of the problem. Key drivers of phone snatching, including rapid mobile phone adoption, insufficient security infrastructure, high unemployment rates, and socioeconomic disparities, are explored. The proposed strategies encompass multiple dimensions, aiming to create an environment where the effort, risks, and costs associated with phone snatching are elevated. These strategies include the strengthening of law enforcement measures, fostering community engagement through neighborhood watch programs, leveraging technological interventions such as mobile device tracking systems and surveillance cameras, and conducting public awareness campaigns. The paper emphasizes collaboration between law enforcement agencies, government authorities, community organizations, and technology providers for seamless strategy implementation and sustainable impact.
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