Gated Neighbourhoods and privatisation of urban security in Ibadan Metropolis

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Urban
Cover of the book Gated Neighbourhoods and privatisation of urban security in Ibadan Metropolis by Oluseyi Fabiyi, IFRA-Nigeria
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Author: Oluseyi Fabiyi ISBN: 9791092312027
Publisher: IFRA-Nigeria Publication: April 3, 2013
Imprint: IFRA-Nigeria Language: English
Author: Oluseyi Fabiyi
ISBN: 9791092312027
Publisher: IFRA-Nigeria
Publication: April 3, 2013
Imprint: IFRA-Nigeria
Language: English

One of the consequences of the failure of the state to protect life and property of its entire citizens especially in developing countries like Nigeria is the emergences of private alternatives to crime prevention and control. This process of privatisation of security in Nigeria often involves recruitment of corporate and local security guards, vigilantes, night watchmen and the control of access into the neighbourhoods through gates and barriers. The book examines the nature, types, procedures, and administration of these private alternative to security in Ibadan metropolis. It identifies renaissance of primary affiliation among diverse urban residents and the interplay of forces of exclusion and inclusion among residents of gates neighbourhoods in Ibadan metropolis. It also evaluates the spatial pattern, trends and dynamics of gating and the general concern for security in Ibadan metropolis.

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One of the consequences of the failure of the state to protect life and property of its entire citizens especially in developing countries like Nigeria is the emergences of private alternatives to crime prevention and control. This process of privatisation of security in Nigeria often involves recruitment of corporate and local security guards, vigilantes, night watchmen and the control of access into the neighbourhoods through gates and barriers. The book examines the nature, types, procedures, and administration of these private alternative to security in Ibadan metropolis. It identifies renaissance of primary affiliation among diverse urban residents and the interplay of forces of exclusion and inclusion among residents of gates neighbourhoods in Ibadan metropolis. It also evaluates the spatial pattern, trends and dynamics of gating and the general concern for security in Ibadan metropolis.

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