NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
JULY 2017 EXAMINATION

Course Code: CSS341

Course Title: Policing and Law Enforcement in Nigeria

Time Allowed: 3hours                  

Course Unit:3

Instruction:  Answer 3 questions in all. 1 mark for correct use of English language.

1). There are various social organizations that assisted in effective policing during pre-colonial Nigeria. Identify and explain these social organisations.

2a). Highlight the responsibilities of “A” Department of the Nigeria Police Force (10 marks)

2b). Discuss the aims of the methodology of policing. (13 marks)

3a). Discuss the Police Service Commission’s composition, functions and powers.   (10 marks)

3b). Discuss the various achievements and challenges of the Police Service Commission.  (13 marks)

4a). Discuss with practical examples in Nigeria the Doughnut Theory of Police Discretion (13 marks)

4b). Discuss the following forms of policing (10 marks)

1. Strategic policing
2. Problem solving policing.

5a). What do you understand by the “Bad Egg” theory. (5 marks)

5b). Explain the concept of rule of law. (5 marks)

5c). Discuss six (6) ways by which the police officer can arrest without warrant. (13 marks)