Impact of Insecurity on Human Capital Development in Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigates the prevalence and determinants of insecurity in rural areas of Dekina Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria. Utilizing a multi-stage sampling technique, the research sampled communities from Dekina North-West and Dekina South-East clusters. Through qualitative methods, including surveys, interviews, and observations, data was collected to analyze the factors contributing to insecurity in rural settings The researcher employed a multi-stage sampling technique to select samples in stages until the required sample size was attained. Multi-stage sampling, as described by Asemah (2012), is a sampling procedure designed to achieve a high level of precision through sampling intensity. In the initial stage of the sampling process, the researcher utilized stratified sampling to divide Dekina local government area into two distinct groups: Dekina North-West and Dekina South-East. From Cluster A, which comprises Dekina North-West, eight communities were selected, namely Adokolo, Adum, Agbada, Iyale, Abocho, Odu, Ajiyolo, and Dekina Town. From Cluster B, representing Dekina South-East, the communities selected included Anyigba, Egume, Okura-Olafia, Ochaja, Igu, Ola, and Olaji. This multi-stage sampling approach allowed the researcher to systematically select representative samples from different clusters within Dekina local government area, ensuring a comprehensive and accurate representation of the population under study. Findings reveal significant challenges, including understaffed and poorly equipped law enforcement agencies, susceptibility to corruption, and inter-ethnic tensions. Additionally, environmental factors such as climate change and resource scarcity exacerbate insecurities. The study underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in governance, law enforcement, and socio-economic development to address insecurity and promote peace and stability in rural Nigeria.

Keywords: Security, Insecurity, Human Development, Nigeria