Information Seeking Behaviour of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Personnel, Kano Zonal Command

Abstract

The Study investigated information seeking behavior of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Personnel. The study used quantitative  research methodology through cross sectional Survey design to collect relevant data for the Study. The population comprises all the  entire NDLEA Staff of the Kano zonal command. One hundred and fifty (150) Copies of questionnaires were distributed to the  respondents and 108 representing 72% were filled and returned. The Findings of the Study revealed that the NDLEA Kano command personnel are constantly seeking for information about drug peddlers in order to carry out their job. The findings still revealed that  Internet is the most useful source of information to the NDLEApersonnel in Kano command. The finding also revealed that Majority of  NDLEA Personnel at Kano Command encountered problems in the process of finding information such as problems with internet connectivity, lack of computer literacy, while the least problem they encountered is difficulties in getting right information. A central point  should be created where relevant information flow to all parts of the command, library and information Centre could be served as  the central body, which will integrate all information activities within and outside the agency. The study concludes that certain  information sources are found useful to the personnel at their work, but it was found out that majority of the personnel do not received  relevant information, information on drug peddlers was the most useful to the personnel at their work, majority of the personnel of  NDLEA Kano command are yet to appreciate the information role a library or information Centre can play in their work.