Insecurity and development in Enugu State Nigeria: the nexus

Abstract

The study examined insecurity and development in Enugu State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: determine the effect of incidences of kidnapping on the economic development of Enugu State; and examine the effect of armed robbery on the economic development of Enugu State. The study was guided by two objectives and two hypotheses. This research employed a descriptive research design. The population of the study was 968,300 and Taro Yamani’s statistical sampling formula was used to obtain a sample size of 362. The data collected were analyzed through the use of mean scores and the chi-square method was applied in the test for hypotheses. The findings showed that the incidents of kidnapping and armed have a significant negative effect on economic development in Enugu State. The study recommended that governments at all levels should put in place the necessary mechanisms to curtail insecurity and proffer effective economic policies that will eage investment