Availability of forensic science equipment and the challenges of applicability in Niger State Judiciary System, Nigeria
Author(s): Ibrahim Muhammad Hassan; Fidelis Ngaji Akwaji; Cyril O. Ugwuoke; Akunesiobike Adindu Chibueze
Institute(s): 1 Department of Social studies, Niger State College of Education, Minna; 2 Department of Criminology & Security Studies, University of Calabar, Calabar; 3,4 Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Volume 2024 / Issue 2
Abstract
This paper examined the availability of equipment and challenges of applying Forensic Science in the adjudication and dispensation of justice in Niger State Judiciary. The importance forensic methods were outlined; the study aim, objectives and hypotheses were posited in line with the emergence of forensics in Nigeria. The Cognitivism Theory was adopted as the framework. The survey design method was adopted in which 108 questionnaires were returned and analysed. The findings revealed that there is no/inadequate functional Forensic Science equipment, laboratory in Niger State. More so, inadequate funding, staffing, manpower training, poor maintenance culture, nature of appointment and poor personnel welfare negatively affects application of forensic science investigation negatively in Niger State, recommendations advanced is targeted at constructing a befitting Forensic Laboratory for state and Nigeria in general.
Number of Pages: 12
Number of Words: 5899
First Page: 127
Last Page: 138