“Hunting Is Our Heritage; We Commit No Offence”: Kainji National Park Wildlife Poachers, Kaiama, Kwara State Nigeria

Mmahi, Okoro Paul; Usman, Abubakar

doi:10.1080/01639625.2019.1629537

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“…Mahi and Usman's study 48 showed that community members often rationalise and justify hunting as part of their heritage and felt the establishment of Kainji National Park was intruding on this. This became a significant catalyst for illegal hunting, with poachers employing various tactics.…”

Section: Wildlife and Forest Crimes: A Legal Challengementioning

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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Strengthening the Legal Framework for Regulation of Wildlife and Forest Crimes in Nigeria

Gbadegesin

2023

EPL

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Artificial intelligence (AI) applications and machine learning models have extended beyond merely solving computer-related problems to tackle environmental sustainability issues. One such case is countermanding the demand and supply of illegal forest and wildlife products. In Nigeria, the challenges of improving its ability to combat the high rate of wildlife and forest crimes within its borders remain daunting. Despite existing laws, Nigeria remains both a source and a key intermediary for wildlife smuggling and crimes involving protected species. This paper analyses the potential of AI as a tool for strengthening the existing legal framework on wildlife crimes in Nigeria. The findings of this paper demonstrate that the current framework for preventing forest and wildlife crime is being breached due to a lack of resources available to enforcement authorities. Thus, leveraging AI’s potential presents innovative solutions to strengthen compliance with these laws.

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Section: Wildlife and Forest Crimes: A Legal Challengementioning

confidence: 99%

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Strengthening the Legal Framework for Regulation of Wildlife and Forest Crimes in Nigeria

Gbadegesin

2023

EPL

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“…The perception of a people about a phenomenon determines their disposition and action towards it (Mmahi − Usman 2019;Ulm 2018;Filteau 2012). Comparing the rate of crime in the past and present times, respondents maintained that indigenous means of crime prevention and control are more efficacious than formal, "alien" methods.…”

Section: Community Perception: Juxtaposing Autochthonous and Formal Mmentioning

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Indigenous policing and criminal justice administration: A study of Okposi community in Ohaozara local government area, Ebonyi

Osisiogu

Mmahi²

2020

CJSSP

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This study explores autochthonous methods of policing and law enforcement in the community, and the perception of indigenes of the efficacy of these methods. Qualitative methods were adopted, involving the use of in-depth interview technique with indigenes: namely, members of a youth forum, community leaders, and elders. Findings show that offences in Okposi community may be classified into two types: abominations, and torts, while the indigenous crime prevention and control structure involves Ndi Uke (a community male elders' council), Unyom Okposi (a council of female elders), Ndi Okenye (village elders' council), and Ndi Okorobia (youths). Fear of the inevitability of spiritual consequences from the gods appears to be a good source of crime deterrence. Traditional methods of policing were deemed more effective in relation to crime control. It is recommended that the Nigerian police should continue to take advantage of cordial relationships with the community to enhance peace, security, and justice.

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Indigenous Ecological Knowledge: a Transformative Approach to Biodiversity Legislation in Nigeria

Gbadegesin,

Gbadamosi SAN

2024

Environmental Management

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“Hunting Is Our Heritage; We Commit No Offence”: Kainji National Park Wildlife Poachers, Kaiama, Kwara State Nigeria

Cited by 9 publications

References 42 publications

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Strengthening the Legal Framework for Regulation of Wildlife and Forest Crimes in Nigeria

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Strengthening the Legal Framework for Regulation of Wildlife and Forest Crimes in Nigeria

Indigenous policing and criminal justice administration: A study of Okposi community in Ohaozara local government area, Ebonyi

Indigenous Ecological Knowledge: a Transformative Approach to Biodiversity Legislation in Nigeria

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