This paper critically examines the role of
women in crime prevention in Igalaland, Nigeria. The
resurgence of corrupt practices and illegal activities has
become a significant issue for government bodies and
institutions in the country. Official crime statistics are
substantial, resulting in numerous costs such as lost
lives, injuries, and property loss. The paper suggests
that the reduction of crime rates in Nigeria requires a
multidimensional strategy that involves various role
players. Nigerian women, along with the government
police service, play a crucial role in controlling and
preventing crime in Igalaland. The paper uses the
documentary approach and social structural theories of
Trade and Durkheim to investigate the role of women in
crime prevention in Igalaland. It recommends that
interventions and preventions integrate a gender
perspective and that education for women related to
crime prevention be undertaken by city or rural
governments to enhance their ability to recognize and
report anti-social or criminal activities in their
neighborhoods.
Keywords : Criminality, Women, Crime prevention and Igalaland.