The Palgrave Handbook of (In)security and Transnational Crime in Africa

by Adebusuyi Isaac Adeniran (Editor), James Olabisi Ayodele (Editor), Lanre Olusegun Ikuteyijo (Editor)

Overview

This Handbook presents a comprehensive overview of emerging trends in (transnational) organized criminality in contemporary Africa. Utilizing empirical and evaluative data sources scholars, professionals, and researchers in transnational organized crimes (TOCs) here depict and analyse the dynamic nature of associated crises affecting the African continent. The Handbook also explores the interconnectedness of TOCs beyond the shores of Africa, and the ‘borderless’ configuration of related criminalities is analysed in depth. With chapters ranging from human trafficking, to arms and migrants smuggling, illicit financial flow, insurgency, and terrorism among others within and beyond the borders of Africa, this book provides overview and analysis of cross-border and transnational organized criminality in Africa in the twenty-first century.  

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783031747861
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date:	06/05/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Adebusuyi Isaac Adeniran holds a PhD degree in Social Sciences and presently works as a Professor/Senior Researcher in sociology, migration, crime, conflict, regional integration, sustainable development and research methodology at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Nigeria. He is also the Chair/Head of the Departments of Sociology and Anthropology and Communication and Media Studies at the University. He is a National Research Consultant with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Anti-Corruption and Migration (Trafficking-in-Persons (TIPS) and Smuggling-of-Migrants (SOMs)) in Nigeria. He is a Visiting Scholar at Harriet Tubman Institute, York University, Toronto, Canada. He specializes in social research design, field investigation and data management.

Ayodele James Olabisi, a Professor of Criminology and Security Studies in Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria, has lectured for almost two decades.  Since he began his lecturing career in the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, he has taught in University of Jos and Federal University Gusau.  He holds BSc. Sociology (Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti), MSc Sociology/Criminology (University of Ado-Ekiti) and PhD Sociology/Criminology (University of Jos, Jos).

Lanre Olusegun Ikuteyijo holds a PhD degree in Sociology with specialization in criminology. He is presently an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Economics of Transnational Organised Crime: A Conceptual Analysis of Issues and Challenges in the 21st Century.- Chapter 2: Border Insecurity, Irregular Migration and Human Security Challenges in Kwara State, Nigeria.- Chapter 3: Borderlessness and Free Movements: Implications for Effective Policing Transnational Criminality in West Africa.- Chapter 4: EndSARS and Post Lockdown Insecurity in Southwestern Nigeria.- Chapter 5:  factors influencing baby-factory sydrome in ilu-titun, okitipupa local government area, ondo state, nigeria.- Chapter 6: Farmers - Herders Conflict in Nigeria: A Threat to Peacebuilding in Igangan and Igboora Areas of Oyo State, Southwestern Nigeria.- Chapter 7: Political Succession via Military Coup d'etat in Africa: The Case of Niger.- Chapter 8: Engagement in Online Social Networking and its Influence on Publication as a Component of Career Development of Academics.- Chapter 9: banditry and human security: implications on mental health.- Chapter 10: globalization, transnational organized crime, and nigeria development quest: a desk based survey.- Chapter 11: Multinational Firms and Illicit Financial Flows: Implication of Corporate Tax Aggressiveness on Sustainable Development Goals.- Chapter 12: illicit market: a transnational organised criminal enterprise in west africa.- Chapter 13: Lived Experience of Unskilled Migrant Workers in Lafarge Cement Plant, Ewekoro, Ogun State.- Chapter 14: Vigilantism and Proliferation of Light and Medium Arms in Nigeria: Issues from Arms Smuggling.- Chapter 15: “Sapa dey hold me; I wan Japa”! : Interrogating the “Japa” syndrome in Nigeria’s Migration History, 1970-2010.- Chapter 16: Transnational Crimes: The Merging Point of Prayers, Rituals and Cyber-criminality in Africa.- Chapter 17: Legal Reflections on Transnational Organized Crime and the Criminal Justice System in Nigeria.- Chapter 18: Exploring Amotekun Corps’ interventions in curbing Kidnapping In selected Local government in Ondo State.