The Role of Forensic Science in Security Investigation: A Tool for Combating Terrorism in Nigeria
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Date
2020
Authors
Ogundipe, O.T.
Onuminya, T.O.
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Institute of Security, Nigeria
Abstract
This paper discusses various aspects of terrorism and their relation to the work of forensic scientist or criminal investigator. It will concentrate on an examination of domestic terrorism and its perpetrators in Nigeria. The forensic science covers the task of gathering information on terrorism, terrorism prevention and investigation and counterterrorism. The security agencies are clearly important in assessing the threat of terrorist acts, the role of criminal investigator at the federal, state and the local law enforcement levels should not be underestimated. It is very important to explore the ways criminal investigations can assist in the fight against terrorism. Criminal investigations must
be prepared to encounter and handle terrorist – incident crime scenes through forensic Science.
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Scholarly article
Keywords
Forensic Science , Criminal Investigations , Nigeria , Terrorism , Research Subject Categories::NATURAL SCIENCES
Citation
Ogundipe, O.T. and Onuminya, T.O. (2020). The Role of Forensic Science in Security Investigation: A Tool for Combating Terrorism in Nigeria. Journal of Contemporary Security and Safety Studies 2020:11-20