On January 10, 2024, armed robbers created chaos in Benin City, Nigeria, forcing eyewitnesses to flee during a brazen daylight operation.Â
The problem of armed robbery in Nigeria has been a long-standing issue, occurring almost on a daily basis in urban areas more than rural areas. A previous study of condemned armed robbers at Benin City prison in Nigeria has shown that violent offenders usually use cannabis and alcohol.Â
Armed robbery is a type of robbery aided by weapon(s) to threaten, force, and deprive a person or persons of the right to private, public, or corporate belongings.Â
The study will look at armed robbery from the point of view of offenders and the factors responsible.Â
Black Axe-related crime is a staple of Nigerian news, and cult violence in Benin City peaked in 2015 when dozens of people were killed in just a few months.