Eviction Notice Orders in the Fight against Criminality in Nigeria: Unconstitutiona

Abstract

Crime and criminality is an evil wind that blows no one good and it is abhorred globally. It is a global phenomenon
and each country of the world approach the fight against the menace in different dimensions. Nigeria is not an
exception to the fight against crime and criminality. Crime is a hydra-headed monster mendaciously lurking to
devour Nigeria. The rise in crime in Nigeria dates back to 1970 after the Nigeria/Biafra civil war, when the first
incident of robbery was experienced and it has since grown in geometric progression unabated. These rages from
robbery, kidnapping, banditry, Fulani herders attack, rape, murder, militancy, Boko Haram activities etc.
Commission of these crimes by criminals often results in the payment of ransom, rape and eventual death of
innocent citizens of Nigeria. The government of Nigeria in the fight against the menace looks hopeless and helpless
given room for all manner of illegal reactions from both State governments, group of persons and individuals alike
with a view to curbing the menace. The most recent is the eviction order issued to Fulani herders in the western part
of Nigeria, particularly, Ondo State by Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN; and the attack on the herders
by Sunday Igboho leaving debilitating effect on its wake. These eviction orders by the Governor ostensibly evoked
mixed feelings and emotions from across the country. This paper examined the propriety or otherwise of the eviction
order by the Ondo State Governor and proffers solution to curbing the incidences of these crimes in Nigeria, that
has driven her citizens underground and forced innocent people to sleep with one eyes open.