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Nigerian cities have become zones for violent confrontations. The causes and nature of urban violence in our cities is viewed in different forms. This paper brings to limelight those issues that led to the upsurge of violence and why it has been sustained in our urban centers. The study identified issues like religion, ethnicity, stressful public policy, student unrest, cultism and extra-judicial activities as the major causes of urban violence in Nigeria. The study further examined the consequences of violence on the urban environment. They include loss of lives and property, psychological stress, social disorder, regimentation, disinvestment and low socio-economic status. This provided basis for recommendation on the strategies for combating urban violence in Nigeria .Among others, we recommended re-organization of efficient police force, institutional reforms, provision of job, maintenance of effective public utility and public enlightenment. |
