Impact of Banditry and Cattle Rustling on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS) in Sokoto East Senatorial Zone: Implications for Counselling
*1Bello Abubakar, 2Muktar Salihu Nawait, 3Faruku Aliyu & 4Yusuf Sani
*1,2,3&4Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Sokoto State University (SSU), Sokoto State, Nigeria Email: belloabubakarwmk951@mail.com*1
Abstract
The study examined the impact of banditry and cattle rustling on internally displaced persons (IDPS) in Sokoto east senatorial zone: implications for counselling. Descriptive survey research design was used in this Study. The target population is thirty three thousand and sixty six household (33066) within fifteenth 15 internally display persons (IDPs Camps) in Sokoto East Senatorial Zone. A purposive and proportionate sampling technique is employed in selected 381 household Participants across 10 IDPs camps in Sokoto East Senatorial Zone. The instrument used for this study is a researcher designed instruments entitled; Impact of Banditry and Cattle Rustling on IDPs (IBCRIDPS). The questionnaire is a closed-ended type with four-points rating scale which were coded as Strongly Agree (4), Agree (3), Disagree (2) and Strongly Disagree (1); The reliability index was founded 0.762, using Cronbach Alpha coefficient. The data collected were analyzed using frequency count and mean statistics. The decision rule is such that any mean score of 2.50 and above were regarded agree and mean scores less than 2.50 were deemed as disagree. The study findings shows that religion plays a supportive role for internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by banditry and cattle rustling in Sokoto East Senatorial Zone. The religion promotes tolerance, peace, acceptance of God’s will, and creativity among victims. The findings reveal that various counselling strategies have been effectively applied to support IDPs affected by banditry and cattle rustling in Sokoto East Senatorial Zone. E,g sensitization, motivational talks, behavioural therapy, psycho-educative, and cognitive techniques are helping victims manage trauma, rebuild resilience, and recover from the psychological and emotional impact of violent displacement., some part of the recommendations the government should Complementing livelihood programs, direct and targeted financial assistance (e.g., cash transfers or micro-grants) should be provided to vulnerable IDP households. This helps address immediate needs, stimulates local economies, and empowers IDPs to make their own recovery choices.
Keywords
Banditry, Cattle and Rustling, counselling strategies, Religion impact, Economic Impact, Internal Displace Persons (IDPS)
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