Navigating the Cycle of Recidivism: Insights into the Coping Strategies of Repeat Armed Banditry Offenders in Nigerian Correctional Centres

Tukur Ibrahim Talasse, Azlina Mohd Khir, Wan Munira Wan Jaafar and Mohammad Mujaheed Hassan
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Tukur Ibrahim Talasse: Faculty of Human Ecology, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor
Azlina Mohd Khir: Faculty of Human Ecology, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor
Wan Munira Wan Jaafar: Faculty of Human Ecology, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor
Mohammad Mujaheed Hassan: Faculty of Human Ecology, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 7, 2112-2122

Abstract: This study investigates the ongoing challenge of recidivism among repeat armed banditry offenders in Nigerian correctional facilities, focusing on the psychological and social factors driving reoffending. Offenders often display cognitive distortions, such as rationalizing their criminal actions or denying responsibility, which prevent them from engaging fully in rehabilitation. Coupled with emotional dysregulation characterized by poor stress management and impulsive behaviour these mental patterns create obstacles to reform. Additionally, offenders often remain connected to criminal networks, further reinforcing their involvement in unlawful activities and complicating their reintegration into society. The research highlights the limitations of punitive approaches in addressing the deeper psychological and emotional issues that sustain recidivism. It advocates for the implementation of evidence-based rehabilitation programs like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and emotional regulation techniques to help offenders reshape their thinking and manage emotions more effectively. The study also emphasizes the importance of vocational training and social reintegration efforts to provide offenders with viable alternatives to crime. Using qualitative a research method, including interviews with offenders and correctional staff, the study provides valuable insights into the coping mechanisms that drive repeat offenses. It identifies significant gaps in current rehabilitation strategies and calls for collaboration between policymakers, correctional facilities, and mental health professionals to develop comprehensive solutions. These interventions are crucial for improving rehabilitation outcomes, supporting successful reintegration, and reducing recidivism in regions affected by armed banditry.

Date: 2025
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