Assessment of security challenges at Bayero University Kano staff residential quarters

Abstract

Bayero University staff residential quarters are essential components of the university’s infrastructure, providing accommodation for academic and administrative staff. Ensuring the security of these quarters is paramount to safeguarding the well-being and productivity of the university community. Bayero University staff residential quarters face a significant security challenge that threatens the safety and well-being of its residents. These challenges range from theft and burglary, creating a sense of insecurity among the staff members residing in these quarters. Several factors contribute to the security challenges at Bayero University staff residential quarters. The study aims to identify the securities challenges in Bayero University Kano Staff Quarters, also to ascertain the impact of insecurity challenges on the staff living at the residential quarters and lastly to identify the measures taken by Bayero University Kano in ensuring the safety and security of staff living at the resident quarters. Questionnaires were used as the main instrument of data collection. The sample frame for this study are the residents of the staff quarters both old and new campuses. Simple random sampling was used as sampling technique. The data gathered from the field was analysed using frequency, percentages and mean ranking. Findings indicate that there have been numerous cases of burglary, theft, and other security breaches in the staff quarters, leading to concerns among the residents about their safety and security. Findings also indicates that the staff quarters are vulnerable to security threats due to inadequate security measures, lack of proper lighting, and poor surveillance systems. The study recommends that Installation of surveillance cameras and improving lighting in staff quarters will enhance surveillance and deter criminal activities, also increasing the number of security personnel and providing regular training on modern security techniques and community policing would also assist in curbing these criminal activities.