INTER-AGENCY COOPERATION AND AIRPORT SECURITY: A

STUDY OF MURTALA MOHAMMED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

By

ADEWUSI, OluwoleAdedapo
18/68JP001

A RESEARCH DISSERTATION TO THE CENTRE FOR PEACE AND

STRATEGIC STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, ILORIN, NIGERIA, IN
PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE (M.A.) IN PEACE AND SECURITY STUDIES

APRIL, 2019

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 CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that this is original Dissertation done by ADEWUSI, Oluwole Adedapo

This project has been read, approved and accepted in partial fulfillment of requirement for

the award of Master of Arts Degree in Peace and Security Studies, University of Ilorin,

Nigeria.

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Dr, G. A. Animasawun Date
Supervisor

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Prof. Noah Yusuf Date
Director, CPSS

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External Examiner Date

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 DEDICATION
This project is dedicated to Almighty God who gave me the opportunity and courage

to be part of this course.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
i deeply express my profound gratitude to the D.G. SS Yusuf Magai Bichi, fwc wh gave the

approval and sponsored my participation in this course, at University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara

State.

I remain grateful to G.A. Animasaun (Dr.) my supervisorfor his guidance, understanding

and support all through the period of the project.

I thank all the lecturers at the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies (CPSS) University of

Ilorin, Prof. Amadu Sessay, Dr. Raji Shittu, Dr. J.M.K. Mbombo and especially the Director

of the Centre Prof. Noah Yusuf for his indefatigable presence throughtout the period of the

programme.

I also thank Paul Adebayo for his pain staking and long hours to make this project a reality.

Many thanks to all my family members especially Edua for all their support and

understanding during this long period away from the home front.

To Almighty God be the glory.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents Page

Title Page ii

Certification Page iii

Dedication vi

Table of Contents ix

List of Table and Figures xiii

Abbreviations and Acronyms vii

Abstract xv

CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study 1

1.2 Statement of the Problem 6

1.3 Aim 7

1.4 Research Objectives 7

1.5 Research Questions 8

1.6 Scope 8

1.7 Significance of the Study 9

1.8 Limitations of the Study 9

1.9 Definition of Terms 10

1.10 Organisation of the Work 11

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 CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL OR THEORETICAL
FRAMEWORK

2.1 Conceptual Clarification 12

2.2 Review of Related Literature 16

2.3 Theoretical Framework 31

CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design (we need to bring this back to peace studies) 35

3.2 Sources of Data 35

3.3 Population and Sampling Technique 36

3.4 Techniques of Data Collection 38

3.5 Method of Data Presentation and Analysis 38

CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSES

4.1 Presentation and Analysis of Research Data 39

4.2 Discussion of Research Objectives Using Findings 52

CHAPTER FIVE
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Conclusion 55

5.2 Recommendations 55

REFERENCES 57

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table 3.1: Distribution of Questionnaires 37

Table 4.1: Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Respondents 40

Table 4.2: Respondents’ Opinion on Some Security Threats at MMIA 42

Table 4.3:Causes of Inter-Agency Rivalry among Security Agents

at MMIA 44

Table 4.4: Respondents’ Opinion on Factors Inhibiting Inter-Agency

Cooperation at MMIA 45

Table 4.5: Respondents’ Opinion on the Implications of Inter-Agency

Rivalry for Airport Security at MMIA 47

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 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ACP: Assistant Commissioner of Police

AVSEC: Aviation Security (FAAN)
CEN COMM: Customs Enforcement Network Communication
CP: Commissioner of Police
DCP: Deputy Commissioner of Police
DPOs: Divisional Police Officers
DSS: Department of State Services
ESRA: Enhanced Security Restricted Areas
FAA: Federal Aviation Authority
FAAN: FederalAirports Authority of Nigeria
FRSC: Federal Road Safety Corps
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organisation
ITZ: InternationalTerminal Zone
JAITFs: Joint Airport Interdiction Task Forces
MMIA: MurtalaMohammed International Airport
NA: Nigerian Army
NAQS: Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service
NCS: Nigeria Customs Service
NDLEA: National Drug Law Enforcement Agency
NIS: Nigeria Immigration Service
NPF: Nigerian Police Force
NSCDC: Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
SRA: Security Restricted Areas
UNODC: United Nations office on Drugs and Crime

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