STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)

REPORT

UNDERTAKEN AT

THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND INTELLIGENCE

DEPARTMENT,
NIGERIA POLICE FORCE STATE COMMAND ,
AKURE, ONDO STATE , NIGERIA.

WITHIN THE PERIOD OF MARCH -AUGUST, 2023

BY
Adebusuyi Tolulope Adewunmi

MATRICULATION NO.: 180506121

SUBMITTED TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES
ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY AKUNGBA AKOKO, ONDOSTATE.
IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE
AWARD OF DEGREE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY
AND SECURITY STUDIES

(B.Sc. CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES)

JANUARY 2023

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 CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that this report which is on Student Industrial Work Experience
Scheme (SIWES) was written by Adebusuyi Tolulope Adewunmi of
Criminology and Security Studies Department, Adekunle Ajasin University,
Akungba –Akoko, Ondo State of Nigeria. And to the best of my knowledge, he had
undertaken the practical work of all that had written during SIWES Program at the
Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Nigeria Police State
Command Akure, Ondo state.

_____________________ _________________
STUDENT DATE

___________________ ____________________
SIWES CORDINATOR DATE

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 DEDICATTION

In life three sect of people matters most, First God, second parent and thirdly
friends, I dedicate this report to God Almighty for His unlimited Grace, consistent
love, immeasurable faithfulness and for sparing my life throughout the period of
my SIWES Programme, secondly to my darling parents for their undiminished
support and unquantifiable assistance through out the whole exercise and also my
beloved friends who always encourage me to be strong.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

My sincere appreciation goes to the supreme being for grace and His unfailing
Love that he bestowed on me. It is He who has brought me thus far. I also want to
appreciate S.P Adewummi which was the O.C (D10) human right, A.S.P
Olugboyega the 2ic of D10, Inspector TORIOLA in D8 anti human trafficking,
woman/Asp Ibrahim the OC in d7 laboratory, and inspector kehinde Oluwasola.

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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) in a compulsory skills

acquisition training program, designed to give university undergraduates in Nigeria
appropriate practical knowledge, and exposure to industrial work place
environment in their respective disciplines during their course of study and to
understand the industrial application of the theoretical knowledge they acquire
within the four walls of the lecture halls (Mafe 2009). The students are also
expected to develop occupational competences that would facilitate their fitting
into the world of work after graduation. I was fortunate to serve my six months
SIWES Programme at State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department,
Akure, Ondo State, a well-recognized department under the Nigerian Police Force,
that is saddled with the responsibility of proffering solutions to serious criminal
investigation and prosecution cases in Ondo state. This is a comprehensive
summary of all that I learnt and was involved in throughout my SIWES
programme at State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department , Akure,
Ondo State.

The chapter One gives a brief introduction to the history of SIWES, chapter two
contains a brief history and operations of Criminal Investigation and Intelligence
Department, Akure, Ondo state with an organogram of the department , chapter
three discusses the Students SIWES experiences including students strength and
weaknesses, chapter four , which is the last chapter contains relevance of SIWES
experience to my course of study, recommendation and conclusion.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Executive summary

Chapter One

Introduction

History of SIWES

Interaction between ITF and SIWES

Objectives of SIWES

Objectives of report

Chapter Two:

NATURE OF BUSINESS / LITERATURE REVIEW

OF INDUSTRY

History of company

Company‟s mission/vision statement

Management structure

Industry in Nigeria and Marketing/Service Situation

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Economic environment in which the organization operates

Chapter Three:

Brief description of work done

Skills developed and techniques Learnt

Practical challenges faced at work

Theoretical principles learnt during the Programme

Specific contribution I made to the company

The future of the business within the Nigerian economy

Chapter Four
Relevance of SIWES to course of study
Glossary
Summary
Recommendations
Conclusion

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 CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION
Student Industrial Work Experience scheme (SIWES) is a skill training programme
designed to expose Nigerian students in tertiary institutions to the realities of work
environment, practical experience outside the university in their chosen profession
so as to achieve the much needed technological advancement for the nation.
1.1 DEFINITION AND ORIGIN OF SIWES
Student industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) was established in 1973 by
the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) as one of its programme.
SIWES was established to solve the problem of lack of adequate practical skills
preparatory for employment in industries by Nigeria tertiary institutions graduates.
The scheme educates students on industrial based skills essential for a smooth
transition from the classroom to the world of work. Students of tertiary institutions
is given the opportunity of being familiarized and exposed to the needed
experience in handling machineries and equipments which are usually not
available in the educational institutions.
At inception in 1974, the scheme started with 784 students from 11 Institutions and
104 eligible courses. By 2008, 210,451 students from 219 Institutions participated
in the scheme with over 164 eligible courses.
SIWES is operated by the ITF, the coordinating agencies The National University
Commission (NUC), National college of Education (NCE), The National Board for
Technical Education (NBTE), employer of labour and institution concerned. It is
funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The role of the industrial training fund is to formulate policies and guidelines on
SIWES for distribution at all SIWES participatory bodies, institutions and
companies involved in SIWES.

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1.2 OBJECTIVES OF SIWES
This scheme was set out to bridge the gap between the theoretically trained
students in tertiary institutions and the practical application in the labour field.
However, this practical grooming exercise is expected to achieve the following
objectives:
 Provide an avenue for students in Institution of higher learning to acquire
Industrial skills and experience in their course of study, which are restricted
to Engineering and Technology including Environment studies and other
courses that may be approve. Course of NCE (Technical), NCE
(Agriculture), NCE (Business), NCE (Creative Arts and Design), NCE
(Computer) and (Home Economic) in Colleges of Education are aslo
included.
 Preparation of students for field working conditions after the completion of
their respective course programme.
 To equip students and get them accustomed to some inevitable professional
challenges and respective workable solutions.
 To make transition from school to the world of work easier and enhance
students contact for later job placement.

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE SIWES REPORT

 To provide a detailed account of the knowledge and experience gained
during the training period by the student.
 To provide a technical report on the area covered by the student to the
authority concerned in the fulfillment of the I.T Semester program.
 To express the advantages of the scheme relevant to the field of study.

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 CHAPTER TWO

2.0 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION.

The Nigeria‟s police force was first established in 1820. The first person to
have the highest rank in all the police is commissioner general colonel KK. In 1879
a 1,200 member armed paramilitary Hausa constabulary was formed. A similar
force, the Niger Coast constabulary was formed in Calabar in 1894 under the
newly proclaimed Niger Coast Protectorate. In the North, the royal Niger Company
set up the Royal Niger company constabulary in 1888 with headquarters. When the
protectorates of Northern and Southern Nigeria were proclaimed in the early
1900s, part of the Royal Company Constabulary became the Northern Nigeria
police and part of the Niger Coast Constabulary became the southern Nigeria
police. During the colonial period most police was associated with local
government Native Authorities]. In the 1960s, under the first Republic, these
forces were first regionalized and then nationalized,
The Nigeria police are designated by section 194 of the 1979 constitution as
the national police of Nigeria with exclusive jurisdiction throughout the country
which is now contained and enshrined in section 214 and section 215 of the 1999
constitution. Constitutional provision also exists, however, for the establishment of
separate Nigeria police force branches “forming part” of the armed forces of the
federation.
The Criminal investigation department is the highest criminal investigation
arm of the Nigeria police. The department is headed by a Deputy Commissioner of
police. Its primary functions include investigation and prosecution of serious and
complex criminal cases within and outside the country.
The Nigeria police also have the mobile force which was established as its
strike or anti- riot unit under the control of the Inspector General of police to
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counter incident of civil disturbance. As a permanent body and organization, its
presence has been established across all over the 36 states and 774 local
governments and also at the federal capital territory of the country.

2.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION.

1. To carry out inquiries into diverse range of criminal offences in Nigeria.

2. To make carry out investigations, make arrest and prosecute criminals to the
full extent of the Law.

3. To investigate and prosecute complex crimes in the country

2.2 VISION STATEMENT

The vision statement of the Criminal investigation and intelligence department
Nigeria police force is to make Nigeria safer and more secure for social, physical,
and economic growth; To create a safe and secure environment for everyone living
in Nigeria.

2.2.1 MISSION STATEMENT

. To Partner with other relevant security agencies and the public in gathering,
collating and sharing information and intelligence with the intention of ensuring
the safety and security of the country
. To participate in effort aimed at addressing the root causes of crime while
ensuring that any criminal act is investigated so as to bring the criminals to justice
in a fair and professional manner.
. To engender an efficient, effective, well trained and highly motivated workforce
with deliberate effort aimed at improving the capacity and welfare of all officials
and men of the force.
. To build a people‟s friendly police force that will respect and uphold the
fundamental rights of all citizens.
. To build a peaceful and safer society.

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2.3 THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THE
ORGANIZATION OPERATES

The economic environment of the criminal investigation and intelligence

department Nigeria police force situated in Akure which is the capital of Ondo
State.

The economic environment of the commission is degrading and need support

because most the criminal cases that I encountered during my internship it was the
complainant that has to provide means to fund arrest in terms of money and
vehicle which ought to be the organization responsibilities.

The economic environment of the commission is not that conducive to be frank,

operational and administrative logistics, on community policing project and public
relations, clothing and accoutrement and construction, rehabilitations and
modernization of infrastructure for capacity building are not really encouraging
and motivating. Police stations and barracks across the state are in need of
rehabilitation, while the welfare of the Nigeria police personnel needs to be
prioritized .

The environment in which the organization is located due to the closeness to other
law enforcement agencies in Ondo state has made her works to be easy and
effective to some extent in the economic environment. In all the urge for the
economic development in the area is needed at its highestrange and the quick aid
of the State government.

2.4 VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS/SECTIONS IN THE ORGANIZATION

AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

State Criminal Investigation Department is made up of various sections, they are as

follows

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  D1 Administrative section

 D2 Legal and Prosecution section

 D3 General investigation

 D4 Homicide Section

 D5 Anti – Fraud Section

 D6 Anti – Vehicle Theft

 D7 Surveillance

 D8 Anti – Human Trafficking

 D9 Anti - Robbery

 D10 Human rights unit

 D11 Criminal Registry (Fingerprint and photography)

 D12 Firearm

 D13 Political Matters

2.3:1 ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION

The Administrative Section is Headed by the Admin Officer. It is responsible for

reception, collation and proper documentation of files, petitions, mails and
processes. They are also responsible for distribution of processes received to the
appropriate sections, they are into record keeping, receiving of signals from the
headquarter, they are also serve public relations duties.

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2.3:2 LEGAL/PROSECUTION

This department is professionally referred to as D2 (department numbering) could

be referred to as the heartbeat of the company because that is where all cases from
all other sections of the organization are being charged to court, as this is one of
the major objectives of the organization establishment. Apart from the cases
directly assigned to the section, this section monitors cases from investigation to
prosecution. The department is also saddled with the responsibility of attending to
every legal and prosecution activities within Oyo state. They work hand in hand
with the department of Public Prosecution (DPP), in order to ensure that every
suspect is properly charged, investigated and prosecuted.

2.3:3 GENDER DECK

Gender as it popularly called is a section saddled with the responsibility of

bringing to book offenders in cases such as Rape, Defilement, Domestic Violence,
Homosexual cases, child abuse and all gender related crimes. They work with the
ministry of women affairs and also NGOs and Human right organizations. It is a
very active section as they investigate and make arrest on a daily basis. They also
work with the Police Medical center in the investigation of Rape, defilement and
abortion, they help to determine and unravel some evidences that are medical.

2.3:4 ANTI – ROBBERY SECTION

This section is saddled with the responsibility of battling with robbery and armed
robbery activities. They investigate, arrest, interrogate and prosecute suspected
armed or unarmed robbers. The work hand in hand with the Special Anti Robbery
Squad (SARs).

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2.3:5 ANTI – VEHICLE THEFT (AVTs)

This section tracks and recovers stolen vehicles, they mostly work with the road
traffic agencies. They also remove spoilt vehicles from the road, they investigate
vehicle related issues.

2.3:6 ANTI – HUMAN TRAFFICKING

This section is responsible for cases related to human trafficking, child labour,
child abuse, underage prostitution. They work in hand with the Nigeria
Immigration Service(NIS) to curb illegal immigrants and human trafficking.

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 CHAPTER THREE

3.0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK EXPERIENCE

I was opportune to work in one of the most active sections of the organisation
which are human righs, anti human trafficking, laboratory, headed Officers in
Charge(O/C). These departments are professionally referred to as D10 and D7
(department numbering) could be referred to as the heartbeof solutions to
infringements on human rights and human trafficking because that is where all
cases relating to human rights and human trafficking are brought. All other sections
of the organization are responsible for other cases. blishment. Apart from the cases
directly assigned to the section, These department also works directly with the
Commissioner of Police, the Commissioner of Police seeks legal advice from the
legal section, in order to know if a case is civil or criminal in nature; the Police are
only allowed to interfere in criminal cases. Also we prepare charge for every case
that has been properly investigated and recorded appropriately in a case file. Also
we receive petitions, mails and processes (motion on Notice, Hearing Notice,
Judgment, fundamental human right violation charges e.t.c.).
My first week at the section I was briefly introduced to the above listed
activities that goes on in the section. On my first day I was taught how to
take/record a statement, I was allowed to observe an interrogation . The defendants
statement was taken as well as the complainants, the parties were interviewed by
the O/c Legal as well as the Deputy Commissioner.
The second week was majorly for arrangement of files, I separated civil cases files
from criminal case files, about fifty three cases files was arranged.
● CIVIL MATTERS: these are cases that involve parties who are just
citizens. Literarily, this means it has nothing to do with the state or
government. Examples of such are Chieftaincy, Marriage, land matters etc.

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● CRIMINAL MATTERS: These are mostly against the state or country and
are mostly felonious in nature sometimes misdemeanor. Examples of such
are Murder, Rape, Armed robbery, kidnapping, etc.
I also recorded a statement in the case of Commissioner of Police against Moruf
Adeniji &4Ors, I learnt that there are two types of statements
● CAUTIONARY STATEMENT: this is always used for suspects, it
carries a warning statement “ I (suspects name)(sex) having been duly
cautioned in English language that in am not obliged to say anything
unless I wish to do so and whatever I say shall be taken in writing and
given as evidence…..(signature) (date). This statement above ensures
the protection of a suspect till the court has proven he/she is guilty.
Also, he /she cannot be forced to give a contrary statement, this is to
ensure the validity of a statement tendered as evidence in a Court of
law. The statement of such contains a full auto- biography of the
suspect and every detail he or she knows about the accusation.
● NON – CAUTIONARY: this is used for two set of people, the
complainant and anyone standing as a witness. This statement
contains a brief auto-biography of the person and how he is related to
the accused or complainant (in terms of witnesses), the complainants
would also give a detailed narration of the event and his claim as well.
In my third week, I started going with the second in command of my section to the
magistrate court, we leave for court before 9am and leave later in the day. I was
able to learn some court ethics and rules. I was also opportune to visit courts in
Akure, Ondo state.

● VACATION COURT: vacation happens at the end of every legal year and
all Judges goes on break, but some Judges are appointed to preside over
cases of utmost urgency. For instance in a case of Robbery, where the
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 defendant has to be confined in Prison for over two years, in the course of
this two years he (defendant) was diagnosed of a contagious disease/virus
eg. Ebola, Lasa fever, etc, that cannot be handled by the Prison, such a
person can be granted bail. The above instance is an example of an urgent
matters attended to by a vacation Judge. Also cases that has stipulated time
for prosecution has to be attended to before the time elapses, example of
such cases are Rape and election tribunal.

● HIGH COURT: this Court is higher than the magistrate court in hierarchy,
magistrate courts have limited jurisdiction over criminal cases and some
civil cases like divorce. These cases, are if brought to the magistrate courts
are transferred to the high court to preside over and give adequate
sentencing.

My second month was full of court experiences, witnessing court proceeding has
taught me the difference between Practical and theoretical law. I was able to learn
how to file a counter affidavit, Application for bail as well as procedural and
constitutional requirements, which are clearly stated in section 160(6) a, b, c of the
Oyo state criminal procedure Act 2014. A lot of cases were struck out and
dismissed. As well cases were adjourned especially those awaiting Legal advice
from the Department of public prosecution, this most times takes a long while
before it is brought to court, therefore, this delay the trial processes.

In the high court I was able to witness a Pre-trial conference and Trial

● TRIAL: this can also be called a bench trial or a jury trail, is when all the
facts of a case are heard, and a judge or jury makes the final decision about
the court case. An offender can waive their rights to a jury trial and just have
the judge make the ruling in a bench trial. A bench trial is different than a
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 jury trial has a panel of an individual‟s peers make the final decision. There
are several processes that take place in a court trial, so lets take a look at
those.

● PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE: this is a meeting held before trial to outline

the issues of a case and set timeframes for legal and procedural matters. Pre-
trial conference is governed by rules of state and local courts, which vary by
jurisdiction. Looking at the basic outline of a court trial, the first part is the
pre- trial, during this process, the offender has to be made aware of the
consequences of the crimes they are being tried for.
After they have been read their charges, the offender is given the option to
have a jury trial or a court trial. The offender is also given the opportunity to
obtain legal counsel. If they cannot afford a lawyer, this is the point when
the court will appoint a lawyer to represent the offender.
The offender will then enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. If the offender has
requested counsel, they will then plead not guilty, an attorney will be
appointed and the court case will be continued, and a date will be set for a
preliminary hearing. The judge will also have to set bail for the offender if
they have plead not guilty.
● PRELIMINARY HEARING: here, the state or the prosecutor must
demonstrate that there is enough evidence to charge the offender and enough
probable cause to show that a crime has been committed. Once the
preliminary hearing shows there is enough evidence to try the offender, a
trial date is set.
● TRIAL DATE: a trial date on which the judge will hear testimony of
witnesses, review all the evidence, and make a final ruling. There is a
process to the trial, and we‟ll explore that further.
● TRIAL PROCESS: at the trial, both sides will give their opening
statements. The opening statement will state why the offender feels the
offender is guilty and why the offender feels they are innocent. After the
opening statements, the evidence will be presented and witnesses can be
called and asked questions. Each party can then give rebuttals to the
evidence or the witness statements.

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 Once the rebuttals are done, both sides give their closing statements. The
Judge takes all the information presented and makes a ruling. After the
Judge gives its ruling (or verdict), the judge will sentence the offender.
During each part of the court process, there are rules that need to be
followed. We‟ll now look at the rules in place during a court trial.
RULES OF THE COURT
One of the most basic rules, a rule that many learn in elementary school, is
to not speak out of turn and not to interrupt others when they are speaking.
In the courtroom, the same rule applies. One does not speak unless called
upon and simply does not interrupt the court proceedings. The judge frowns
upon anyone who disrupts the court and might even hand down a contempt
of court charge.
CONTEMPT OF COURT: this means interrupting the court proceedings and can
result in fines or jail time.

DO’S AND DON’T’S IN THE COURTROOM:

DO’S
● Turn off your cell phone
● Exercise self control, no matter what is said in the court room
● Be respectful to the other party whenever you meet them
● Speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard by the judge and the opposing
side.
● Ask the questioner to repeat or clarify any question that you do not
understand
● Direct your answers to the person who questioned you and make eye contact
with them.
● Answer questions even if they sound stupid or foolish to you.

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DON’Ts
● Chew gum
● Argue with the opposing party or his or her attorney
● Interrupt anyone
● React to the witnesses‟ answers or to the questions from the opposing
attorney to indicate your displeasure.
● If you are questioned by the other side, don‟t argue with the questioner.
● Give flippant answers.

While waiting in the back of the Court Room

● Do appear to be paying attention
● do try to appear pleasant and interested in the proceedings
● Be polite to the courtroom staff
● Don‟t show negative reactions

When Speaking to the Judge

● Refer to him or her as „Your Honor‟ and speak with respect
● Don‟t angry or short tempered with the Judge, even if you are upset about
your case.

How to Dress for Court

Formal dress is not required in the courtroom but it is encouraged that you
dress neat and professional.
If you had to come to court directly from work, it would be worth
mentioning so that the judge will understand.
Don‟t wear t-shirts with messages.
Don‟t wear clothes with too bright colors

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 LECTURE RECEIVED

I was opportune to attend lectures at Akure Police State command, This lecture
was aimed at equipping the Police community with the right orientation for
policing in the 21st Century and to align their operations within the expectations of
the law and the citizens. It is also aimed at checking the excessive use of force by
Policemen and ensure the protection of fundamental human rights.
This Order stipulates men of the Nigerian Police force. Contained in this Order is
how police should react in certain situations, like Riots, Patrol, Robbery shoot outs,
Escape of a suspect or inmate.
In a situation of Riot, no matter how intense a riot can be a police man has no right
to shoot at rioters, there are things to do before force can be applied

PRACTICAL CHALLENGES FACED

● As a student without bullet proof, , I was restricted from going for Patrol
and other operations.
● Had difficulty conversing with suspects who do not understand English
language.
● Was once asked to guard a suspect till the Investigating Police Officer
arrives.
● It was at first difficult to adapt to the mode of operation of police officers
● Suspects see me as an inferior any time am asked to do an interrogation.

THEORITICAL PRINCIPLES

In the process of my internship with the criminal investigation and intelligence

department, Nigeria police force, Akure, Ondo State command, a lot of principles
were gathered in the course of carrying my duties as an Industrial Student (I.T)
which will in one or the other guided me and will be useful for my future carriers.

Some of the principles are as highlighted below:

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● I learnt no subordinates should receive orders from more than one superior.

● I learnt all routine matters be handled by subordinates leaving superior free

to deal with exceptional issues where existing rule are inapplicable.

● I leant the principle of remuneration to encourage staff efficiency

● I learnt superior should have no more subordinates than they can effectively
oversee.

● I learnt the principle of subordination of individual‟s interest to achieve

organizational goals and objectives.

● I learnt discipline must be upheld in organization.

● I learnt lower level management is answerable to upper level management.

● I learnt there is a clear chain command from the commissioner to the

subordinates in the department.

● I learnt it is team management style that allows the staffs to take part in
decision-making in the course of investigation and security.

● I learnt that truly, according criminological theories, factors of criminal

behavior can be sociological

SPECIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS MADE IN THE ORGANIZATION

● I improved on my questioning and interrogation skills

● I helped other sections in typing once I am back from court
● Using my book keeping skills I was able to re-organize and rearrange the file
desk for easy accessibility.

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THE FUTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE NIGERIAN
ECONOMY
With the look of things, I for see for the Criminal investigation and intelligence
department as the body which is responsible as a tool of reducing crime rate and
maintaining laws and order, I can come to the conclusion that:

I fore see CIID, Nigeria police in Nigerian economy by providing a sustainable

development in the level of security in the state and country.

The organization can function more effectively and efficiently in the dispensation
of their services if there will be adequate equipment and facilities.

If the issue of underfund continue to hovers around the system coupled with the
current economic situation in the country which has made corruption inevitable.
There cannot be a sustainable and manageable development in the department in
the future.

Considering some of the sterling performances of the criminal investigation and

intelligence department, it objectiveness to some extent in arresting and
apprehending suspected criminals, its wide deterrence of would be criminals is a
good way in the department and will go a bit economically in the future.

There is no point of doubting the fact that if the criminal investigation and
intelligence department can aim for the best, few years to come, the department
will break grounds in the state and also across the country and which in turn
catapult and skyrocket the department in the Nigeria police force.

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 CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 RELEVANCE OF SIWES EXPERIENCE TO MY COURSE OF

STUDY
The main aim of the student industrial work experience scheme is for student to
get a practical grasp on their course of study. In lieu of this, SIWES is relevant to
my course of study being Criminology and security studies as it gives room for
more practical experiences. It has helped in gaining experience of practical law
which has given me a better understanding of law. Also in the case of my
psychology courses, I have been able to learn and apply psychology in my field of
work.

4.1 GLOSSARY OF WORDS

CIVIL MATTERS: This are cases involving citizens,literally not related to

the state or government e.g chieftaincy, marriage and land matters.

CRIMINAL CASES: This are mostly against the state and are felonies and
misdemeanor eg. Kidnapping, rape and murder

CRIME DIARY: This is a book that contains every crime extracts both from the
division and from the petition

C.O.P: Commissioner of Police

MOTION EXPARTE: This is a process signed by the registrar of the magistrate

court to keep a suspect in detention for investigation purpose.

CTC: Certified True Copy

DSP: Deputy Superintendent of Police

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BAIL BOND: This is a form filled in order to secure the bail of a suspect

ADR: Alternative dispute resolution

OBT: Obtaining under false pretence

NWLR: Nigeria weekly law report

NBA: Nigeria bar association

PRAYER: when a lawyers is seeking for a favor from the court

CRO: Charge room officer

IPO: Investigating police officer

DCO: Divisional Crime officer

DTO: Divisional traffic officer

AOR: Area of responsibility

PPLR: Prisoners property lockup register

SW: Search Warrant

4.2 SUMMARY
This report contains the activities of my SIWES program held at State Criminal
Investigation Department, Iyaganku, Ibadan, which is aim at arresting,
investigating and prosecuting criminals as well as maintaining peace and order in
the society.
It is mandatory to note that, bringing to book offenders is a step by step procedure.
This includes arresting, taking of statements, compilation of case file, interview
with the Officer in charge of the section, interview with the Deputy commissioner
of Police, charge filling, and finally handing over to the court.
Accurate court procedures have been stated above for better understanding. Also
court ethics, rules and regulations have also been stated accordingly

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Finally, before the department can safely admit that it has done justice to any case
brought to them, it must pass through all the above stages before it gets to the court
for further hearing and sentencing.

4.3 CONCLUSION
My six months student industrial training work experience scheme (SIWES) period
in State Criminal Investigation Department, Akure, Ondo State, as really widen my
horizon and increased my enthusiasm that Criminology and Security Studies is not
limited to theoretical knowledge acquired in schools. It is a very important training
that exposes the students and brings them into the world of crime and crime control
(practical experience) and prepares student to be able to face future challenges.
Being a security agency, the programme has bridged the gap between theoretical
knowledge acquired in school with that of practical applications in industries.
Also, the result of the quality control analysis cannot be over emphasize in any
Criminal investigation department. It is essential in order to ensure accurate use of
the constitution and other police professional ethics e.g Criminal Procedure Act,
criminal code, Force Order etc.
My experience among the staffs and co - I.T students had also made me to learn
good moral about cordial relationship which I know will contribute to my success
in the nearest future.

4.4RECOMMENDATION
After undergoing the rigorous and practical-endowing Industrial Training, it will be
quite legitimate forwarding these few recommendations for further upgrading of
the scheme as highlighted below:
 The University‟s authority as well as the Industrial Training Fund should
Endeavour and put in good state the art of seeking placement for prospective
Industrial Training students.

 Adequate funding and channeling of funds meant for Industrial Training

scheme should be ensured by the Government, the Industrial Training Fund
and the University‟s authority.
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  Prospective Industrial Training students should be well equipped to confront
the challenges, rigors as well as mental and physical-tasking
operations/procedures/processes (via orientation, oral discussion with the
previous IT students) in the industry. Industrial attachés are also enjoined to
be resilient, practically oriented and enriched with the capability of relating
basic theoretical principles acquired in schools to the practical operations in
the industry.

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4.5 REFERENCES:-

 Asikadi, E. 2003. Restructuring SIWES to Meet the National Development

Plan in Educational System. National Conference of National Association
for Research Development Asaba; pp 1 .

 Center for rules of Courts in Nigeria.

 Criminal Procedure Act of Oyo state, section 160(6) a, b, c.

 Reviewed Force Order Page 237.

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