Juvenile delinquency in Bendel state, Nigeria

A study of the juvenile delinquency in Bendel State of Nigeria, over a period of 12 years,has revealed an upsurge in its prevalence. More males were convicted than females, and more females under the age of 14 years were convicted than those in the 14- to 18-year-old age group. Most of the convictions resulted from crimes against property. Many juveniles in remand homes came from broken homes. Some ways of solving the problem are discussed.