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<p>Insecurity in border areas may affect residential preferences of people, such that those who are more insecure will prefer to live in areas with less insecurity. There is a paucity of empirical research on this relationship in Nigeria. This study builds on the Risk Perception Theory to explore the perceptions of border region insecurity by Omu-Aran residents and how this discourse affects residential choice. This study utilized a descriptive research design and the research method was survey, while the target population consists of residents of Omu-Aran. Snowball and purposive sampling were used to sample 384 respondents, of which 371 questionnaires were retrieved. A pilot study was carried out to ascertain the validity and reliability of the research instrument by using Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.7. Data was collected through a structured 5-Point Likert-Scale questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation). Findings indicate that Nigeria’s border communities are considered to be unsafe because of insurgency, kidnapping, smuggling, and armed robbery, and government intervention is perceived to be inadequate. Residents are unwilling to live in border regions due to insecurity, though if security improves it will enhance their willingness. Availability of infrastructural facilities also influences residents decision to settle in border community, yet security is the key determinant. This study emphasizes that infrastructural facilities, security architecture, and development projects should be enhanced to bring about sustainable residency in the border areas which are in line with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).</p>

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Residents perceptions of border insecurity and residential willingness in Omu-Aran, Kwara State

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    2026年7月18日

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  • Adeniyi Joseph OYE,
  • Oluwakemi Shade Iwelumor,
  • Kalu Emmanuel David,
  • Olabisi Eunice Ajide

摘要

Insecurity in border areas may affect residential preferences of people, such that those who are more insecure will prefer to live in areas with less insecurity. There is a paucity of empirical research on this relationship in Nigeria. This study builds on the Risk Perception Theory to explore the perceptions of border region insecurity by Omu-Aran residents and how this discourse affects residential choice. This study utilized a descriptive research design and the research method was survey, while the target population consists of residents of Omu-Aran. Snowball and purposive sampling were used to sample 384 respondents, of which 371 questionnaires were retrieved. A pilot study was carried out to ascertain the validity and reliability of the research instrument by using Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.7. Data was collected through a structured 5-Point Likert-Scale questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation). Findings indicate that Nigeria’s border communities are considered to be unsafe because of insurgency, kidnapping, smuggling, and armed robbery, and government intervention is perceived to be inadequate. Residents are unwilling to live in border regions due to insecurity, though if security improves it will enhance their willingness. Availability of infrastructural facilities also influences residents decision to settle in border community, yet security is the key determinant. This study emphasizes that infrastructural facilities, security architecture, and development projects should be enhanced to bring about sustainable residency in the border areas which are in line with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).