Pattern of homicides in Nigeria--the Ile-Ife experience

West Afr J Med. 1998 Oct-Dec;17(4):236-8.

Abstract

Homicide victims were studied in Ife, Nigeria, between October 1977 and December 1988. Two hundred and two cases were analysed during the period. Male to Female ratio was 4.6:1. The peak age of victims was between 20 and 40 years; 37 percent were killed with firearms, 35 percent with cutting and piercing instruments and 18% by blunt force. These findings tally favourably with observations in other places.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Distribution
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Homicide / statistics & numerical data*
  • Homicide / trends*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nigeria / epidemiology
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sex Distribution
  • Urban Health*