This study explored the autochthonous methods of policing and law enforcement in the community and the perception of indigenes on the efficacy of these methods. The qualitative method was adopted, using the in-depth interview technique with indigenes: the youth forum, and community leaders and elders. Findings show that offences in Okposi community are classified into two: abominations and torts, while the indigenous structure for crime prevention and control were Ndi Uke (community male elders council); Unyom Okposi (female elders council); Ndi Okenye (village elders council); and Ndi Okorobia (the youths). The fear of the inevitability of spiritual consequences from the gods appears to be a good source of deterrence from crime commission. The traditional methods of policing were deemed more effective in crime control. It is recommended that the Nigeria Police should continue to take advantage of the cordial relationship with the community to enhance peace, security and justice. Key words : Traditional policing, criminal justice, theory, Okposi

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土著警务和刑事司法管理​​：Ebonyi Ohaoozara 地方政府区的 Okposi 社区研究

本研究探讨了社区警务和执法的本土方法，以及土著对这些方法有效性的看法。采用定性方法，使用与土著人的深度访谈技术：青年论坛、​​社区领袖和长者。调查结果表明，Okposi 社区的犯罪分为两种：可憎和侵权行为，而土著预防和控制犯罪结构是 Ndi Uke（社区男性长者委员会）；Unyom Okposi（女长老理事会）；Ndi Okenye（村长理事会）；和 Ndi Okorobia（年轻人）。对来自诸神的精神后果不可避免的恐惧似乎是阻止犯罪的一个很好的来源。人们认为传统的警务方法在控制犯罪方面更有效。建议尼日利亚警方继续利用与社区的友好关系来加强和平、安全和正义。关键词 : 传统警务, 刑事司法, 理论, Okposi