Homicide in northern Nigeria: A clinico-forensic survey
Abstract
The clinico-forensic aspects of homicide in northern Nigeria are presented, based on an interview of 118 subjects comprising 85% of homicide convicts at the Jos federal prison: Although psychotic motives and acute alcohol intoxication were held by the courts to account for the offenses of 24% of the accused, the study suggests that psychotic motives and substance use disorders (including alcohol intoxication) could be held to account for the offenses of 39.8% of the accused. There was under-utilization of psychiatric services in the trial and disposition of homicide offenders. A recommendation is made for greater liaison between the criminal justice system and mental health services.
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2000
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Article
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Homicide, Alcohol drinking, Prisons
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Mafullul, Y. M. (2000). Homicide in northern Nigeria: A clinico-forensic survey. American Journal of Forensic Psychiatry, 21 (3), pp.69-88.