Baskadia

In the labyrinth of modern society,Criminal activities cast a long and ominous Shadow over communities World wide impacting the lives of countless individuals and Shaping the social and economic landscapes in profound ways to fully grasp the depth of this issue, it is essential to explore The evolution of Criminal activities, their wide, ranging impacts, and the couriermea - Sures that communities and authorities employ to combat them.

The nature of criminal activities has evolved significantly over time. In earlier decades, crime was offen localized, with petty theft, burglary and Street Violence being the most common offenses However with technological advancements and globalization, Crime has become more Sophisticated and widespread.

for mummy chenemi, a buisness woman in Ayingba community and a single mother of two, the fear is omnipresent I used to let my kids play outside till evening time"." She recalls now, I can't let them out of my sight. It's just too dangerous. mummy chenemi's Story is not unique many parents in the area have resorted to similar measures,Confining their children's play to the indoors where they can ensure their safety.

The advent of the internent has birthed a new realm of crime it is called the Cyber Crime. Cyber criminals engage in activities Such as hacking, Identity Theft, and online fraud

the organized crime is yet another, the organized crime groups have diversified their operations they engage in drug trafficking, humans trafficking arms smuggling and money laundering. Several others are financial crimes,violent crimes etc.

A Security man Mr ojochegbe, A chief Secunty of Access bank Ayingba branch and a survivor of the recent armed robbery Said the surge in criminal activities is attribued to several factors like economic hard ship, exacerbated by lack of job opportunities in his opinion, has driven some to desperation. for some others, the allure of quick money through illicit means is too tempting to resist.

Detective suleiman paints a grim picture "we're seeing more violent crimes, more drug releted incidents - its a constant battle, and we Simply don't have the resources to fight it effectively." Despite their best efforts, the police are often plaging catch-up, reacting to crimes rather than preventing Them

A too community organizer, mr muhammhed Adejor, believes in the power of unity. "we can't rely solely on the police it's up to us to take a stand to look out for one another. His efforts havr Led to the information of several grass roots initiative aimed at reducing crime and providing positive outlets for young people.

To conclude with, the battle against Criminal activities is a complete and on going challenge that requires a multi- dimensioal approach By Focusing on education and awareness, Strengthening institution, leverging technology, fostering social and economic development, building community resilenes, and enhansing international collaborations, we can make sigortant strides towards a safer and more Secure future Vitimately, the fight against Crime is a shared responsibility. Goverments, Law enforcement agencies, communities, and individuals all have roles to play. By working together we can create a society where safety and justice prevail, and where the dark shadow of criminal activities is Progressively diminished. the journey is arduous but the destination a world with less crime and greater security is well worth the effort

Okunola Aron toluwalope

A mass communication student of Prince Abubakar Audu University