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

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. Language: en