About Us

Vision Statement

The Department is committed to be a leading institution in producing highly skilled professionals who are essential for effective prevention of security breaches, rehabilitation and probation services, as well as security and disaster management. We strive to excel in criminal and forensic investigation, as well as in the control and management of security organisations and systems within contemporary society. Through our rigorous programme, we aspire to equip our graduates with the knowledge, skills, and ethical values necessary to meet the evolving challenges of the modern world, ensuring the safety and security of our communities.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Criminology and Security Studies Department at the University of Ilorin is to foster a comprehensive understanding of crime, justice, and security issues, empowering students to become critically thinking professionals, equipped to address the complex challenges of crime prevention, law enforcement, and national security. Through innovative teaching, research, and community engagement, we aim to:

  • Instill in students a deep understanding of criminology and security studies, enabling them to apply their knowledge in diverse socio-cultural contexts, and providing an intellectually stimulating and fulfilling learning experience
  • Provide students with broad and balanced theories and methods of the discipline.
  • Cultivate in students the ability to apply their knowledge and skills of the course to understand and provide solutions to societal problems in Nigeria and elsewhere.
  • Instill in students a deep understanding of criminology and security studies, enabling them to apply their knowledge in diverse contexts, and provide an intellectually stimulating and fulfilling learning experience.
  • Instill in students an appreciation of the importance of Criminology and Security Studies in contemporary world affairs.
  • Develop in students a range of useful competencies for employment, whether in the public sector, private sector, or self-employment.