Spatial pattern of kidnapping and armed robbery incidents in Kogi central senatorial district, Nigeria: a geocriminology perspective

Kidnapping and armed robbery have become defining threats to human security in North Central Nigeria, yet the geography of these offences remains poorly documented at the subnational scale. This study analysed the spatial pattern and environmental determinants of both offences in Kogi Central Senatorial District using an explanatory sequential mixed methods design. Ninety five police recorded incidents were compiled for the five Local Government Areas of the district and combined with 109 va