Week 8: Crimes Affecting National Security
Subject: Security Education
Class: JSS 3
Week of the First Term: 8th Week
Topic: Crimes Affecting National Security
Sub-Topic: Definition and Examples of Vandalism, Understanding Bunkering and Its Impacts, Overview of Terrorism and Its Threats
Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define vandalism, bunkering, and terrorism and explain their impact on national security.
- Identify examples of vandalism and bunkering and describe their consequences.
- Discuss the threats posed by terrorism to national security and society.
Entry Behaviour
Students should have a basic understanding of crimes and their consequences in society.
Instructional Materials
- Textbooks on National Security and Crimes
- Visual aids depicting acts of vandalism, bunkering, and terrorism
- News reports on recent national security incidents
Reference Materials
Babalola, G. M. (2022). Security Education for Junior Secondary Schools 3. Metropolitan Publishers Limited, Lagos.
Olagunju, D., Sa’ad, G., Arisi, R. O., & Nwadike, J. (2009). Security Education for Junior Secondary School Book 3. West African Book, Lagos.
Content
Crimes Affecting National Security
Vandalism refers to the deliberate destruction or damage to public or private property, often motivated by anger, rebellion, or criminal intent. It affects national security by targeting important infrastructure or symbols of governance, which can disrupt societal order and instill fear.
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Examples of Vandalism:
- Graffiti on government buildings or historical monuments.
- Sabotage of public infrastructure like power grids, water systems, or transportation networks.
- Destruction of public amenities such as street lights, parks, or road signs.
Vandalism weakens the sense of safety and order in society, leading to instability.
Understanding Bunkering and Its Impacts
Bunkering is the illegal siphoning or tapping of oil from pipelines or storage facilities, often in countries with significant oil resources. This criminal activity has far-reaching impacts on national security:
- Economic Loss: Leads to massive revenue loss for the government and oil companies, weakening the nation’s economy.
- Environmental Damage: Causes severe pollution, oil spills, and destruction of ecosystems, which can trigger conflicts with local communities.
- Funding of Criminal Activities: Proceeds from illegal bunkering often fund militant groups, terrorist organizations, and criminal syndicates, increasing the threat to national security.
- Violence and Instability: It often leads to violent clashes between criminal gangs, security forces, and local communities, destabilizing regions involved in oil bunkering.
Overview of Terrorism and Its Threats
Terrorism is the use of violence, intimidation, or threats to achieve political, religious, or ideological objectives. Terrorist groups seek to destabilize governments, harm civilians, and create widespread fear.
Key Threats of Terrorism:
- Loss of Lives: Terrorist attacks result in significant loss of human lives and can traumatize affected communities.
- Disruption of Social Order: Bombings, shootings, and kidnappings lead to instability and societal panic.
- Economic Impact: Terrorism disrupts businesses, tourism, and trade, damaging the national economy.
- Weakening of Government Authority: Successful terrorist attacks undermine public confidence in government and security forces, creating a perception of vulnerability.
- Global Security Risk: Terrorism often transcends national borders, creating threats to international peace and cooperation.
Step 1: Introduction
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