The Role Of The Mass Media In The Campaign Against Yahoo Boys: A Study Of Youths In Yenagoa Metropolis
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to examine the role of the mass media in the campaign against yahoo boys a study of youths in Yenagoa Metropolis, to determine the perception of residents of Yenagoa metropolis on activities of yahoo boys (419), to determine the Socio-Economic background of yahoo boys, to determine the influence of Ethnicity on the activities of yahoo boys, to determine the extent of awareness of the activities of yahoo boys given the mass media campaign. To achieve the aim of the study, literature was reviewed. Survey research method was used in which questionnaire as the major instrument, was distributed to various respondents in the execution of the study. Samples were selected using the systematic random sampling techniques. Chi-square and simple percentages was used in analyzing the data. From the findings, there is a need for a massive campaign awareness and action from all Religions Leaders, Youth association, Parents, Teachers, Guardians, and Multinational Companies e.t.c There is also the need to have a sound Socio-Economic and Technological Environment to avoid the existence of cybercrime in our society. Finally, it was recommended that a better economic system, creation of opportunities for the young Nigerian, would also make a lot differences. Since it was observed that majority of the respondents perceived the involvement of young people in cybercrime as a result of economic condition. And Government should try and sensitize the Police force, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFCC), Independent Corruption Practices Commission (ITPC) and other security operatives on how to detect and prevent cybercrimes with technology