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Causes and Effects of Thuggery – JSS 1 Security Education Lesson Note

Security Education JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes – Week 9

Topic: Causes and Effects of Thuggery

Lesson Details

  • Subject: Security Education
  • Class: JSS 1
  • Term: Second Term
  • Week: 9
  • Age: 10–12 years
  • Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. Define thuggery.
  2. Identify the causes of thuggery.
  3. Explain the effects of thuggery on individuals and society.
  4. Suggest ways to prevent thuggery.

Keywords

  • Thuggery
  • Violence
  • Gangs
  • Political unrest
  • Criminal activities

Set Induction

The teacher asks students:

  • Have you ever seen people fighting violently in public?
  • What do you think causes such fights?
  • What happens when people use force to settle disputes?

These questions will introduce the topic.

Entry Behaviour

Students have seen or heard about violent clashes in their communities or on the news.

Learning Resources and Materials

  • News articles on cases of thuggery
  • Short videos on gang violence prevention
  • Posters on peace and conflict resolution

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students have learned about crime and security issues in previous lessons. Thuggery is related to these topics.

Embedded Core Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Ethical Reasoning

Lesson Content

Definition of Thuggery

  • Thuggery refers to violent, criminal, or lawless behavior, often carried out by groups of people known as thugs.
  • Thuggery can involve fighting, intimidation, destruction of property, and harm to people.
  • It is common in political conflicts, cultism, and street gangs.

Causes of Thuggery

  1. Poverty and Unemployment – Lack of jobs leads people to join gangs for survival.
  2. Peer Pressure – Young people may be forced to join violent groups.
  3. Political Influence – Some politicians sponsor thugs for their personal gain.
  4. Drug and Alcohol Abuse – Drugs make people act violently.
  5. Broken Homes and Poor Parenting – Lack of proper guidance leads children into crime.
  6. Lack of Education – Many thugs are uneducated and easily influenced.
  7. Greed and Desire for Quick Wealth – Some people use violence to make money.
  8. Weak Law Enforcement – When the police fail to act, thuggery increases.
  9. Lack of Moral Values – Some people grow up without learning right from wrong.
  10. Desire for Power and Control – Some thugs use violence to gain respect.

Effects of Thuggery

On Individuals

  1. Injury and Death – Thuggery leads to fights and killings.
  2. Arrest and Imprisonment – Thugs often get caught and jailed.
  3. Loss of Education and Opportunities – Thugs may drop out of school.
  4. Drug Addiction – Many thugs become addicted to drugs.
  5. Psychological Trauma – Victims of thuggery suffer from fear and stress.

On Society

  1. Insecurity and Fear – People live in fear due to violence.
  2. Destruction of Property – Thugs destroy homes, cars, and businesses.
  3. Political Instability – Thuggery can lead to election violence.
  4. Bad Reputation for Communities – Places known for thuggery face social stigma.
  5. Economic Decline – Businesses close down due to insecurity.

Ways to Prevent Thuggery

  1. Providing Jobs and Skills Training – Unemployed youth need work opportunities.
  2. Strengthening Law Enforcement – The police should arrest and punish thugs.
  3. Encouraging Education – Education reduces crime rates.
  4. Promoting Good Parenting – Parents should teach children good morals.
  5. Banning Political Thuggery – Politicians should not sponsor violence.
  6. Creating Youth Empowerment Programs – Government should support young people.
  7. Raising Public Awareness – People should be educated about the dangers of thuggery.
  8. Controlling Drug Abuse – Drug laws should be enforced.
  9. Encouraging Peaceful Conflict Resolution – Schools and communities should teach peace methods.
  10. Community Policing – Local security groups can help prevent violence.

Evaluation

Choose the correct option:

  1. What is thuggery?
    a) Peaceful behavior
    b) Violent and criminal activities
    c) Helping others
    d) A type of school sport

  2. One major cause of thuggery is:
    a) Good education
    b) Poverty and unemployment
    c) Hard work
    d) Honesty

  3. What is a common effect of thuggery?
    a) Peace in society
    b) Increase in education
    c) Destruction of property
    d) Economic growth

  4. How does drug abuse contribute to thuggery?
    a) It makes people calm
    b) It causes violent behavior
    c) It improves decision-making
    d) It helps in conflict resolution

  5. Which of these can help prevent thuggery?
    a) Strengthening law enforcement
    b) Ignoring violent behavior
    c) Encouraging youth to fight
    d) Supporting illegal activities

  6. Who benefits from thuggery?
    a) Society
    b) Business owners
    c) Politicians and gang leaders
    d) Students

  7. What happens to many thugs?
    a) They become successful
    b) They get arrested or killed
    c) They improve their communities
    d) They become doctors

  8. Which of the following is NOT an effect of thuggery?
    a) Increased security
    b) Fear among people
    c) Political violence
    d) Destruction of lives and property

  9. How can communities stop thuggery?
    a) By ignoring the problem
    b) By supporting violent groups
    c) By educating young people
    d) By allowing criminals to rule

  10. What is a major reason young people join gangs?
    a) To help others
    b) To become rich quickly
    c) To focus on their studies
    d) To practice peacekeeping

Class Activity Discussion

  1. What is thuggery?
  2. Why do some young people become thugs?
  3. How does drug abuse lead to thuggery?
  4. What are some dangers of thuggery?
  5. How does thuggery affect businesses in a community?
  6. What can parents do to prevent their children from becoming thugs?
  7. How does political thuggery affect elections?
  8. What are some ways to discourage violence in schools?
  9. How can religious and community leaders help stop thuggery?
  10. Why is it important to educate young people about the dangers of thuggery?

Conclusion

The teacher marks students’ work and provides feedback.

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