Section A: Objective Questions (30 Questions)
1. What is the main purpose of reporting common crimes?
a) To become a hero
b) To notify the appropriate authorities of illegal activities
c) To make money
d) To avoid personal involvement
2. Which of the following is an example of a civil case?
a) Armed robbery
b) Murder
c) Divorce
d) Rape
3. In a criminal case, who administers justice?
a) The police
b) The prosecutor
c) The judge
d) The victim
4. What is the penalty for a person convicted in a criminal case?
a) A fine only
b) Imprisonment or death sentence
c) Reprimand
d) A warning
5. Which of the following is a responsibility of the public prosecutor?
a) Investigating the crime
b) Convicting criminals
c) Taking the case to court if it is genuine
d) Punishing the offender
6. Where can a criminal case be appealed if the convicted person wants to contest
the judgment?
a) High Court
b) Police Station
c) Supreme Court
d) Local Court
7. Which of the following is NOT a government agency responsible for reporting
crimes?
a) The Nigerian Police Force (NPF)
b) Nigerian Armed Forces (NAF)
c) The Nigerian National Football Federation (NNFF)
d) Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
8. Which of these is a branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces?
a) Nigerian Police Force (NPF)
b) Navy
c) Nigerian Immigration Service
d) The Federal Road Safety Corps
9. What should you do when reporting a crime?
a) Stay calm
b) Be agitated
c) Discuss with others first
d) Use a mobile phone at the scene
10. What is the role of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC)?
a) To make arrests only
b) To protect citizens and property
c) To provide legal counsel
d) To manage prisons
11. Which of the following is the role of the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission (EFCC)?
a) To handle military operations
b) To fight corruption and financial crimes
c) To manage prisons
d) To provide emergency services
12. Which government agency is tasked with controlling illegal drug use and
trafficking in Nigeria?
a) Nigerian Police Force
b) Nigerian Customs Service
c) Nigerian Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
d) State Security Service (SSS)
13. Which of the following is NOT a procedure in handling a criminal case?
a) The victim reports the crime to the police
b) The police investigate and report to the prosecutor
c) The judge immediately punishes the suspect
d) The case is presented in court by the prosecutor
14. What should you do when you witness a crime?
a) Discuss the crime with others
b) Stay calm and report to the appropriate authorities
c) Leave the area immediately
d) Take the law into your own hands
15. Why should a person hide their identity when reporting a crime?
a) To avoid embarrassment
b) To protect themselves from danger
c) To avoid credit for the report
d) To make the report anonymous
16. Which of the following is a recommended way to report a crime?
a) Through a written, visual, or audio-visual account
b) By posting on social media
c) By telling everyone around you
d) By calling a friend
17. Which of the following is an example of a criminal case?
a) Chieftaincy dispute
b) Divorce
c) Murder
d) Inheritance dispute
18. What is the first step in reporting a criminal case?
a) The police investigate the crime
b) The court administers justice
c) The victim or witness reports to the police
d) The prosecutor takes the case to court
19. What is one of the benefits of reporting crimes?
a) It guarantees the suspect’s release
b) It reduces the rate of crime
c) It guarantees the victim a reward
d) It punishes the victim
20. What does the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) primarily deal with?
a) Human rights violations
b) Immigration issues
c) Customs and import duties
d) Financial crimes
21. Which of the following is NOT a way to stay safe while reporting a crime?
a) Hide your identity
b) Stay at a safe distance from the crime scene
c) Use a mobile phone openly at the scene
d) Report to appropriate authorities
22. Which of the following is an example of a government agency that can be
contacted to report economic crimes?
a) Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency
b) Nigerian Armed Forces
c) Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
d) Nigeria Immigration Service
23. What type of case involves a crime against the state or humanity?
a) Civil case
b) Criminal case
c) Family case
d) Property dispute
24. What is the main function of the Department of State Services (SSS)?
a) To manage immigration
b) To handle national security issues
c) To handle drug enforcement
d) To manage trade regulations
25. Which of the following is a key characteristic of criminal cases?
a) They involve individuals or organizations only
b) They carry penalties like imprisonment or death sentence
c) They are resolved by personal negotiations
d) They only require a written report
26. Which of these is an important factor when handling information on a crime?
a) Discuss the crime with others before reporting
b) Record accurate details about the crime
c) Make your identity known to others
d) Always use a phone at the scene of the crime
27. What is a good way to record the crime you have witnessed?
a) Post on social media
b) Write a detailed report
c) Discuss with people at the scene
d) Ignore the crime
28. What role does the police play in the criminal justice system?
a) They investigate and report crimes
b) They prosecute offenders
c) They pass judgment on offenders
d) They provide legal counsel
29. What is one important thing to avoid when reporting a crime?
a) Reporting to the police
b) Using a mobile phone at the crime scene
c) Hiding your identity
d) Making an accurate account of the crime
30. Which of the following is a responsibility of a good citizen regarding crime?
a) To ignore crime
b) To report crime suspects
c) To take matters into their own hands
d) To protect criminals
Section B: True or False (10 Questions)
1. True or False: Civil cases are those where the state is not involved.
2. True or False: Reporting crimes helps reduce the rate of crimes in society.
3. True or False: A criminal case may involve penalties like imprisonment or death.
4. True or False: The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) is the only agency that handles all
types of crimes.
5. True or False: The victim or witness must report a crime to the police before the case
can go to court.
6. True or False: It is safe to use a mobile phone openly at the scene of a crime while
recording.
7. True or False: Reporting crimes is not the responsibility of citizens.
8. True or False: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) handles
economic crimes.
9. True or False: The judge is responsible for investigating crimes.
10. True or False: Criminal cases involve offenses against individuals, groups, or
humanity.
Section C: Fill in the Blank (10 Questions)
1. The first step in handling a criminal case is for the victim or witness to __________.
2. In criminal cases, the punishment may include __________ or death sentence.
3. The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) is responsible for investigating __________.
4. The __________ handles economic and financial crimes in Nigeria.
5. Reporting crimes helps law enforcement agencies to __________ suspects.
6. It is important to make an accurate __________ of the crime when reporting.
7. The Nigerian __________ Service deals with issues related to customs and import
duties.
8. When reporting a crime, it is crucial to __________ your identity.
9. The __________ is responsible for handling national security issues in Nigeria.
10. The Department of State Services (SSS) is also known as the __________.
Section D: Solving Problem Questions (10 Questions)
1. You witness a robbery at a local market. Describe the steps you would take to
report the crime safely and effectively.
2. A neighbor is seen engaging in suspicious behavior. How would you report this
to the authorities without putting yourself at risk?
3. If you were the victim of a burglary, what steps would you take to report the
crime to the Nigerian Police Force?
4. You overhear a conversation about an upcoming illegal protest. What actions
should you take to report this to the appropriate authorities?
5. Describe how you would make an accurate account of a crime that you witnessed
without exposing yourself to danger.
6. A friend tells you about an instance of bribery involving a government official.
How would you report this without endangering your friend?
7. You see someone being physically attacked on the street. How would you report
this crime to ensure both your safety and the victim’s safety?
8. If you have information about a drug trafficking operation, how would you go
about reporting it to the authorities?
9. You are a witness to a car accident, but there is a dispute over who is at fault.
How would you report your account of the accident to the police?
10. You suspect a business is engaging in fraudulent activities. How would you
gather and report evidence of this crime to the authorities?