There are a number of factors that lead to crime in Nigeria: poverty, lack of good education, bad governance and exposure to violence. Poverty can make it difficult for people to meet their basic needs, ultimately leading them to engage in crime as a means of survival.
The lack of education limits people’s opportunities, which also results in crime. Also, exposure to violence while growing up can desensitise people to violence, making them more prone to committing crimes in their adulthood.