PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE IMAGE OF THE MILITARY SPECIAL TASK FORCE (STF) AND ITS OPERATIONS IN PLATEAU STATE
1 Department of Mass Communication, Federal University Lokoja
2 Department of Television Journalism, NTA Television College. Affiliated to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Kaduna State justice.
* Corresponding author: israel.bigun@fulokoja.edu.ng
2 Department of Television Journalism, NTA Television College. Affiliated to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Kaduna State justice.
* Corresponding author: israel.bigun@fulokoja.edu.ng
Abstract
This study investigated the public perception of the
image of the military Special Task Force (STF) peace
keeping operations in Plateau State in furtherance of the
enhancement of better civil-military relations. In doing
so, the survey method was used to elicit responses from a
sample drawn from purposively selected communities
considered as flash points and hosts to the STF in five
local government areas, covering the three senatorial
zones of the state. The sample consisted of 400
respondents chosen from the population using random
sampling technique. The questionnaire was the
instrument used for data collection while the SPSS
software was deployed for the analysis of data. Using the
Systems theory and the Social Information Processing
Model of Perception, the study discovered that the STF
has generated an image considered less than desirable,
while also factors such as lack of respect for civilian
population and highhandedness affect the level of
cooperation that the STF receives from the populace.
However, the organization was recognized as being
combative, dutiful and helpful to communities. Also, the
PR strategies used by the STF were identified as not
being too effective in smoothening the operations in host
communities. Therefore, the study recommended a more
humane and cooperative approach to civil-military
relations by the STF where the STF will be more
courteous, accessible and friendly to their host
communities and also engaging in community relations
activities towards boosting its image.
Keywords
Image
Public Perception
Peace Keeping
Civil- Military Relations
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How to Cite
BIGUN, I. N., JIBRIL, K., & AMEH, L. A. (2021). PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE IMAGE OF THE MILITARY SPECIAL TASK FORCE (STF) AND ITS OPERATIONS IN PLATEAU STATE. Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, 12(1), 95-103. https://doi.org/10.67862/hjjgs.2021.d9sorfko
I. N. BIGUN, K. JIBRIL, and L. A. AMEH, "PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE IMAGE OF THE MILITARY SPECIAL TASK FORCE (STF) AND ITS OPERATIONS IN PLATEAU STATE," Humanity - Jos Journal Of General Studies, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 95-103, January 2021. doi: 10.67862/hjjgs.2021.d9sorfko
