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JAMB 2003 - Question 23

Government 2003 JAMB Past Questions - Question 23: In the pre-colonial Igbo society, the maintenance of peace and order was the function of the

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
In the pre-colonial Igbo society, the maintenance of peace and order was the function of the
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

In the pre-colonial Igbo societythe maintenance of peace and order was the function of age grades. Their dutieswere as follows:(1) They performed police duties in maintaining andenforcing law and order.(2) They checked wrong use of powers by paramount chiefsand council of elders.(3)They helped in the execution of policies anddecisions made in the community.