Oluokun Adewumi Esther

Dept of Physical and Health Education, Federal College of Educatio (Special) ,Oyo ,Oyo State

Abstract

Security is described as a state of stability and continuity of livelihood (stable and steady income), predictability of daily life (knowing what to expect), protection from crime (feeling safe), and freedom from psychological harm (safety or protection from emotional stress which results from the assurance or knowing that one is wanted, accepted, loved and protected in one’s community or neighbourhood and by people around, while insecurity is the opposite of the aforementioned. Some issues and causes of insecurity were examined in this paper as it influences the mental health and students’ general wellbeing in Oyo East Local government area of Oyo State. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made.