As a system ascertained to be holistic in approach, and based on the philosophy of indigenous inhabitants, the indigenous justice system mostly guided by unwritten laws, customs, and cultural values has not only helped in curtailing crime, but also served restorative purpose for both the offenders and the victims (Melton, 1995) . This paper attempts to contribute to the body of knowledge on the indigenous justice system by answering two main research questions: an exploration of how the Indigenous Justice System works among the Aboriginal Peoples; and how effective the informal social control mechanism of this system has been in curtailing crime and deviance. The purpose of the paper is to view the Indigenous Justice System of Aboriginal Peoples
