This study aimed at assessing knowledge of
schizophrenia and attitude towards vagrant
sufferers in urban and rural areas of the state.
The sample of 583 and 120 respondents from
urban and rural areas respectively were drawn
using the multi-stage sampling technique. Data
generated were statistically analyzed using the
SPSS version 11 of Fishers test (ANOVA). The
significant finding among others shows that
knowledge is most potent factor to determine
attitude towards vagrant sufferers of
schizophrenia. Conclusively, it was recommended
that government legislate against mass media
organizations negative depictions of sufferers of
mental illness. Also, goverment should make as one
of the health policies, free treatment of patients
living with schizophrenia after diagnosis.