Examining the Social Problem of Kidnapping as a Reaction against Injustice in Nigeria
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2019-07
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Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies
Abstract
Although, studies have shown several cases of kidnapping in both developed and developing countries but
the case of a developing country like Nigeria is seems to be pathetic and worrisome, largely because of its
contributions to the ancient slave trade that greatly affected several Nigerians for many centuries in the
past. With such awful experiences in the past and its contribution to backwardness of the human race, one
would have thought that cases of kidnapping would never occur in Nigeria, but the reverse has been the
case in the contemporary. Hence, several studies have emerged on the subject of kidnapping in recent
times. However, it could be observed that these studies are strongly connected with rituals power, wealth
and traditional purposes. While the nature of the Nigerian society which is characterised by injustice and its
contributions to the menace of kidnapping has been hitherto neglected in academic literature. The present
study intends to address this flaw in knowledge by addressing the three research questions raised. Being a
review paper, the study engaged secondary data in collecting relevant information to analyse and illustrate
questions raised. The study argues that if the current high level of injustice in Nigeria could be reduced,
there may be a corresponding reduction in the cases of kidnapping.
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Social Problem, Kidnapping