Examining the Social Problem of Kidnapping as a Reaction Against Injustice in Nigeria

Omonijo Dare O., Anyaegbunam Michael C., Obiorah Chidozie B., Nwagbo Samuel N. C, Ayedun Caleb A., Adeleke Victoria Ajibola, Olowookere Elizabeth I., Odukoya Jonathan A. and Agubo Chioma
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Omonijo Dare O.: Department of Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme, Covenant University/Department of Sociology, Olabisi Onabanjo, University, Nigeria
Anyaegbunam Michael C.: Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
Obiorah Chidozie B.: Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
Nwagbo Samuel N. C: Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
Ayedun Caleb A.: Department of Estate Management, Covenant University, Nigeria
Adeleke Victoria Ajibola: Department of Student Affairs, Covenant University, Nigeria / School of Law, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Odukoya Jonathan A.: Department of Psychology, Covenant University, Nigeria
Agubo Chioma: Department of Political Science and International Relations, Covenant University, Nigeria

Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2019, vol. 8, issue 2, 176-185

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.

Keywords: Social Problem; Kidnapping; Reaction; Injustice (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.2478/ajis-2019-0029

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