Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies
Volume 8, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 176-185

Examining the Social Problem of Kidnapping as a Reaction Against Injustice in Nigeria (Article) (Open Access)

Omonijo D.O. , Anyaegbunam M.C. , Obiorah C.B. , Nwagbo S.N.C. , Ayedun C.A. , Adeleke V.A. , Olowookere E.I. , Odukoya J.A. , Agubo C.
  • a Department of Industrial Work Experience Scheme, Covenant University, Department of Sociology, Olabisi Onabanjo, University, Nigeria
  • b Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
  • c Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
  • d Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
  • e Department of Estate Management, Covenant University, Nigeria
  • f Department of Affairs, Covenant University, Nigeria, School of Law, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • g Department of Psychology, Covenant University, Nigeria
  • h Department of Psychology, Covenant University, Nigeria
  • i Department of Political Science and International Relations, Covenant University, Nigeria

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. © 2019 Dare O. Omonijo et al., published by Sciendo 2019.

Author Keywords

kidnapping injustice Social Problem reaction

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85069954050&doi=10.2478%2fajis-2019-0029&partnerID=40&md5=44069b5b70ef32e9995054c61ceb0401
DOI: 10.2478/ajis-2019-0029
ISSN: 22813993
Original Language: English