Kidnapping for ransom has become a serious problem in Nigeria, affecting individuals, families, and society as a whole. While criminals may benefit financially from this illegal activity, the consequences are devastating for victims and hinder the country’s economic growth. The increasing rate of kidnapping has created fear among citizens, discouraged tourism and investment, and posed a major challenge to security management.
This study examines the causes of kidnapping and its impact on
security and development in Nigeria. The findings suggest that factors like
unemployment, poverty, drug abuse, and social inequality contribute to the rise
of kidnapping, with many young people getting involved in these crimes. Despite
government efforts to tackle the issue, kidnapping continues to spread.
To address this problem, society must educate and guide young
people toward positive values like honesty, integrity, and non-violence. The
government must also take strong action by creating more job opportunities,
investing in infrastructure, and reducing poverty to discourage youth from
turning to crime. Only by tackling the root causes can Nigeria achieve a safer
and more stable society.
Author
(s) Details
Brown Egbe Isokon
Department of Social Work, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Ude Bassey Obeten
Department of Social Work, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Oru Takim Tiku
Department of Social Work, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Agnes Ubana Enang
Department of Public Administration, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Samson Uche Nwaubani
Department of Public Administration, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Okwu Augustina Onyema
Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Mary Effiong
Department of Sociology and Social Work, Obong University, Akwa Ibom State,
Nigeria.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nicass/v1/2060
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