Examining the Social Problem of Kidnapping as a Reaction Against Injustice in Nigeria
| Autor: | Caleb Abiodun Ayedun, Elizabeth I. Olowookere, Dare Ojo Omonijo, Jonathan A. Odukoya, Victoria Ajibola Adeleke, Chioma Agubo, Chidozie B. Obiorah, Michael C. Anyaegbunam, Samuel N. C. Nwagbo |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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050204 development studies
05 social sciences Economics Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) Subject (philosophy) 050301 education General Social Sciences Poison control Developing country Environmental Science (miscellaneous) Criminology Social issues Backwardness Injustice Power (social and political) Race (biology) Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) Political science 0502 economics and business Business Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) 0503 education |
| Zdroj: | Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. 8:176-185 |
| ISSN: | 2281-4612 |
| DOI: | 10.2478/ajis-2019-0029 |
| Popis: | 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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