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Kidnapping In Nigeria Implications For National Security
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1.2 Statement of the Problem
Kidnapping
took a rather dramatic dimension in Nigeria recently with its spread to
other areas of the country from the Niger Delta region. This has
therefore posed a serious challenge to Nigeria’s national security. Its
impact on the nation has been quite enormous as it affects the
socio-economic cum political lives of average Nigerians. This study in
the quest of finding solution to the menace of kidnapping in Nigeria,
seeks to answer the following question.
1.3 Research Questions
(1) What is the relationship between kidnapping and national security?
(2) What are the factors that are responsible for the increase of kidnapping in Nigeria?
(3) What are the effects of Kidnapping on Nigeria’s national security?
(4) What are the challenges faced in dealing with the problem of kidnapping in Nigeria?
(5) What are the roles of government in curbing the menace of kidnapping?
1.4 Objectives of the Study
The specific objectives of this study therefore are:
(1) To determine the relationship between kidnapping and national security.
(2) To examine the various factors responsible for kidnapping in Nigeria.
(3) To determine the implications of kidnapping to Nigeria’s national security.
(4) To highlight the challenges in eradicating the problem of kidnapping.
(5) To propose in Nigeria measures that could be adopted to effectively check the growth of kidnapping in Nigeria.
1.5 Research Assumption
At
the inception of democracy in Nigeria kidnapping cases were perpetuated
by militants of the Niger Delta who were fighting for a common course
of resource control. The capabilities of the militants to carry out
attack especially in engagement with the military shows the level of
security deterioration in the Niger Delta region. Likewise, the
kidnapping of people which has bedevilled the society recently is also
perpetuated by youths of the society.
This study therefore seeks to
establish that if opportunities of good education, employment and an
environment for self sustenance are provided for these youths, the
problem of kidnapping will be easily curbed. It also seeks to establish
that a proper training and equipping of the security agencies will go a
long way in reducing crimes especially kidnapping incidences.
1.5 Significance of the Study
The
issue of kidnapping could be relatively new to Nigeria compared to
other countries. This therefore poses a great challenge to the
government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in its combating of crime
and maintaining national security. This paper therefore will be
beneficial to the government of Nigeria in putting in place machineries
to fight against this menace. It will also be beneficial to security
agencies who are directly or indirectly involved incurbing the problem
of kidnapping in the country.
This study will also add to the
existing literature and body of knowledge on the topical issue of
kidnapping as it relates to the issue of national security especially in
Nigeria. It will also be a reference material for subsequent research
work.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The study was set out with four objective: to determine the relationship between kidnapping and national security, to examine the various factors responsible for kidnapping in Nigeria, to determine the implication of kidnapping on national security, examine the challenges of curbing kidnapping in Nigeria and proffer ways of curbing the spread of the menace of kidnapping in Nigeria. The methodology used included the questionnaire as well as descriptive analysis of data presented. The study reveal ... Continue reading---
