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A nation under siege: The anatomy of kidnapping in Nigeria

Kidnapping has become a serious challenge in Nigeria, as there has been an escalation of kidnapping incidences in recent years. This article conducts a comprehensive review on the issue of kidnapping in Nigeria, with a focus on highlighting the underlying causes of the menace, such as; poverty and unemployment. It examines the effects of kidnapping on individuals and communities in Nigeria as well as the governmental responses, including the response of security agencies. The article also examines the involvement of organized criminal groups, in the kidnapping activities, as well as the associ…