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An Intercultural Approach to Tackling Kidnapping and Banditry in Oyo State, South-West Nigeria

Kidnapping and banditry have emerged as significant threats to human security, social cohesion, economic development and peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. Although these forms of insecurity have historically been associated more strongly with northern Nigeria, their increasing manifestation in South-West Nigeria has generated growing concern among governments, communities, religious organisations and security agencies. Oyo State presents an important case because of its geographical size, extensive rural and forest corridors, agricultural economy, ethnic and religious diversity, and proximity t…