Open AccessAn Examination of the Causes of Kidnapping and Its Attendant Challenges in Ogun State, Nigeria
Author(s) -
Segun Ayotunde Olulowo,
Solomon Taiwo Babawale,
Kehinde Michael Anani
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of religion and human relations
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2006-5442
DOI - 10.4314/jrhr.v13i1.7
Subject(s) - ogun state , ransom , poverty , unemployment , government (linguistics) , state (computer science) , local government area , descriptive statistics , psychological intervention , sociology , politics , descriptive research , work (physics) , psychology , economic growth , political science , social science , public relations , criminology , law , economics , local government , engineering , mechanical engineering , linguistics , philosophy , statistics , mathematics , algorithm , psychiatry , computer science
Kidnappers have become thorns in the flesh of citizens and foreigners domicile in Ogun state. The paper examines causes of kidnapping and its consequences, investigates the roles of schools, religion and government in tackling the problem. The paper adopted a descriptive method; questionnaires were administered among Churches in Ogun State. Analysis revealed quest for ransom, revenge, rituals, Poverty, youth’s unemployment, and many more. Kidnappings have economic, political, social and psychological impacts. The paper proposed families, schools, religion and government interventions, strengthening the culture of hard work and stepping up of religious ethical teachings.