An exploratory study on kidnapping as an emerging crime in Nigeria

This chapter traces the history of kidnapping as a precursor to the recent spike in violent crimes in Nigeria. The crime of kidnapping is not a new crime in human history. Many nations have experienced and dealt with this crime before the recent spike in Nigeria. The purpose of this chapter is to st...

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Authors: Oludare, Alaba M. (Author) ; Okoye, Ifeoma E. (Author) ; Tsado, Lucy K. 1970- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Crime, mental health and the criminal justice system in Africa
Year: 2021, Pages: 89-119
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