KIDNAPPING FOR RANSOM: THE PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPLICATIONS ON THE FAMILIES AND VICTIMS

Abstract

This study highlighted kidnapping for ransom as a trauma that impacted on the victims as well as their families negatively, the origin, types of kidnapping and the incidence of kidnapping in Nigeria were also highlighted. The research question is on the psychosocial implications on the families of the victims. Review of related literatures and theoretical framework of kidnapping were presented. Conclusion and recommendations were based on the ne