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    Dynamics of Kidnapping and Its Implications on Human Security in Adamawa State, Nigeria
    (Kenyatta University, 2024-06) Girei, Musa Umar
    Kidnapping has raised serious implications to human security in Adamawa State. This is because the crime has become a multi-million Naira industry in the State and therefore a lucrative business. This study examined the dynamics of kidnapping and its implications on human security in Adamawa State specifically Girei Local Government. The study investigated the prevalence of kidnapping by type, examined the factors encouraging kidnapping, determined the implications of kidnapping on human security and identified the challenges associated with mitigating kidnapping in Adamawa State. The research adopted three theories: the Rational Choice Theory (RCT) to explain why an individual chooses to engage in kidnapping; the Routine Activity Theory (RAT) which explains how individuals were kidnapped and lastly the Situational Crime Prevention theory (SCP) which explains how to mitigate kidnapping and achieve human security. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The research was carried out in Girei Local Government Area which is said to be the worst hit in kidnapping incidences in the state. The study sampled 20% of the target population of 769 persons. Both Purposive sampling and snow ball sampling were used to draw 154 respondents from the target population. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used as instruments for data collection. The quantitative data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics, while the qualitative data was analyzed using descriptive analysis guided by the themes and pattern generated. The findings were discussed according to the objectives of the study. The response rate was 94.8%. The study discovered that political kidnapping, kidnapping for revenge, kidnapping for ritual and kidnapping for ransom were the most prevalent types in Adamawa State. Some of the factors found to encourage kidnapping include: unemployment, greediness, availability of illegal firearms in the society, desire to get rich quickly and corruption in the government. The effects of kidnapping include economic, political, social and psychological effects both to the victims and the society at large. Some of the recommendations from the study include provision of adequate security, establishment of poverty alleviation programmes and provision of employment opportunities to the youths.