EXTERMINATING CASES OF KIDNAPPING
THROUGH THE USE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS TECHNIQUES IN NIGERIA
Amadi, Richard Nlemanya
Department of Mass Communication,
Rivers State University of Science
and Technology, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt
ABSTRACT
This
study investigated techniques adopted by the Nigerian government to tackle
cases of kidnapping in the country. This study was guided by two major public
relations theories/models namely, transfer process and two-way-asymmetrical
models. Population of the study comprised 800 Nigerians who responded to the 18
item questionnaire transmitted through a web page. Findings shows that the war
against kidnapping is yet to be won as a result of total neglect by the
Nigerian government in the utilization of public relations strategies in
fighting cases of kidnapping in the country, therefore, recommended adoption of
research
oriented formular to ascertain the needs and aspirations of the
citizens through well fashioned communication strategies to lay to rest cases
of kidnapping in the country.
Keywords: Kidnapping, criminal, public relations,
strategies, Nigeria, government, economic, development, war, exterminate.
INTRODUCTION
One
major problem confronting Nigeria today has been the cases of kidnapping and governments
at all levels have made concerted efforts to exterminate the cankerworm but to
no avail.
Kidnapping
is criminal and inimical to development. Kidnapping is abducting and holding
anybody captive, typically to obtain a ransom. According to the 10th
edition of the Black’s Law Dictionary, to kidnap is to seize and take away (a
person) by force or fraud, often with a demand for ransom. It is, against the
will of a person and confining him or her to a controlled space for illegal
purposes.
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