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EXTERMINATING CASES OF KIDNAPPING THROUGH THE USE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS TECHNIQUES IN NIGERIA



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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