Abstract:
Kidnapping for ritual death has reached pandemic proportions, and the scope of the problem is far broader than it appears. Despite countless studies on kidnapping for ritual slaughter, this problem persists. It is important to explore the factors that lead to ritual kidnapping among youths in Nigeria's south-western state. A descriptive survey research approach was used in this study. There are several factors that contribute to kidnapping for ritual killing and based on this conclusion, it is suggested that capacity building and awareness campaigns be established in order to reduce kidnapping for ritual slaughter. The government should give social amenities, generate jobs, and teach young people about creativity and invention, among other programs that can increase people's economic capacity and substantially reduce kidnapping for ritual slaughter.
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