Rational Choice Theory of Crime

Punishment Implications For Kidnapping In Nigeria

Authors

  • Chukwuemeka A F Okoye Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
  • Chiamaka O Joe-Akunne Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
  • Bernard C `Chine Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Keywords:

Rational choice, punishment, Kidnapping

Abstract

This paper examined the position of the Rational Choice Theory vis-à-vis the commission of crime such as Kidnapping and how best to control it through the application of stiffer
punishments. The authors approached this vexed issue by exploring the concept of
Kidnapping and its categories. The paper also discussed theoretical approaches to the phenomenon of Kidnapping in Nigeria. The authors also aligned themselves with the
position of the Rational Choice Theory by advocating for more proactive punishment regimen as a panacea to the phenomenon of Kidnapping in Nigeria. The paper therefore, recommended among others for confiscation and destruction of all properties accruing from this ignoble act of kidnapping in order to deter further commission of such crimes.

Author Biographies

Chukwuemeka A F Okoye, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Department of Psychology

Chiamaka O Joe-Akunne, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Department of Psychology

Bernard C `Chine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Department of Psychology

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Published

2018-07-16

How to Cite

Okoye, C. A. F., Joe-Akunne, C. O., & `Chine, B. C. (2018). Rational Choice Theory of Crime: Punishment Implications For Kidnapping In Nigeria. Practicum Psychologia, 6(1). Retrieved from https://journals.aphriapub.com/index.php/PP/article/view/145

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