GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT In the Niger Delta Region, kidnapping took its evil root in Port Harcourt River State and spread to other parts of the region including Akwa Ibom State. This paper focused on the impact of kidnapping in the Niger Delta Region in general and Akwa Ibom State in particular. This impact was examined under Physical, Physiological, Political, Economic and Social. Even though, existing literature review are few being in contemporary issues in Nigeria, the available information will be explained. Theories on crime and kidnapping will be adopted to give direction to the writing. The scope of the study was the Public, Security Agents and Victims. The researcher showed the impact created by kidnapping and how it has affected development and created insecurity in Akwa Ibom State. Finally the researcher came up with some recommendations, one of which was that Federal Government of Nigeria should review our criminal justice system, and amend the constitution to take care of kidnapping menace. If adopted will further help to curb the menace of the Kidnapers. KEYWORDS: Kidnapping, kidnaped Victims