Transnational Organized Crime, Mass Kidnapping and National Security in Nigeria

The transnational organized crime and incessant incidences of mass kidnapping have grown into a severe national security threat to the country’s socio-economic wellbeing. Hence, the studies aim to investigate the incidence of mass kidnapping as a form of organized crime and the dangers it cause to life and safety of property. The study applied the conflict theoretical assumptions and employed Qualitative Data Analysis procedure (QDA) based on previous studies to review researched documents conducted on transnational organized crime and mass kidnapping trends. The government lacks the political will to strengthen institutional capabilities, social exclusion, unemployment and others. The study suggests measures to curb the menace: public awareness programs on civic responsibilities, collaborative approach between the security forces and community police, appropriate sanctions strict monitoring of SIM-card registration stop kidnap ransom payment and job creation.