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1.6 Scope of the study
The scope of this study
borders on the impact of ritual killings on sociocultural deterioration
in Nigeria. The study will further discuss the nature and purpose for
ritual killings perpetuated by Nigeria Youth. It will investigate if
youths’ involvement in ritualism contributes to loss of social
tranquility in society and if high rate of ritualism contributes to
national insecurity. The study is however delimited to Asaba metropolis
in Delta State Nigeria.
1.7 Limitation of the Study
Like in every
human endeavour, the researchers encountered slight constraints while
carrying out the study. The significant constraint was the scantiness of
literature on implication of ritualism on sociocultural deterioration.
discourse. Thus much time and organization was required in sourcing for
the relevant materials, literature, or information and in the process of
data collection. Also the study is limited in period as the study
covered only South-South region with reference to Asaba metropolis,
Delta State. Therefore findings of this study cannot be used for
generalization for other regions or State which creates a gap for
further studies.
1.8 Definition of terms
Ritualism: Also known as
Ritual killings is a violent and extreme type of criminal homicide in
which vital organs of the victim are excised by the slayers for use in
“sacred†rites.
Insecurity: insecurity entails lack of protection
from crime (being unsafe) and lack of freedom from psychological harm
(unprotected from emotional stress resulting from paucity of assurance
that an individual is accepted, has opportunity and choices to fulfill
his or her own potentials including freedom from fear.
National
Security: National security or national defence is the security and
defence of a nation state, including its citizens, economy, and
institutions, which is regarded as a duty of government
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