Now that the kidnap train has reached Edo State, where is next?

It is certainly easier to destroy than to build. It is much easier to copy a bad

        Godwin Obaseki of Edo State
example than a good one.

One of the reasons for punishment is the deterrent effect. Reward also acts for reinforcement.

When Government chooses to reward crime instead of punishing criminals, crime like a cancer, spreads.

The kidnap train has hit Edo State. I mean the trend that started with the Chibok girls. 

In respect of the Chibok girls, it is not clear if Boko Haram received ransom to release the girls.

What we are experiencing today is a kidnap not by Boko Haram who are known for their grandstanding, but by another group, constantly described as bandits.

Nigeria may have many challenges but not in terms of finding names for people and processes.

These bandits have established a track record of kidnapping for ransom. Surprisingly, Government is now involved in paying ransom which they unsurprisingly, deny.

In spite of that, figures get mentioned. Remember that reward is a reinforcer. That, one mass kidnap suspiciously follows another leaves much to be desired.

Now, the trend has moved from the north to the South. Today, it is resting in Edo State.

From an Institute, students and teachers have been kidnapped. Will the Edo State Government, play ball?

That Government chooses to treat the kidnappers with kid gloves because to do otherwise is to put the hostages in danger begets an encore.

Should the Edo Government cooperate with the kidnappers, sure as day light more will follow.

The question is, after Edo State, where next?