A survey by Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that more than 2 million people were kidnapped in the West African nation between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, 91% of the kidnappings were attributed to ransom demands, while other cases were due to political, criminal or terrorist motives.

The survey has also found that Nigerians paid a cumulative 1.42 billion dollars to kidnappers within the same period.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dengiyefa Angalapu, a Research Analyst at the Centre for Democracy and Development.

A survey by Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that more than 2 million people were kidnapped in the West African nation between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, 91% of the kidnappings were attributed to ransom demands, while other cases were due to political, criminal or terrorist motives.
The survey has also found that Nigerians paid a cumulative 1.42 billion dollars to kidnappers within the same period.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dengiyefa Angalapu, a Research Analyst at the Centre for Democracy and Development.

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