Mass Abductions in South-East Nigeria: The Alarming Rise in Ransom Payments

Discover the alarming rise in ransom payments across South-East Nigeria, where families paid N419.2 million between July 2023 and June 2024. Explore the impact of separatist violence and regional security challenges. The South-East region of Nigeria has faced a troubling surge in violence, largely fueled by separatist groups enforcing sit-at-home orders. These actions have challenged […]

Nigerians Paid N2.23 Trillion in Ransoms in 12 Months – NBS Report.

A recent NBS survey reveals Nigerians paid N2.23 trillion in ransoms to kidnappers between May 2023 and April 2024, underscoring a rising security crisis in the country. The latest Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has unveiled shocking statistics on crime in Nigeria. Between May 2023 and […]