SB Morgen (SBM) Intelligence, a geopolitical research firm, says kidnappers demanded over N10.9 billion from victims and their families between June 2023 and July 2024.
Busola AroSB Morgen Intelligence, a geopolitical research firm, says kidnappers demanded over N10.9 billion from victims and their families between June 2023 and July 2024.out of the total amount of N10.9 billion demanded as ransom, only N1 billion was received.
“Nigeria’s security crisis has become increasingly complex, with armed groups and non-state actors exploiting the state’s weakened influence,” the report reads.“This includes Boko Haram’s resurgence in the Northeast, armed gangs in the Northcentral and Northwest, secessionist violence in the Southeast, and gang-related issues in the Southwest.“Between July 2023 and June 2024, our research found that no fewer than 7,568 people were abducted in 1,130 incidents across the country.
“Zamfara recorded 132 incidents with 1,639 victims, Kaduna had 113 incidents with 1,113 victims, and Katsina reported 119 incidents with 887 victims,” SBM Intelligence added.“In the year under review in this report, kidnapping has become more lethal, with 1,056 people killed in 1,130 reported kidnap incidents.In terms of demands, the SBM said the federal capital territory has the highest ransom demands, followed closely by Lagos and Kaduna.
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