IN Nigeria, kidnapping has grown into a multi-million naira industry; kidnappers often tagged ‘bandits’ are increasing and claiming territories. The crime is gaining more prominence due to the millions of naira exchanged for ransoms to kidnappers. At the same time, their activities are not adequately investigated by the authorities. In this report, The ICIR’s Lukman … Continue reading Tracking the ransom: How multi-million naira kidnapping industry is growing in Northern Nigeria