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Two million people kidnapped and $1.4 billion paid in ransoms in Nigeria in one year: NBS

More than 2 million people were kidnapped in Nigeria between May 2023 and April 2024, as stated by the National Bureau of Statistics.
Nigerians paid $1.42 billion to kidnappers during the same period, according to the report.
The report indicated that 91% of the kidnappings were linked to ransom demands.
The report highlights growing security concerns in Nigeria, which faces various insecurities.

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'Two Million Kidnapped, $1.4 Billion Paid in Ransoms in Nigeria'

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