Nigerian kidnappers collected more than $5 million in ransom over one year, analysts say
Analysts estimate that kidnappers in Nigeria collected more than $5 million in ransom during a year, highlighting the scale of the country's abduction economy. The report does not describe a specific new mass-casualty incident.
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Ransom financing can sustain organized kidnapping and worsen insecurity for civilians and businesses.
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