Ransom economy: How kidnappers turn northern families’ pain into profit

The Punch | 15-09-2026 02:12am |

Kidnappers in Northern Nigeria are profiting from a ransom economy where families exchange property, cash, and goods for the release of abducted loved ones. The article details how the pain of these families is being turned into a lucrative business for the kidnappers.

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