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Stop Paying Ransom To Terrorists, Bandits, Others, NSA Tells Victims’ Families, Says Its “Compounding The Problems For Us”

Global UpfrontApr 9, 2025April 9, 20250

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday warned family members of kidnapped victims against ransom payment to terrorists, bandits and other kidnappers.

Anambra’s Security Experiment: A Model for Nigeria or Just Another Policy Gimmick?

Global UpfrontMar 12, 2025March 12, 20250

By Osita Chidoka Security is the foundation of economic growth and societal stability. Without it, commerce falters, trust erodes, and communities disintegrate. In Nigeria, where

Decisive Measures to End Nigeria’s Kidnapping Epidemic

Global UpfrontFeb 28, 2025February 28, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa Kidnapping for ransom in Nigeria has escalated to a critical level, severely damaging the nation’s social fabric and undermining its security framework.

Kidnappers Kill 2 FCT Residents Over Delay In Ransom Payment

Global UpfrontFeb 19, 2025February 19, 20250

Kidnappers have reportedly shot dead two people in their captivity over a delay in the payment of ransom in Gwargwada, Kuje Area Council of the

Nigerians Paid N2.23trillion As Ransom In 12 Months – NBS

Global UpfrontDec 17, 2024December 17, 20240

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigerians paid a total of N2.23tn as ransom over the 12 months between May 2023 and

Ransom: Sokoto Islamic Cleric Pleads For Help, Says Terrorists Fed Dogs With Flesh Of His Abducted Relatives’ Driver

Global UpfrontSep 6, 2024September 6, 20241

Sheikh Bashar Danfili, a renowned Islamic cleric in Sokoto State, is pleading for financial assistance from the general public after terrorists kidnapped six of his

Nigerians Paid N1.04bn As Ransom With 7,568 Kidnapped in 1 Year – Report

Global UpfrontAug 30, 2024August 30, 20240

Nigerians paid N1.048 billion as ransom to kidnappers between July 2023 and June 2024 while a total of 7,568 people were kidnapped across the country

6 Nigerien Soldiers Released After Ransom Payment as JNIM Demands More Payment For Russian Hostages

Global UpfrontAug 18, 2024August 18, 20240

In a dramatic turn of events, six Nigerien soldiers held captive by the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) have been released after a ransom

5 NYSC Members Abducted in Ondo Regain Freedom After N5m Ransom

Global UpfrontJul 23, 2024July 23, 20240

The five corps members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) abducted five days ago by gunmen in lfon community, Ose Local Government Area (LGA)

Insecurity: Kidnappers Abduct Company MD, 3 Lebanese Nationals In Lagos, Demand $1.5million Ransom

Global UpfrontJun 15, 2024June 15, 20240

Armed men , on Friday, abducted the Managing Director of Fouani Company, which represents LG and Hisense, along with three Lebanese. Although the names of