Kidnappers in Nigeria collected more than $5 million in ransoms in a year, analysts say

Kidnappers in Nigeria collected more than $5 million in ransom payments over the course of a year, according to a report released Thursday by a Lagos-based intelligence group. The finding was reported from Abuja, Nigeria, highlighting an ongoing security challenge in the region.

The widespread ransom collections occur as Nigeria grapples with a broader, multifaceted security crisis. The situation underscores the ongoing threat and economic impact of kidnapping activities across the country.