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How kidnappings in Nigeria bankroll global terrorism

8 Sep 2026, 14:42 GMT
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Article How kidnappings in Nigeria bankroll global terrorism

Kidnapping has become a growing business in Nigeria, with thousands abducted for ransom. Lucy Riley speaks to SBM analyst David Olujinmi and DW's Olise Chukwumah about how Nigeria's kidnapping economy funds terrorism.