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How kidnappings in Nigeria bankroll global terrorism

DW AfricaLink··15 September 2026·25 min

About this episode

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.