Nigerian Kidnappers Collect Nearly $7.8 Billion in Ransom Over One Year

Kidnappers collect N7.78bn ransom in one year — SBM

Kidnappers across Nigeria collected N7.779 billion in ransom between July 2025 and June 2026, representing 34 per cent of the N22.856 billion demanded during the period, a report by SBM Intelligence has revealed. The figure marks a sharp increase from the 5.35 per cent collection rate recorded in the previous reporting cycle, making the rise […] The post Kidnappers collect N7.78bn ransom in one year — SBM appeared first on Vanguard News.

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