Report Highlights Northern Nigeria as Epicenter of Kidnapping Crisis

A new intelligence report reveals that Zamfara, Sokoto, and Borno states accounted for the highest number of kidnapping victims in Nigeria between July 2025 and June 2026, underscoring the persistent security crisis in the north.

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FULL LIST: Zamfara, Sokoto, Borno top Nigeria’s kidnapping victims — Report

Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis remained heavily concentrated in the northern part of the country, with Zamfara, Sokoto and Borno recording the highest numbers of victims between July 2025 and June 2026, according to a report obtained from SBM Intelligence’s website on Friday. The research firm recorded 7,825 kidnapping victims across 1,411 incidents during the period, with Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-zamfara-sokoto-borno-top-nigerias-kidnapping-victims-report/

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