Boko Haram Dominates Kidnapping and Ransom Payments in Nigeria
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Over 7,000 people were kidnapped across Nigeria in one year, with a total of N7.78 billion (approximately $5.8 million) paid in ransom. Boko Haram was responsible for the majority of these kidnappings and received over 90% of the ransom payments, amounting to N7.19 billion (₦719.4 million). By contrast, unaffiliated kidnappers collected only ₦719.4 million (9.2% of the national total).
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