Nigeria Kidnappings Reach 7,825 in a Year
According to a Nigerian security report, over 7,825 people were kidnapped between July 2025 and June 2026, marking a 66% increase compared to the previous year. The armed group "Boko Haram" is responsible for approximately 90% of the documented ransom payments, which totaled around 5.8 million dollars. These ransom funds are used to finance the activities of extremist groups and to purchase weapons. Kidnapping operations mainly occur across extensive forests in northern and western Nigeria, with areas like Kainji being among the most dangerous. In a joint operation, 308 hostages were freed in Kainji, but armed groups continue to use these regions as bases and strongholds for holding hostages and launching attacks. The crisis is approaching the country's borders ahead of the upcoming elections.
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