Nigerian armed groups raise nearly $6 Million in ransoms, study finds

Kidnappings in Nigeria have surged, with armed groups collecting approximately $5.8 million in ransom between July 2025 and June 2026. This represents a three-fold increase from the previous year, with over 7,800 people abducted and 1,100 killed. The crisis is driven by jihadists and criminal gangs who view abduction as a highly lucrative source of income.