DW AfricaLink

How kidnappings in Nigeria bankroll global terrorism

September 8, 2026·25 min
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Kidnapping has become a growing business in Nigeria, with thousands abducted for ransom. Lucy Riley speaks to SBM analyst David Olujinmi and DW's Olise Chukwumah about how Nigeria's kidnapping economy funds terrorism.

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