How much is a human worth? Nigeria’s growing kidnapping economy

Reported by African Arguments · 9 hours ago · Goktug Caliskan

On 21 August, armed men entered a mosque in Dekara village in Niger State while Friday prayers were underway. At around the same time, nearby settlements were also raided. A few days later, a video circulated on social media showing hundreds of people, including women, children and elderly people…

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