Episode

How kidnappings in Nigeria bankroll global terrorism

Podcast: DW AfricaLink
Published: Sep 8, 2026
Duration seconds: 1509
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Summary

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.