Nigeria Is Trapped In A Cycle Of Kidnappings And Thousands Are Missing Amid Predatory Practices

USA TODAY, USA Today: Opinion
Wed, 03/03/2021 - 8:48am

Kidnapping students has become one of the fastest-growing sectors of Nigeria's economy. Hundreds were freed on Tuesday after a ransom had been paid.

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Nigeria Is Trapped In A Cycle Of Kidnappings And Thousands Are Missing Amid Predatory Practices

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