The spate of kidnappings in Nigeria has once again given the
country an embarrassing reputation. Over the past few years, reported cases of
kidnapping in the country has risen, with many cases remaining unsolved. In
some instances, the victims are never found and the culprits are never
apprehended.
The African Insurance Organisation (AIO), a
non-governmental organization recognized by many governments has said that
Nigeria accounts for a quarter of kidnap for ransom cases reported worldwide in
the last one year.
