Nigeria’s female students targeted in kidnapping spree
07 February 2024 |
3:13 am
Cases of kidnapping for ransom are steadily increasing in Nigeria, with criminal gangs targeting primary schools and universities. Authorities say female students are the main targets by so-called "bandits," as they are perceived to fetch higher ransoms
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