Terror attacks and kidnappings spread in Nigeria: why Lagos could be a target

Crimes that were previously associated with Nigeria’s northern region – like kidnapping for ransom and terrorism – appear to be spreading to the south-west region, including Lagos. Adewumi Badiora, an urban and community safety researcher, outlines urgent steps that must be taken to keep banditry and insecurity out of Lagos. What is the current state […] The post Terror attacks and kidnappings spread in Nigeria: why Lagos could be a target appeared first on defenceWeb.

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