The National Bureau of Statistics revealed that Nigerians paid a staggering N2.23 trillion in ransom between May 2023 and April 2024, reflecting the escalating threat of kidnappingsThe report noted that only 36.3% of home robbery incidents and a low percentage of kidnapping cases were reported to the policeDespite these alarming statistics, public perception of safety remains low, with a significant fear of crime in rural areas
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed…
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