Home / BusinessBusinessThe PunchBusinessThe Punch·Sep 15, 2026·1 min readRansom economy: How kidnappers turn northern families’ pain into profitKidnappers in Northern Nigeria are turning families’ pain into profit, creating a ransom economy where property, cash, and goods are exchanged for freedom. Read More…View original source — The Punch ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesWorldArab NewsWorldSep 13, 2026 · 1 minGunmen kidnap six imams in northern NigeriaArab NewsWorldThe GuardianWorldSep 3, 2026 · 1 minThe Guardian view on Nigeria’s kidnappings: a country can’t prosper when going to school is a danger | EditorialThe GuardianWorldThe PunchWorldJun 10, 2026 · 1 minLiving at the mercy of kidnappers, banditsThe PunchWorldThe PunchWorldJun 5, 2026 · 1 minBanditry: Political feud weakens Osun response to kidnapping surgeThe Punch
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