Event Brief
Aug 27, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Study: Nigerian armed groups raise nearly $6m in ransoms
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A study finds that Nigerian armed groups have raised nearly $6 million through ransoms.
WHO: Study (unnamed)
WHAT: Study reports Nigerian armed groups have raised nearly $6 million in ransom payments.
WHEN: Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 4:42 AM ET
WHERE: Nigeria
WHY: Security is expected to be a major issue in Nigeria’s January elections, when President Bola Tinubu seeks a second term.
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