The ransom is more than this figure as plenty of it are not documented

Northern Nigeria pay highest, which above 1.2 trillion Naira.. follow by Eastern Nigeria that is about 85. 4 billion Naira.

With the size of South East, logically on that, South East can be accepted as the highest payer for kidnappers.

Ebubu6:
Remove Ebonyi and Enugu from that list.

Safest States in the South East.

#Fact

Anambra and Imo are hot dens

Yeah, I heard about Ebonyi being quite safe compared to other states in the region.

proeast:
What is 39 million naira compared to the billions being paid in the North West, North East and South West States??

South West? Go back to sleep. The few cases of kidnapping recorded in SW in the past were even masterminded by your brothers. 2024 cases were even infinitesimal if it occurred at all

Mccullum:
Northern Nigeria pay highest, which above 1.2 trillion Naira.. follow by Eastern Nigeria that is about 844. 6 billion Naira.

With the size of South East, logically on that, South East can be accepted as the highest payer for kidnappers.

South East is 85 billion not 800+ billion. South East is the least paying region. It's a shame we tend to purchase falsehood because we know people don't read

Exousiang01:


What do you want the government to do when the people who are paying the ransom are here defending the kidnappers and turning it into a competition....

Most of the Igbos who have commented this far,please just go through the comment session and see them defending and deflecting.

Are u well at all? Does it have anything to do with igbos, hausa or yoruba? We are talking of insecurities in Nigeria and how people are kidnapped on daily basis if not unchecked businesses will fold up.
Which other African countries do u see kidnapping being done on this rate

Its the responsibility of the government to restore law and order

Thewrath:
Fake news merchants at it again!
In an attempt to paint the SE as unsafe,you have forgotten that they kidnap and kill in thousands in the north since over 2 decades!!

No country in the world has agreed to designate IPOB as a terrorist organization!

Some communities and local govt in the north are controlled by terrorists!

SE is not moved by your propaganda,you can continue to release repentant terrorists…
God bless igboland!

Thank God that Nigerians were not moved by Biafurọ propaganda to make Pandora Bitter Obi president for the release of unrepentant Kanu.

NLCreator:
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has defended the purchase of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) for members of the national assembly.

There have been reports that the leadership of the 10th national assembly has bought SUVs for all lawmakers.

Each SUV is said to be valued at N160 million.

The LP had asked members of the party in the national assembly to kick against “wastage”.

While responding to questions during a press conference in Abuja on Monday, the former governor of Anambra said the SUVs are not personal cars of the lawmakers, noting that they are for official use.

“Let me start with the issue of Labour Party members in the house. I have actually discussed this issue with them,” Obi said.

“Surprisingly, I can tell you I heard that these vehicles are official cars. They have to use it. It is meant for office.

“So it is not as if it is their vehicle. They said it is official cars and you are meant to use it while you are in the senate.”

Obi also hinted at contesting for the country’s number one position in 2027, adding that Nigeria deserves dedicated and visionary leaders who will lead the country towards a brighter future.

https://www.thecable.ng/theyre-for-official-use-obi-defends-purchase-of-n160m-suv-for-lawmakers/amp


https://twitter.com/chigozie0102/status/1721941557421486520?t=zkgSwXvLCqmEQdtMVURtBQ&s=19

Thewrath:
Fake news merchants at it again!
In an attempt to paint the SE as unsafe,you have forgotten that they kidnap and kill in thousands in the north since over 2 decades!!

No country in the world has agreed to designate IPOB as a terrorist organization!

Some communities and local govt in the north are controlled by terrorists!

SE is not moved by your propaganda,you can continue to release repentant terrorists…
God bless igboland!

Most times I am inclined to think that some interest parties sponsor the insecurity in the southeast to paint the region bad and if possible, discourage investors from investing in the region. I think they want to paint the SE very black. They do this with some willing tools from the region too.

These guys want to keep all development within their region. Was this the template used to move companies to Lagos? Maybe, just may be.

yarimo:
Evans grandsons doing what they know how to do best 😆😆

Why are you sounding like T-Pain

Highways:
Where Are The Cows? Is Evans A Herdsman?'


When Funke Olakurin, daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti was murdered instead of Bola Tinubu to make sure that the perpetrators were brought to book, he ended up making fun of the death of the young lady by turning everything into tribalism by showing his hates for Igbos.


Tinubu has never spoken against the deadly activities of Fulani herdsmen across the country

https://twitter.com/i/status/1150428613751320577


Mrs Olakunrin died of gunshot wounds in July 2019 after her vehicle was attacked by armed men, suspected to be marauding Fulani bandits whose violent activities had reached a frightening level across the southwest states.


Those arrested suspects include Lawal Mazaje, 40, from Felele area of Kogi State; Adamu Adamu, 50, from Jada area of Adamawa State; Mohammed Usman, 26, from Illela area of Sokoto State and Auwal Abubakar, 25, from Shinkafi area of Zamfara State....

However, the leader of the team, identified only as Tambaya, and three others are yet to be found.

Tambaya has been declared wanted by the police and he is said to be capable of communicating in Hausa, Fulfude and Pidgin English.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/388382-afenifere-police-speak-on-arrest-of-alleged-killers-of-fasorantis-daughter.html

dre11:
*Anambra State being the hardest hit, as families shelled out N350.2 million in ransom payments.

*Imo State paid N39 million as ransom, Abia State paid N25 million, while Enugu State and Ebonyi State paid significantly lower amounts, with N4 million and N1 million.




https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/01/mass-abductions-south-east-tops-ransom-payments-accounts-for-40-nationwide/

Central Bank of Fulani

maasoap:


South West? Go back to sleep. The few cases of kidnapping recorded in SW in the past were even masterminded by your brothers. 2024 cases were even infinitesimal if it occurred at all

Sorry, you're the ignorant one. South West is not just the ritual capital of Nigeria but also the kidnapping capital of South.

After NW and NE, the highest number of kidnappings and consequent ransom payments occur in SW. Nobody who lives in Nigeria and is fully informed will argue these facts!

Elusive001:



Most times I am inclined to believe that some interest parties sponsor the insecurity in the southeast to paint the region bad and if possible, discourage investors from investing in the region. I believe they want to paint the SE very black. They do this with some willing tools from the region too.

These guys want to keep all development within their region. Was this the template used to move companies to Lagos? Maybe.

South East has maintained one of the most secure place in Nigeria for more than a decade now.

IGBOPROMISE1:


What you said is true but only part of the reason they do what they do! Poilitics, economics, religion, intense hatred and a feeling of 'superiority' over the Igbo are also factors that drive them!

Feeling inferior before the Igbo also drives them to propagate falsehood against the Igbo.
Fear of them losing cheap cash from crude oil and gas deposits in the Niger delta region if Biafra is restored - that fear gives them goose pimples; so on a daily basis, they churn out propaganda of falsehood to denigrate the Igbo.
Coordinated from Bayo Onanuga's office.

Elusive001:



Most times I am inclined to believe that some interest parties sponsor the insecurity in the southeast to paint the region bad and if possible, discourage investors from investing in the region. I believe they want to paint the SE very black. They do this with some willing tools from the region too.

These guys want to keep all development within their region. Was this the template used to move companies to Lagos? Maybe.

Never underestimate those people,they have proven to be very petty and envious…notice how they all became jittery in the wake of NK ipob? because they were surprised that the igbos can actually come together to support a course as against their old believe that igbos glfight one another over everything…
But they all suddenly look away when Kano has two emirs and OYO is about to enter crisis due to two alafin..but rivers ohanaeze is their problem.

LivingSage:
This is one of the reasons as an Igbo Muslim man, I ran away from East and settled in Lagos.

I wish I were Yoruba

It’s not easy for Igbo Muslims honestly

Elusive001:



Most times I am inclined to believe that some interest parties sponsor the insecurity in the southeast to paint the region bad and if possible, discourage investors from investing in the region. I believe they want to paint the SE very black. They do this with some willing tools from the region too.

These guys want to keep all development within their region. Was this the template used to move companies to Lagos? Maybe.

From Yorubas are the one sponsoring Simon Ekpa to this, Yorubas are the ones in southeast causing problems abi?
Take responsibility for your problems once and for all and stop acting like cowards

kay29000:


Yeah, I heard about Ebonyi being quite safe compared to other states in the region.

You heard rightly.

Basic123:
See them denying the report A

Anything to massage their Ego!


BIAFRANs! ...chai!

They will be hiding and covering their shortcomings,Negativities and weaknesses just to protect their Ego and delusion of gradeur.Even when nothing is being done to address the problems

If you weren't daft you would've known this report is bullshit. SE that has one of the lowest kidnapping rates has the highest ransome payments even above NE where more than 50 people get kidnapped at the same time?
I love the way hate of the Igbos have made y'all incapable of reasoning

maasoap:


South West? Go back to sleep. The few cases of kidnapping recorded in SW in the past were even masterminded by your brothers. 2024 cases were even infinitesimal if it occurred at all

lolzzzz....the delusion of the average yoruba man needs to be studied in higher institutions. Go and ask your brethren living in the villages what they're suffering. SW doesn't begin and end in Lagos

jaxxy:
Fake news
Cashout Bandits in the North are laughing hysterically at this.

The reason you are alive is because you're in Lagos.

Go to the East and sell cars there. Let's see what happens to you in 3 months.

Thewrath:
Fake news merchants at it again!
In an attempt to paint the SE as unsafe,you have forgotten that they kidnap and kill in thousands in the north since over 2 decades!!

No country in the world has agreed to designate IPOB as a terrorist organization!

Some communities and local govt in the north are controlled by terrorists!

SE is not moved by your propaganda,you can continue to release repentant terrorists…
God bless igboland!

IPOB terrorist cannibal monkeys defending their fellow gullible zero IQ IPOB terrorist cannibal retards.

LivingSage:
This is one of the reasons as an Igbo Muslim man, I ran away from East and settled in Lagos.

I wish I were Yoruba

Lol. Said by Afo nja 😆😆😆

Thewrath:
Fake news merchants at it again!
In an attempt to paint the SE as unsafe,you have forgotten that they kidnap and kill in thousands in the north since over 2 decades!!

No country in the world has agreed to designate IPOB as a terrorist organization!

Some communities and local govt in the north are controlled by terrorists!

SE is not moved by your propaganda,you can continue to release repentant terrorists…
God bless igboland!

Stop lying yourself!
The UK recognizes Ipob as a terrorist organization.....

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nigeria-country-policy-and-information-notes/country-policy-and-information-note-separatist-groups-in-the-south-east-nigeria-march-2022-accessible

wickedclown:


Stop lying yourself!
The UK recognizes Ipob as a terrorist organization.....

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nigeria-country-policy-and-information-notes/country-policy-and-information-note-separatist-groups-in-the-south-east-nigeria-march-2022-accessible

Nope,it was only reporting Nigeria’s stand on ipob…provide a link where it designated ipob a terrorist organization like it did to Hamas, hezbolla Houthis.

People celebrate biafra day and fly biafra flags in the uk with intimidation or arrests!

fastseo:


Are u well at all? Does it have anything to do with igbos, hausa or yoruba? We are talking of insecurities in Nigeria and how people are kidnapped on daily basis if not unchecked businesses will fold up.
Which other African countries do u see kidnapping being done on this rate

Its the responsibility of the government to restore law and order

This thread is about the insecuty in the southeast. Maybe you did see the topic or read through

Where is this statistics coming from, if they can gather intel on this, it means they can equally gather intel on the perpetrators of this acts. But they won't..... SMH

Thewrath:

Nope,it was only reporting Nigeria’s stand on ipob…provide a link where it designated ipob a terrorist organization like it did to Hamas, hezbolla Houthis.

People celebrate biafra day and fly biafra flags in the uk with intimidation or arrests!

So why is it recognized in the UK government report below :

https://tribunalsdecisions.service.gov.uk/utiac/ui-2023-001382

yarimo:
Evans grandsons doing what they know how to do best 😆😆

It's better than rituals

Yoruba OP with fake stats

dogo568:


It's better than rituals

By far

flokii:


The Police and Army checkpoints all over South East are the saving grace for South East people.. let them remove all Military checpoints in the region and watch the kind of news from alaigbo that'll be hitting frontpage.

So you carry this stupidity enter 2025?


Why naw?