"Rising Kidnappings and Insecurity Threaten Education in Nigeria"

A Nigerian family's harrowing experience with kidnapping highlights the ongoing terror faced by many in the country, as mass abductions by armed groups, known as "bandits," continue to plague Nigeria. The family's father and his four sons were held captive for three months, enduring beatings and threats, before being released in exchange for a hefty ransom. The epidemic of kidnappings, rooted in systemic security failings and historical conflicts, has left communities like Bwari living under constant threat, with many families enduring the trauma and financial strain of negotiating for their loved ones' freedom.