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Number of kidnapping cases in Nigeria 2023 by zone
The three zones in North Nigeria dominate in the incidence of kidnapping in the country in 2023.
The North West has the highest figure of 759, trailed by the North Central 476, while the South West recorded the least incidence of kidnapping of 99.
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See details below:
North West — 759
North Central — 476
North East — 408
South South — 216
South East — 191
South West — 99
* Source Ministry of Police Affairs
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