Spike in kidnapping: No celebration is worth my life —Nigerians speak on travel risks (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigerians are avoiding social events like weddings and funerals due to a spike in kidnappings, with many stating that no celebration is worth the risk to their lives.

• Rising kidnapping rates in Nigeria have made travel for social events dangerous
• Nigerians avoid gatherings like weddings and funerals due to fear
• Residents express that personal safety outweighs the importance of social events