Nigeria's Crisis: Kidnappings and Instability

This chapter examines the alarming rise in student kidnappings in Nigeria, spotlighting the abduction of over 100 students from Better Baptist High School as part of a broader security crisis. It discusses the various forms of violence impacting the nation, the government's responses, and the historical roots of this instability stemming from poor governance and colonial legacies. Despite the challenges, the chapter also highlights Nigeria's vibrant cultural sectors and the consequences of its unrest on regional stability.