Global News Podcast Nigeria to recruit extra police officers after abductions
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Nov 24, 2025 
Imogen Folks, a Geneva correspondent, shares insights on the Ukraine peace talks, highlighting the cautious optimism among European leaders regarding US proposals. Jake Kwon, Seoul correspondent, delves into a major online sex crime case, discussing the shocking conviction of South Korea's most prolific offender. They also touch on Nigeria's increased police recruitment in response to a devastating mass school kidnapping and the far-reaching implications of US designating Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization.
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Nigeria Expands Policing After Mass Kidnaps
- Nigeria will recruit 30,000 police and redeploy VIP guards to tackle mass abductions after a school kidnapping in Niger State.
- Remoteness of the area and criminal gangs' tactics make rescue and prevention extremely difficult.
Kidnappings Spark Copycat Risks And School Closures
- Kidnap-for-ransom incidents create incentives for copycat gangs when victims are released and ransoms appear paid.
- Closing schools and loss of education access amplify long-term harm, especially for girls in northern Nigeria.
US Plan Raises Major Red Lines For Ukraine Talks
- A leaked 28-point US plan asks Ukraine to cede territory, shrink its army and forgo war-crimes pursuit, creating major red lines.
- European and Ukrainian leaders remain sceptical that Russia will accept such terms or that compromises are near.