Abuja, 19 states battle kidnap-for-ransom Beyond Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which has recorded several cases of kidnapping recently, there is heightened fear in no fewer than 19 states of the federation following a spike in the activities of kidnappers and their kingpins. So worrisome is the situation that both residents and travellers passing through affected states are worried about their safety. Loss of lives and payment of ransom are now more regular than ever. Families and friends of kidnapped victims are left traumatised over the fate of their loved ones and...