Tackling the menace of kidnapping, by Rahama Haruna Umar Kidnapping has become one of the most pressing security challenges in Nigeria, spreading fear and uncertainty across the nation. Once treated as shocking news, abductions are now reported with troubling regularity, while many incidents never make the headlines. The crime has evolved into a lucrative industry, devastating families, destabilising communities, and undermining public trust in government. Yet this menace is not insurmountable. What Nigeria requires is a bold, coordinated, and sustained approach rooted in practical solutions. The first step is the development...