At least 2,943 people in Nigeria have been abducted across the country in the last six months since the critical tracking technology was down. They said in certain cases that were of national interest, the police had to rely on the Office of the National Security Adviser in tracking bandits. Sunday PUNCH also reports that at least 348 students are still in captivity including the 121 students of Bethel Baptist School, Kaduna. Maru in Zamfara State recorded 195 abductions while Kajuru in Kaduna State witnessed 145 kidnappings within the period. Ogala added, “Tracking criminals would be much easier as the police officers are part of society and know the people.

Source: Punch July 11, 2021 01:34 UTC