The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against going public to raise money to secure the release of kidnap victims.
The government reminded those who have adopted the practice known as “crowdfunding” of the existence of a law against ransom.
It said the warning had become necessary because crowdfunding could worsen the rising cases of kidnapping.
Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru gave the warning while addressing reporters after yesterday’s Federal Executive Council ( FEC) meeting in Abuja.
Also yesterday, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announced fresh measures to tackle the menace.
At a town hall meeting in Bwari, FCT minister Wike said his ministry would “do everything in our power to make sure that we do not allow kidnapping and other crimes to continue”
Promising more logistics for security agencies, he warned “All those criminals, bandits must note that enough is enough.”.
The minister, however, advised residents of Bwari Area Council to stop paying ransom to kidnappers.
