A fresh and disturbing video has gone viral on social media, showing armed bandits openly counting and balancing their profits from kidnapping operations. The clip, which surfaced on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, has left many Nigerians angry and worried about the level of insecurity in the country
In the video, the bandits are seen sitting together, spreading bundles of naira notes on the ground or table. They carefully calculate how much money came in from recent kidnappings, subtract expenses, and share the balance. One of them speaks in pidgin, explaining their “business” like it is normal work. The large amount of cash shown suggests they made tens or even hundreds of millions from victims’ families….WATCH VIDEO HERE
Though the exact location is not confirmed, such videos usually come from bandit hideouts in northern Nigeria, especially areas in Zamfara, Katsina, Niger, or Kaduna States where kidnapping for ransom has become a big criminal business. Security experts say bandits now treat kidnapping like a company, with leaders, foot soldiers, and even accountants…....>>>
