Inside Nigeria's Kidnap Crisis - BBC Africa Eye documentary
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2019
- Nigeria is in the grip of a kidnapping epidemic. Thousands of Nigerians have fallen victim, and millions of dollars in ransoms have been paid.
But the Intelligence Response Team, led by Abba Kyari - nicknamed “Nigeria’s Super Cop” - are taking the fight to the kidnappers. Is the unit the solution to the Nigeria’s kidnap crisis?
BBC Africa’s Kunle Falayi has been given exclusive access to the unit.
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I was kidnapped 01 November, 2020 in the southern part of Nigeria. it's not an experience i wish for my enemy. Stayed 5 days in the bush without food or water, all chained up, beaten like a dog until a ransom was paid. Nigeria government need to do something about this. Thank you BBC for this investigation and informing viewers. I cant get the trauma of my head.
Thank you for sharing your story. Sorry ooo. Hope that you have recovered and live a good life henceforth
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I’m so sorry about your experience. Nigerian government can’t do anything because they are involved in the kidnapping. Nigerian government is filled with corruption
That is terrible, I'm so sorry you went through that
They won’t though
Very sad to hear.. how are u coping?
From Uganda 🇺🇬 and there’s no difference with Nigeria 🇳🇬: we need good leaders with fresh heart and feel for Africa
so its like that in uganda too?
@@swarthysoul exactly
Walter 1ders All over Africa is same oppressive governments
hmm wow
Bring back colonial rule, independence is not good for black people, we got enslaved by whites at least they improved our countries, we got independence and get robbed by people we "Voted"????? in as leaders. What a shame yet we emigrate to other countries and start making a lot of noise why not make it in your own country, that's why I support what trump said in a way.
My mum was kidnapped I'm 2019 it wasn't an easy experience for us all, she was 67 then and she was tied up fr a week tortured and ransome was paid and she was released , I was broken to see her go through all.thay cuz she deserves everything good , she is so selfless and big hearted
Look at the house of a gallant officer that died on duty protecting his country. Oh Nigeria!
I can't bring myself to watch the documentary past that point. In Kenya the government continues to pay salaries of cops killed on duty until their retirement age of 60 yrs (the family is treated as if the cop is still alive).
If you ask me that's wat thy deserve , for teaming up wit this evill politicians.. yet there not feeding n clothing n housing them well.. if thy send them to harrasd innocent Nigerians ..and extort money from poor Masses.
The BBC Africa Eye is arguably the best investigative programme in the whole of Africa and it surroundings. Real time investigations are done and the listening public is left to draw conclusions. Simply perfect. Kudos👏🏾👍🏾
Certainly not the best I dont think. See South Africa’s Carte Blanche or Ghana’s Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
Watch BBC HARDTALK AFRICA LEADERS.
Thank you Alfred that means a lot! If you have any suggestions for future investigations please do let us know.
Did you know that the documentary "My neighbour the rapist" was most likely staged? South African journalists found the guy and interviewed him. He said he was paid to act on camera as if he was a serial rapist. Look it up!
Laughable . Bbc is propaganda
God bless the reporter. He did a marvelous job
Thanks! We will definitely pass your words on to Kunle.
BBC News Africa please do. ☺
Most definitely, a thoroughly professional job. Good to see a Nigerian BBC reporter embedded with the IRT.
That is what happens when you allow people to narrate their own story. There is a balance in the reporting, void of any bias...from my perspective.
I agree. He was totally on top of issues without being too pushy.
In 2019 my dad who is a Sudanese businessman was in Nigeria he’s owned a shipping company for 15 years in Nigeria but he was coming from the north when bandits tried to kidnap him but what they didn’t know is that my father is allowed to carry. My father and his 2 security men shot 3 of those robbers dead on the spot when my dad went to court the case was dismissed because those Hausa men he shot were known to police and known kidnappers and robbers. Until this day my family get threats from different Hausas online and by mail but we welcome them because me and my brothers and sister are all allowed to carry 😀😃😂 they will go back north in a casket.
Uh ohhh😄 glad that you're father is doing well. Stay safe. GOD bless
Are serious you guys can now see what we have been crying for away problem in Nigeria is Fulani
Frank, I commend your father's heroism and use of common sense. This is the same thing Nigerians have been crying for, carrying weapons for self-defense. If we were allowed to defend ourselves, this Fulani crisis and crime would've stopped long ago. But our criminal government punishes us for self-defense, and allows terrorists with AK-47s to go all over the country, causing mayhem everywhere. They must soon go down. Stay safe man.
@@daveo2431 thank you and yes the process to getting a gun license in Nigeria is next to impossible it might to you some time and little money but that is one thing we should always invest our time and money on because then you can defend your family and yourself I hope you will try and get a carry license keep me posted on how it goes god bless brother 🙏🏾
@@home4life505 we are all doing well I hope the same for you 🙏🏾
It's crazy how tough people are with a gun in their hands. But as soon as their alone they act all nice
I swear guy. With a loaded gun and ammo, they are god, but Comot the gun for their hand, their eyes go come down, them go come start to dey beg. Shameless bastards, no honor whatsoever.
I swear true
@@onakoyatemitayo9915 The gun is a unique weapon. It is one of the only weapons in human history with the ability to take a life with minimal effort from the wielder. It literally gives you the power over life and death. For much of human history swords served that role but now its the gun. Also when you see someone holding a gun you recognize that they have power over whether you live or die in that moment and both of you know that so automatically you are scared and they are confident.
L-GUN you are right 👍
The day Nigeria settles down is the day one of the greatest countries in the world will become a driving force for the whole of Africa to grow, i wish Nigeria all the best, much love from Kenya.
James Sitati the rest of Africa is already growing with out Nigeria get over yourself.
@@iris7301 morinic hater get educated and get your dead brain out of your filty arse
I particularly I hold people like u in a very high esteem. I might not know u in person, but I will definitely reach out to u in due time. u kinds are very few...... God bless u bro, TRUST ME , I LOVE YOU.
James Sitati fuck Nigeria 🇳🇬 stupid Kenya 🇰🇪 go to school
Eagle S how is my answer uneducated look it up
I can’t imagine losing my life for $25
It's terrifying
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Why? You got it for free. Thats 25$ Profit.
$300000
This report deserves an award!!!!! The balance, the different views, the shots, the camera angle....... Well done Mr Kunle and the team👏👏👏👏
I've been in bed with flu for the last 3 days and become hooked on this series of documentaries. Brilliant stuff, everything a balanced, well researched and presented documentary should be.
This is really what I call journalism, if only our journalist will learn form this and not be afraid.
I pray for a better Nigeria.
The journalist is Nigerian
Wtf tho
@@Codemanlex Who works for the BBC. That's why his questions get to the root of the issues. His boss who writes his checks demands a higher standard.
Am Liberian 🇱🇷 but I most live in Nigeria 🇳🇬. I don't know why but I love this country to death 💀
God bless you
God bless you thank you
It a great country.
You are welcome, but unfortunately we are too full. That’s why people acting the fool everywhere.
Pebbles I have already bought my land so I don't know what's gonna stop me living in there? 😂
Pebbles 😂😂
"do your work without fear or favor"...wow what a word!!!
This is a good Documentary , My Nigerian Friend said it was dangerous and he is a u.s Marine , I was in the Army and I feel very afraid for the innocent people there , God help all the oppressed of the world !
Nigeria is in trouble. This documentary is just scary.
Nigeria is not in trouble for Gods sake.
Just yesterday, I downloaded a video, where Akon said, last year in Chicago alone, street gang crime and deaths recorded were more than 25,000...its online and you can Google it and I have the raw video. The difference here is that, America is very skilled at covering up their own internal issues and gun control in that country is backed by law... you can enter into a pawn shop and get a rifle for less than $50....just because this is Nigeria or Africa, you are thinking like this.
No one is in trouble. As long as this earth is active, there will always be good and bad, light and darkness...you chose where u must stand.
Oh ye stupid fucks! Nigeria is in serious deepshit..We the citizens are no longer safe anymore.. I can't even go out these days without feeling paranoid.
EfemzyEkun That’s a whole ass lie. 25,000 did you just decide to use the most outlandish number you could think of. That’s a made up statistic and I’m from Chicago. I’m so sick of ppl giving Chicago a bad reputation. The most murders in America happened in Chester Pennsylvania.
@@efemzyekun900 28,000 people got killed in Mexico last year, and you are talking about 25,000 people got killed only in Chicago. So you are saying that one American city is almost as dangerous as the most dangerous country in the world🤔
Best documentaries ever in Africa😊. In a period of two weeksi have watched all your documentaries, keep up the good work! God protect y'all in your risky work
Thanks so much! Two weeks - now that’s real commitment. Which did you enjoy the most?
I randomly received an Africa Eye: My Neighbor the Rapist earlier today in my suggestions and 4 episodes later I'm hooked! The journalism is riveting and I'm on the edge of my seat with each one!
It happened to me too x
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This is a documentary made a few years back and still addressed the current situation in Nigeria today. Well-done to the BBC team and especially Kunle Falayi
This documentaries are way too amazing.
May God protect our Men and Women in uniform. I'm just speechless!
No mercy for criminals. Thank Security Officers for professionalism. This is team work and Nation building. Keep it up. Life and properties should be protected by Security Officers. Thank you all for your time and sacrifices in National duty.
Who’s watching after abba kyari has been arrested.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Hmmmm
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BBC Africa has done it again. One of the best in the world when it comes to investigative journalism. Incredible.
Thank you so much, it’s very much a team effort and we really do appreciate your words!
We don’t pay tv license they take it out of our reparations budget 🙄
Abba Kyari ! “How are the mighty fallen” . I wished you remain 👆
“Oga wait first”, 😂😂😂 only in Nigeria
The saddest thing is that the culprits are so young.very young.imagine the future of the country if youth be like this.respect to the anti-kidnapping unit.may God grant you more strength and wisdom to always overcome this.love from SA
Africa needs to create jobs for the poor more jobs equal less crime
corruption stops all dat
No overpopulation does. Education would fucking help on that your poverty stricken yet you go and make kids. Then drag them into your suffering and the cycle repeats
@@flygod. what are you talking about?? overpopulation is not the issue, it's a lack of resources
@@flygod. at least educations changes the types of crime commited, look at India. Cyber crime is big and kidnapping is not, kidnapping doesnt even pay well compared to cyber crimes.
@@laurendilaurentis6467 resources are lacking because of many corrupt officials embezzling money and setting up corrupt deals. I mean we have had leaders that literally embezzled at least a hundred million dollars worth of Naira. Nigeria has the money to look like the state of texas but looks like shit. Nigeria doesn't have consistent electricity in 2020 while other small impoverished nations somehow manage to get electricity to everyone.....Corruption is the cause and I wish I knew the solution
What do you do when the nigerian president's son with no real job or income or business flies across the ocean to deposit 20 million dollars in his own Californian bank account
I really like this young reporter…actual journalism 🤯👌🏻👌🏻
The young teenager, spoke excellently, after the experience of being kidnapped, from school. Its a shocking,
My Nigeria...sweet home...Create Jobs with great pay n benefits. Return dignity to our youth dat..is the beginning of solving our problems. God bless Nigeria
Poverty and corruption is the root of all evil.
N religion poisons everything n they come to the west and complain about racism 💯💯💯
This is a well balanced report. Thank you Reporter and BBC for this exposition/documentary.
Thank you Collins! We’ll pass on your comment to Kunle, the reporter.
The head of IRT has been indicted of a crime. What is your take on that?
@@abolaringabrielseunayo699 Please Ask @bbc news africa Let Them Give Us An Answer..
What a shame this documentary doesn’t have more views. Very informative and well produced, subscribing from NYC
I agree
Missing the roots of Africas problem. Only blaming Africans. Outside entities have a lot to do with poverty and miseducation. BBC owned by the same people! Don’t expect them to fix it. One more way to monopolize and keep their United Nations Active! We’re too dumb to realize!
Lol
Abba Kyari...a wolf guarding the hen house! i was shocked when i saw this!
I can't agree less!
Nigeria is a massive country, these guys are doing a great job considering.
They doing the Lord's work
massive than china russia usa
@@camilosittegassevol2944 just russia. china and usa have more population. all 3 have more land mass than nigeria.
@@dojoparsnip9905 what is your point? Nigeria is still a massive country.
@@philomena724 im guessing you cant read. my comment was directed at someone who deleted theirs. so without context... use your imagination.
Nobody said nigeria wasnt. so whats YOUR point?
The heart of a man is truly wicked😭
It is my friend. It really is.
Nigeria needs to do something about this. I want to drive across Africa but am scared of going through Nigeria because of this very reason
No one of this Fulanis has ever been charged to court for once, they all be released by order of the IGP because they are their brothers
We have enough problems in Africa so stop promoting tribalism please 😤😤
Fulani is a leader
@@chikaog7319 stfu pls you igbo people are weird why most of us other Nigerians don’t support u
People like ABBA kyari are trying...but the government is the main problem.
ABBA Kyari is the problem sha. The FBI will soon deal with him
It’s still this same Kyari that was found to be working hand in hand with cyber criminals
This is sad. Prayers to all of Mother Africa.
Mompha to Daddy Freeze: "Nigeria has no law"
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wow when the kidnapper said he killed more than 50 ppls , the reporter was speechless, i would feel the same way.
The fact that the Northerners have been in leadership for so long but there is still this level of poverty in the Northern states is appalling. Create jobs, fund the policemen and stop corruption. God please help our country to do the right men. How can a dedicated policeman die in office but the widow and her children are suffering? Very sad indeed
Those in power are not ready to create anything. There is a monthly allowance from the federal govt which is shared. why bother to work? Why bother to do hard labor? Free money abound. When the money stops, it all stop
very sad indeed i felt sorry for that widow and her children.
I can't bring myself to watch the documentary past that point. In Kenya the government continues to pay salaries of cops killed on duty until their retirement age of 60 yrs (the family is treated as if the cop is still alive).
@@michaelotieno6524 why in Nigeria, pension money worths billions of naira were stolen by a cabal.
That's Nigeria for you, are yuo surprised?
We're listening and watching here in Texas in the USA keep making videos and uploading untill the whole world pays attention
This documentary exposed the entire crime from criminals to government. Thank you for this eye opener, phenomenal reporting.
It’s so terrifying....I mean very weaked that humans would do such acts to another!....
The thought and feeling of such incident scare the life out of me.
Oh dear lord! Having lived in Kaduna for several years especially at the time this incidence happened I can really relate to this documentary I wouldn’t want to go into details but it was really a bloody day! May the souls of the faithful departed continue to rest in peace! 🙏
Kudos BBC for all you do,please keep staying safe out there!!!
The way that man casually said he has killed more than 50 people! !!!
Some are really victims themselves. It's a sad , cruel world we are living in.
The End Is Near For Sure
The intelligent office is so poor.. This is my country
naijaboy it’s a disgrace. You should be ashamed too.
@@Bunfire123 shut up office doesn't mean working. they are doing a great job.
jonathan tochukwu look at your excuses, you are the problem
@@Bunfire123 you that's not the problem what are you doing?
Image I was ashamed to see that what a joke
This is why I subscribed to you guys I want this kind of deep coverage.
Same Abba Kyari has now been exposed.
The greed.
My Nigeria.
So sad!
Nigeria my Nigeria... I love and deteste you equally. A land so beautiful filled with corruption
This is brilliant
Nigerian leadership has failed us.
Years of corruption, economic mismanagement, poverty, uncontrollable population growth, injustice, nepotism, and illiteracy, has come home to roost .
Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach
My brother is not just the Nigerian leadership. Its all the leaders around the world. All lining there own pockets while the people suffer.
You get the leaders you deserve religion and tribalism Is poison
Thank you Kunle for this report. This is real investigative journalism. God bless BBC
She was brave enough to jump from the moving vehicle. Her kidnappers. I hope she excil, in her studies, to be a doctor.
Wow very proud of this reporter he displayed so much courage respect and professionalism
God Bless ABBA KYARI and the IRT
This is so scary.i never expected that Nigeria would be like this.
It's worst than this
this is the north or areas controlled by the north. Igboland is the safest part.
It's worst
@@justsumteennn6778 igbo is not the safest area there kidnappings there too infact kidnappings started from igbo (SE).
@@akikiaovie so what’s your opinion now prophet akikia ovie
I was in Kaduna at that time. It was a hard blow on the indigenes of southern Kaduna. I would say its more of a political assassination than just an intention of kidnap
Great documentary. Honest journalism, not one sided at all.
Problem is a lot of this Northerner's are not educated and a lot of them are not Nigerians
I agree with u the hausas
you are just a tribilist, did a Hausa girl reject you. i really pitty those espousing intra tribal hatred
@@adameben1528 its always someone else's fault so wat bout de yoruba o igbo policeman dats taking bribes. stop de tribilism remember nigeria didnt exsist till de portugese landed and called it niger land. de boarders u c so well aint even urs. i pitty u my brotha its worse coz ur midset de reason we as a continent r in problems. remember africa is one no tribe is better than the otha.
@@sevenscounty409 i bet she was very preety too really burn him ahhh
Yeah but we all Africans. This is subsahara African problem and must be solved together because these kidnapers don't know borders. They are in Ghana now.
World: lets hire tons of analyst to gather intelligence
Nigerian IRT: hold my laptop
sandy
Nigeria must take care of its police and military heroes who die in the course of duty. And Nigeria has to do this in a way to make sure every Nigerian citizen sees it, and knows it. This has been an eye opener. And Kunle's documentary should be an example of real journalism, not like those people that sit in air-conditioned office in black suits talking about things they don't know. Instead of them to follow the story to wherever it may lead, while uncovering the truth in the process.
Accurate investigative program wowww BBC Africa should be awarded, this is so accurate and encouraging.
GOD BLESS AFRICA!
This is a well detailed investigation into kidnapping and the views the officers of the law who are charged to fight these criminals have on prosecution processes, i must commend this young brilliant reporter for a job well-done. Great one. God bless you.
This is quite scary, I hope the kidnappers will be caught and made to pay for their crimes!
Many thanks to mr. Kunle from the BBC for the undiluted documentary. To many outsiders Nigeria is rich but the country is the poorest and has the highest level of corruption and highest numbers of corrupt citizens....may we safe Nigeria for Nigerians
The men are brave ❤️ from 20 groups down to 1 and 10 kidnapping everyday, to less then 1 on a month they shall be blessed.
Very revealing. Thanks BBC
The fact that you can be killed despite having the ransom paid let's you know that you really shouldn't pay ransoms
If you don't pay you will definitely be killed.
Am Ransford from Ghana 🇬🇭 and when ever I hear such incidents happening in Nigeria, I feel so sad and traumatized as if am living in Nigeria.
What has the citizens done to deserve all this horrific suffering?
What are other African leaders doing to help Nigeria win this fight?
Is Nigeria left alone in this situation?
Does Nigeria needs help from other African nations?
Has Nigeria asked for her help from other African nations?
Is Nigerians happy in what is going on in the country?
How is the Government handling the situation so far?
I always feel sorry 😢 for the families that are being affected by this inhuman situation amidst all this hardship raging the continent.
I feel so sad and disheartened for my brothers in Nigeria and wish I could help!😢😭
This reporter is really good
Thanks to our security operatives who are working under extreme circumstances
Thank you BBC for these documentaries. Our governments gave failed.
This is so sad.... I can't imagine what the victims and their families went through
Great job to you boss, Kunle Falayi.
Forcing for a crime The suspect hasn't commit is also a crime. Don't abuse The defendant . It is against The Law.
Don't let the enemy win your country IS destined 4 Greatness ❤
A well organized documentary
Good job reporter and the entire BBC team
Well done documentary, shown from all angles
new subscriber here thanks for the documentary 🙏🏼
I really appreciate this documentary alot.....thanks for the good work.
If I don't have anything to say, I must confess that the reporter is extremely good. He covered beyond my expectations. Politely fearless.
Was in nigeria for 2 weeks my friend's mom hired 4 bodyguards for us my tears goes to poor ppl from Nigeria their protection is not guaranteed,God help us
@@akikiaovie my dear ppl are kidnapped everywhere in Nigeria not just the north. I actually think the South is worse
I just love the determined steely fire in eyes of the gentle looking Commander. He's a true lion.
No he's not.
@@namprincewill7420 Yes, recent events have me reassessing my opinion. Waiting for conclusion of investigations
Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Who is watching this after Abba kyari was arrested?
Well done BBC Africa. You are doing a great job.
its sad how governments forgets their hero's....a policeman dies.,..they forget about u
Am from Ghana but I don't think I will ever go to Nigeria
Nigeria is trying hard and they need support. God bless Nigeria.
Thank you my dear. God bless you.
@@afrikanheritage99 Amen. You too
@@afrikanheritage99 just subscribe
Great job to these officers, may God bless thm.
The investigative journalism on this channel is second to none…not only are the journalists absolutely fearless in asking the right questions, their stories are always comprehensive and address the issues from all sides. Phenomenal reporting! Kudos must also go to the camera crews who doubtless find themselves living with the unenviable risks associated with documenting the stories. Congratulations to all on your accomplishments!
Beautifully put! :)
Who is here after Abba kyari hush puppi saga
I wish the editor of this documentary reviews it with recent reality- the hunter becoming the hunted - grace to grass - top to bottom episodes.