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Oluwole Ojewale

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is the ENACT Regional Organized Crime Observatory Coordinator for Central Africa at the Institute for Security Studies in Dakar, Senegal. At various times, he has undertaken studies and stakeholders’ engagements in Cameroon, Chad, Central Africa Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, São Tomé and Senegal.

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is the ENACT Regional Organized Crime Observatory Coordinator for Central Africa at the Institute for Security Studies in Dakar, Senegal. At various times, he has undertaken studies and stakeholders’ engagements in Cameroon, Chad, Central Africa Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, São Tomé and Senegal.

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OLUWOLE OJEWALE

APRIL 27 2025

Does the Government’s Anti-Ransom Ban Make Sense?

OLUWOLE OJEWALE•APRIL 27 2025

Does the Government’s Anti-Ransom Ban Make Sense?

While the Nigerian government continues to discourage payment of ransom to kidnappers, the failure of security operatives to tactically address the root cause means families of kidnapped victims are likely not to comply.

Does the Government’s Anti-Ransom Ban Make Sense?

OLUWOLE OJEWALE•APRIL 27 2025

Does the Government’s Anti-Ransom Ban Make Sense?

While the Nigerian government continues to discourage payment of ransom to kidnappers, the failure of security operatives to tactically address the root cause means families of kidnapped victims are likely not to comply.

Oluwole Ojewale | The Republic