The current astronomical rise in cases of kidnapping across Nigeria through the use of mobile phones to negotiate ransom payment has confirmed the fact that the SIM-NIN policy has failed.

The SIM-NIN registration exercise launched late last year was meant to check the incessant cases of kidnapping and other criminal activities perpetrated through mobile phones in the country as the criminal kidnappers use mobile phones to negotiate ransom payment. 6 months on, cases of kidnapping have increased by 100% compared to figures before the policy was reintroduced (recall that the SIM-NIN policy actually started in 2014 but was reintroduced late last year).

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