**Ransom Demands Take a Dark Turn: Kidnappers Now Ask for Virgins, Hard Drugs in Nigeria** In a disturbing trend, bandits and kidnappers in Nigeria have taken their ransom demands to a new and disturbing level. According to a recent statement by Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, kidnappers are now demanding virgins and hard drugs as ransom for abducted victims. The organisation's National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, expressed alarm over the increasing wave of insecurity across several states in Nigeria. In a statement released on Saturday, March 7, 2026, Afenifere condemned the recent acts of terrorism in the South-Western region, particularly in states like Kwara, Oyo, and Ekiti. The statement highlighted the barbaric treatment of kidnapped victims, including merciless beating and humiliation at the hands of their abductors. In some cases, victims have even lost their lives after ransom was paid for their release. Afenifere cited several incidents, including attacks on churches, police stations, and individual homes, as well as the sacking of communities and killings of farmers along highways. In a shocking display of depravity, kidnappers have been known to demand outrageous ransoms, including N1.5 million, Indian hemp, cocaine, and even cartons of canned beer. In a particularly disturbing case, kidnappers asked for virgins in exchange for four men they had abducted. This is a stark reminder of the growing brazenness of these criminal elements. Afenifere is calling on the government and security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the country from this security crisis. The organisation notes that the home environment, once considered a safe haven, is no longer a guarantee of safety. A couple was recently attacked in front of their home in Akure, Ondo State, with the husband shot while trying to prevent his wife's abduction. The demand for virgins and hard drugs as ransom is a new low in the already alarming trend of kidnapping and terrorism in Nigeria. It is a clear indication of the desperation and depravity of these criminal elements. As Afenifere urges the government to take decisive action, Nigerians can only hope that something is done to put an end to this senseless violence and restore a sense of safety and security to our communities.