St. Mary’s Papiri Ransom Allegations: Did Nigeria Pay Millions to Boko Haram?

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Did Nigeria secretly pay $7 million to Boko Haram? While officials credit "military pressure" for the release of 230 St. Mary’s pupils, a new investigation alleges a massive ransom was delivered by helicopter. We examine the evidence, the government's denial, and the legal crisis surrounding Nigeria's kidnapping economy.
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