The pattern of violence and kidnapping that has been sweeping across northwest Nigeria has been confusing to say the least. There didn’t seem to be rhyme or reason to it until we came across a book written by Anja Shortland. In this mini episode,  we attempt to place the events happening in northwest Nigeria in the context of protection theory and well...the situation is (to put it mildly) not good.   ———————————————  This episode was produced by Rahmat Muhammad, Anthonieta Kalunta, Alexandra Gekpe, Uche Mbah, Dominic Tabakaji and Sam Tabakaji. Executive producer Rahmat Muhammad. Copyright (c) 2022 Triple-E Media Productions. All rights reserved.  ———————————————  ▶︎Follow us @234.audio on Instagram, @234audio on Facebook, and @234audio on Twitter  ▶︎Subscribe to our 234Audio YouTube channel  ———————————————  If you are interested in sponsoring or licensing this program, reach out to us via WhatsApp at +234 818 230 1234 or send us e-mail at info@234audio.com  ———————————————  We used several sources for this episode including:  ▶︎Kidnap: Inside the Ransom Business by Anja Shortland  https://www.amazon.com/Kidnap-Inside-Business-Anja-Shortland-ebook/dp/B07L5PKK5M/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1659634997&refinements=p_27%3AAnja+Shortland&s=books&sr=1-1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackstoryng/support