Cameroon - Kidnapping

985 (number) in 2015

Kidnapping of Cameroon soared by 30.46% from 755 number in 2014 to 985 number in 2015. Since the 17.83% drop in 2011, kidnapping rocketed by 160.58% in 2015.

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“Kidnapping” means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force; threat; fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)