Nigerian singer Ruger has voiced his concern for Nigerians flocking home from overseas in December, citing the rampant cases of kidnapping in the federation.
Taking to X on October 22, 2025, he wrote, “I’m scared for people this December. Kidnapping has become a full-time business in some parts of Nigeria, and it’s only gonna get worse this festive season. People will travel back to their villages from abroad and from many other places in Nigeria. These bastards will strike hard.”
I’m scared for people this December. Kidnapping has become a full time business in some parts of Nigeria and it’s only gonna get worse this festive season. People will travel back to their villages from abroad and from many other places in Nigeria. These bastards will strike hard
— BLOWNBOY RU (@rugerofficial) October 22, 2025
December, or ‘Detty December’ as it’s fondly called, is typically a peak travel month in Nigeria, as many citizens living abroad or in other parts of the country return home for celebrations, family reunions, and holidays. Ruger’s post highlights how returning travellers may become easy targets, especially given the increasingly organised nature of kidnapping networks.
