Each year, our response partners, Crisis24, produce a comprehensive global risk report. The team look at each country and assess the political, economical and cultural risk profile in turn and offer clients a snapshot view of the threats that visitors may face in...

Kidnapping in Nigeria on the rise  We have seen reports of a number of kidnapping incidents in the Nigerian region recently. Kidnappers don't only target international travellers, but also local people and as this article suggests this is a common occurrence in the...

According to a survey conducted by AIG, 45% of female travellers feel less safe travelling today, than they did 5 years ago. There are a number of things that women can do in order to prepare for travel and to make sure they are as safe as they can be. Here are just a...

The recent report of a gang kidnapping in Manchester last week highlights the need for high net worth individuals to be extra vigilant no matter where they are in the world. High profile and high net worth individuals are a natural target for kidnapping, express...

Lockdowns globally has meant that we have all been at home for a large part of 2020 with little or no international travel and very little local traveling for work or recreation. Despite this, our prevention partners, Crisis24 have reported just 11 fewer cases (75 in...

An express kidnap can be a development of an opportunist street crime such as a mugging, where the mugger realises they can get more money by making demands of a family or employer. Alternatively, it can be planned and a victim specifically targeted – as in the case...

Kidnaps in urban areas can be planned or opportunistic. Planned kidnaps are usually carried out by professional criminal gangs for financial or political gain. They identify a potential victim and observe their routine/lifestyle for some time. They then abduct them...

Kidnaps and attempted kidnaps often take place when you are on your way home or to work, as these are predictable locations for you to be in. Identify anything or anyone suspicious and get it checked out. This way you should not miss anyone observing your routine and...

When you are on the move, you are vulnerable to being kidnapped. Many people are taken in their cars, particularly if they use predictable routes and are easy to identify. Be as random as you possibly can with your route selection. Be very vigilant when you get close...

Taking a range of practical precautions can minimize the likelihood of you falling victim to any form of kidnap. The focus should be on detecting threats, deterring potential kidnappers and delaying any kidnap attempt long enough for security assistance to arrive....