Kidnapping rate of Uganda sank by 35.16% from 0.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 0.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 8.89% jump in 2011, kidnapping rate shot up by 20.41% in 2014.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“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)