Kidnapping

Nigerian police officers as two suspects are arrested over kidnapping in Oyo State

Remains of 28 suspected kidnap victims found in Abia forests

  The skulls and bones of at least 28 people have been recovered from…

By Juliet Anine
Nigerian troops during Operation Fansan Yamma security operation

Troops kill terrorist, rescue six family members

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed a suspected terrorist and rescued six members…

By Maha Christopher
Nigerian police officers as two suspects are arrested over kidnapping in Oyo State

Police arrest two over abduction of 38-year-old Oyo man

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the abduction of a…

By Maha Christopher
Police officers during a security operation in Katsina State

Police rescue four kidnap victims, recover AK-47 in Katsina

Police in Katsina State have rescued four kidnapped victims, including a nursing baby, after…

By Maha Christopher
VeryDarkMan responding to Femi Falana over his NBA conference appearance

Police summon VDM over alleged kidnap links at checkpoints

The Nigeria Police Force has invited social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known…

By Maha Christopher
VeryDarkMan responding to Femi Falana over his NBA conference appearance

VDM alleges security operatives aids ‘unknown gunmen’

Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has accused some Nigerian…

By Maha Christopher
Oyo State Government opens public submissions for judicial inquiry into the Oriire school abduction

Oyo panel urges public input in Orire abduction probe

The Oyo State Government has invited members of the public to submit information to…

By Maha Christopher
Woro and Nuku residents reportedly abducted during the February 2026 terrorist attack in Kwara State

176 Kwara abductees regain freedom

Kwara abductees regain freedom months after armed extremists attacked Woro and Nuku communities in…

By Maha Christopher
Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza returning home after one week in captivity in Kebbi State

Abducted Kebbi judge returns home after one week in captivity

The Kebbi judge release has brought relief to the family of Justice Faruku Hassan…

By Maha Christopher
DSS operatives and Kwara forest guards during a rescue operation against bandits

Three bandits killed, nine hostages freed in Kwara operation

Three suspected bandits have been killed while nine abducted victims regained their freedom during…

By Maha Christopher

Three Indians rescued after alleged kidnapping ordeal in Thailand, suspects arrested

A holiday trip to Thailand reportedly turned into a traumatic experience for three Indian…

By Christian George
Nigerian Army troops during an operation against a suspected kidnapping syndicate in Imo State

Army arrests suspected kidnap gang member, recovers cash in Imo

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate…

By Maha Christopher
Rescued Oyo school principal Rachael Alamu speaking after 56 days in captivity

Rescued Oyo principal recounts trauma of 56 days in captivity

The rescued principal of Community High School in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo…

By Maha Christopher
Nigeria Police, ICPC, Musa Adamu Aliyu, Ahmed Sanusi, police extortion, Abuja, FCT Police Command, Banex, police misconduct

Police rescue 12 kidnap victims, arrest 15 suspects in 11 states

12 kidnapped victims and arrested 15 suspects during coordinated operations across 11 states.

By Maha Christopher
Senator Ali Ndume speaking on rescue of Borno captives after Oyo pupils’ release

Ndume asks military to rescue Borno captives after Oyo pupils, teachers’ freedom

Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has urged security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue…

By Maha Christopher