N450m Ransom Demanded for Abducted Kwara Monarch
Gunmen demand N450 million for the release of the Oniwo of Aafin, his NYSC son, and eight villagers. Negotiations are ongoing as police remain silent.
Gunmen demand N450 million for the release of the Oniwo of Aafin, his NYSC son, and eight villagers. Negotiations are ongoing as police remain silent.
A devastating fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has left at least 40 dead and 115 injured. Many victims are teenagers. Read the latest updates and official reactions.
Nigerian Army troops have rescued five abducted victims and discovered decomposing bodies during a clearance operation in Kogi State. Get the latest details on the ongoing anti-kidnapping mission.
Zamfara Police Anti-Kidnapping Unit rescues five women and children, repelling armed bandits on Gusau-Dansadau road. This follows recent NAF airstrikes on bandit hideouts in Tsafe LGA.
A disabled man in Adamawa shares his trauma after the Lamurde communal clash, separated from his family for 7 days. Read his plea for urgent help and the crisis's devastating impact.
Kaduna police apprehend two suspected kidnappers after their victims used a clever survival tactic. The women pretended to develop feelings, leading to the suspects' capture. Read the full story.
The Nigerian Army has recorded major victories, neutralizing 47 terrorists and rescuing over 30 kidnap victims in coordinated nationwide operations over 72 hours. Read details of the strikes across multiple regions.
A young man shares photos and memories of Latif Ayodele, who died in the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash, urging the public to keep his friend in their prayers. Read the heartfelt story and reactions.
Nigerian Army troops from 13 Brigade have rescued eight civilians, including two children, after militants attacked a commercial boat. The swift operation was based on local community intelligence.
Families plead for government action as bandits demand N500 million for five Kwara road construction workers kidnapped two weeks ago. Read the urgent appeal for their safe release.
Bandits demand N500 million to release five Kwara road construction workers kidnapped on December 15. Families plead with state government for urgent intervention and rescue efforts.
DSS operatives arrest the gang leader responsible for the kidnap and murder of Prof. Ekanem Philip Ephraim in Calabar. Suspects confessed after two-year manhunt. Read the full details.
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued a kidnap victim and recovered stolen items in a fierce gun battle along the Kano-Katsina border. Read the full details of the security operation.
Adamawa Police arrest two men accused of terrorising Sarau Belel community and threatening a man over his brother's 2024 abduction. CP Dankombo Morris orders thorough probe.
Benue State Police Command foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued a victim unhurt in the Tiortu area on Christmas Day. CP Emenari commended the swift response. Read more.
Nigerian troops arrest two impersonating the Chief of Army Staff in Edo, foil a N15m oil theft, and rescue 69 kidnapped victims nationwide. Read the latest security updates.
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu is free after two weeks in police custody over a controversial N20m ransom case in Edo. He denies arrest, praises police professionalism. Full story inside.
Northern CAN has distributed rice, beans, and other food items to 1,000 vulnerable households in Kaduna's Chikun and Kajuru communities. The Christmas intervention aims to ease hardship for victims of banditry, widows, and orphans.
The final group of pupils and teachers abducted from St. Mary's school in Niger State have been released. Read the full story of their rescue and reunion with families.
Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo releases names of 12 Christians murdered by terrorists in Plateau State mining attack. Details on the victims and urgent calls for justice.
Lagos police arrest a 26-year-old woman and accomplice for staging her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Full investigation details revealed. Report any suspicious activity to the police.
Edo High Court grants bail to activist Harrison Gwamnishu, detained over a controversial N20 million ransom negotiation for an abducted couple. Read the full details of the case.
An Akwa Ibom High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the kidnap and murder of businessman Chijioke Anyanwu. The notorious gang also abducted a university lecturer. Read the full details of the judgment and the gang's operations.
Lagos police confirm the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who staged her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Investigation reveals a complex plot involving an accomplice and a sold iPhone.
Nigerian troops record major successes against kidnappers in Kaduna and Plateau states, neutralizing 5, rescuing 4 victims, and foiling attacks. Details of the coordinated operations revealed.
Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation, have freed 14 kidnapped victims from a hideout in Orokam Forest. The successful raid followed community intelligence. Read the full details of the rescue mission.
Reverend Father Emmanuel Ehioma advises activist Harrison Gwamnishu to charge for his services after release. The priest urges calm and strategic change in his approach to kidnap rescues.
Imo State Government seals facilities linked to a wanted kidnap kingpin after discovering mutilated bodies. Police suspect illegal organ harvesting. Public demands probe into police unit.
A Nigerian man, Zekeri Idris Jnr, has disputed claims by VeryDarkMan that he orchestrated activist Harrison Gwamnishu's detention. He narrates the true sequence of events in Benin. Read the full details here.
Harrison Gwamnishu's lawyer details the activist's 'modus operandi' with ransom money for an abducted Edo couple. The N5.4m was for a tracking chip, now with police. Read the full account.