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Nigeria's Kidnapping Crisis: 400 Abducted

Nigeria faces security emergency as kidnappings surge across multiple states. President Tinubu must act fast to protect citizens and restore national security.

Bandits kidnap 20 farmers in Niger State

Gunmen abducted 20 rice farmers, including pregnant women and children, in Niger State. The attack occurred just 500m from a military camp. Read more on this security crisis.

Senate Approves Death Penalty for Kidnapping

Nigerian Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, imposing mandatory death penalty. Recent abductions in Kano, Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi states highlight urgent security crisis.

N600m Ransom Demand for Kidnapped Kaduna Priest

Bandits release photos of abducted Kaduna Anglican priest Ven. Edwin Achi and wife Sarah after demanding N600m ransom. The couple was kidnapped from Nissi community on October 28, 2025.

Kebbi Schoolgirls Freed: No Ransom Paid

President Tinubu confirms 24 Kebbi schoolgirls rescued from kidnappers without ransom payment. Security to be bolstered in vulnerable areas following the attack.

Fresh Kwara Attack: 11 Abducted, Woman Killed

Gunmen abducted 11 people including family members of a ransom-paying victim in Kwara state. Elderly woman shot dead as bandits terrorize Isapa community. Governor inaugurates security committee.

All 38 Eruku Church Kidnap Victims Rescued Alive

Christ Apostolic Church in Kwara celebrates as all 38 kidnapped members from Eruku attack are rescued alive. Pastor Emmanuel Akeredolu confirms miraculous rescue at Government House Clinic.

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