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Gunmen Abduct 28 Travellers in Plateau State

Gunmen abducted 28 travellers, including children and community leaders, in Wase LGA, Plateau State. Police are investigating the brazen attack. Read more for details.

Last Batch of Kidnapped Nigerian Pupils Rescued

The final 130 children from the St. Mary's school mass abduction have been handed over to authorities. Read the full details on the rescue and Nigeria's ongoing security challenges.

130 More Kidnapped Niger Pupils Released

Nigerian authorities secure release of 130 Catholic schoolchildren kidnapped in November. All captives now free, ending a weeks-long crisis that revived memories of Chibok.

11 Kidnapped, Cows Stolen in Kano Bandit Attack

Armed bandits stormed Unguwar Tsamiya in Kano, kidnapping 11 residents and taking two cows. The attack heightens fears in rural communities. Read for details and community impact.

Over 30 Kidnapped in Kano, Borno Weekend Attacks

Gunmen abducted more than 30 Nigerians in separate attacks in Kano and Borno states. The surge in kidnappings for ransom is now a structured industry, a new report reveals. Read more.

Bandits kidnap 7 youths in FCT community raid

Armed bandits stormed Gidan-Bijimi settlement, abducting six teenage girls and a 16-year-old boy. The attack highlights growing security concerns in Bwari Area Council bordering Kaduna State.

Lawmakers Condemn Tinubu Over Bandit Negotiations

Nigerian lawmakers openly criticized President Tinubu's approach to bandit attacks, rejecting negotiations and demanding accountability for troop withdrawal in Kebbi. Read the full details of the security crisis.

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.

12 Female Farmers Abducted in Borno State

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents kidnapped 12 female farmers in Borno State. President Tinubu vows to restore security amid rising kidnappings across northern Nigeria.

50 Niger Schoolchildren Escape from Kidnappers

Fifty of the 315 students abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State have escaped. Security forces continue search for remaining children. Read the latest updates.

Niger Governor Closes Schools After Mass Abduction

Niger State Governor Umaru Bago reveals informants enabled terrorist attacks, orders closure of all schools after 315 abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School. Security operations intensify.

Mass School Abduction in Nigeria: 300+ Students Taken

Gunmen kidnapped 315 students and teachers from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State, marking Nigeria's second mass school abduction within one week. Read about the nation's troubling history of kidnappings.

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