Niger State kidnap victims freed, one dies in captivity
Relief and grief in Ibeto as 17 residents, including a lawyer, are freed after 86 days in bandit captivity. One victim did not survive. Read the full story.
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28 Travellers Kidnapped in Plateau, Ransom Demanded
Armed men kidnapped 28 people, including women and children, in Plateau state. Families have received ransom demands as police deploy rescue assets. Details inside.
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.
Mother, 3 Children Among 9 Abducted in Kogi Attack
Armed men storm Inele-Ugoh village in Kogi, kidnapping nine. Residents plead for aerial surveillance as ground troops search forests. Read more on the security crisis.
4 Bandits Neutralised in Kogi Community Attack
Kogi State confirms local hunters killed 4 bandits during an attack on Ayetoro-Kiri. 13 persons were abducted. Security forces are on the trail. Read more.
Gunmen Kidnap 5 Workers at Kwara Construction Site
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped five employees of Fix Contracting Engineering Company in Kwara State. Security forces are combing the area. Read for details and updates.
Troops Rescue 3 Abducted Kano Residents in Joint Operation
Nigerian Army, Air Force, and Police forces have rescued three residents abducted by bandits in Kano's Gwarzo LGA. Read details of the deadly operation here.
100 Niger Schoolchildren Freed After Bandit Kidnapping
The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from a Niger State school. Read the full details of the rescue operation and the ongoing efforts to free the remaining captives.
100 Niger Schoolchildren Freed, 165 Remain with Bandits
Federal Government secures release of 100 pupils from Niger school attack. 153 pupils and 12 teachers still held. Details of release remain unclear. Read the latest.
Tinubu Swears In Gen. Christopher Musa As Defence Minister
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria's new Minister of Defence. The ex-CDS vows to probe recent security lapses. Read more.
Bandits release 7 abducted teens in FCT after N2m ransom
A 15-year-old boy and six girls kidnapped in Bwari, FCT, have been freed after relatives paid a N2 million ransom. The peasant farmer who raised the money had to sell his ginger harvest.
Nigeria School Kidnapping Stirs Anger, Prayers in Mixed Region
Over 300 children remain captive after Niger state school abduction, fueling debates on Christian persecution and banditry. Communities pray for safe return as political rhetoric inflames tensions.
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 bride, bridesmaids, 28 others in Sokoto
Armed bandits stormed Chacho community in Sokoto, abducting over 30 women and girls, including a bride, just before her wedding. Read the shocking details and the latest on insecurity in Nigeria's North-West.
4 Catechist's Kids Among 265 Abducted Niger Students
Bishop Bulus Yohanna discloses a catechist's four children are among 265 missing students from St. Mary's school in Niger. Parents' protest was halted. Pray for their safe return.
Parents Protest Niger Govt Inaction Over Abducted Pupils
Parents of 300+ abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School protest government negligence. Eight days later, children remain captive as international concern grows.
Woman narrates escape from Kwara church bandits
A 49-year-old woman shares her harrowing escape from bandits during CAC Church attack in Eruku, Kwara state. Read her survival story and how she slept in bushes overnight.
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.
Shehu Sani: Terrorists Are Northerners, Not Foreigners
Senator Shehu Sani reveals terrorists and bandits in Northern Nigeria are locals, not foreigners. He urges Northern leaders to confront the security crisis directly. Read more.
20 Farmers Kidnapped in Niger State Attack
Armed bandits have kidnapped about 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, from a rice farm in Niger state. This comes just days after a mass school abduction. Read the latest details.
Bandits Kidnap 7 Youths from FCT Community
Armed bandits stormed Gidan-Bijimi community in Bwari Area Council, abducting six girls and a 16-year-old boy during a funeral. The incident highlights growing security concerns in FCT border communities.
Bandits kidnap 7 youths in Abuja community attack
Armed bandits kidnapped six girls and one boy in Gidan-Bijimi, Abuja, raising security concerns. Residents flee as police remain silent. Read full details.
Kebbi Students Release: 4 Nigerians Share Observations
Nigerians react to video of released Kebbi students, raising questions about their calm demeanor and unusual rescue circumstances. Read their detailed observations.
Kogi Denies School Abduction Reports as Fake News
Kogi State Security Adviser debunks alleged bandit attack on Kiri High School, warns against fake news creators. Government assures full security alert across state.
Kebbi Schoolgirls Release Sparks Suspicion
Nigerian lady questions authenticity of Kebbi students' release after comparing video with freed Kwara worshippers. Observations spark online debate.
Father Dies After Bandits Abduct His Three Children in Niger
A father tragically died from a heart attack after bandits abducted his three children from St Mary's Catholic School in Niger State. CAN reveals 303 students and teachers were taken in Monday's attack.
Kebbi Students Released: Man Questions Their Expressions
Nigerians react as man shares observations about Kebbi schoolgirls' faces after release from bandits. What did he notice about their expressions?
Man Questions Tinubu Over Kebbi Students' Release
Nigerian man demands answers from President Tinubu about Kebbi schoolgirls' rescue. How were they freed? Were captors arrested? Public reactions divided.
Bandits Boast About Negotiations in Kebbi Schoolgirls Video
Armed bandits release video claiming Nigerian government negotiated Kebbi schoolgirls' freedom. Watch the shocking footage and learn the full story behind the rescue operation.
Expert Questions Nigeria's Selective Bandit Tracking
Security expert Kabir Adamu questions why Nigerian security agents quickly arrest coup plotters but fail to track bandits posting threatening videos on TikTok. Read his full analysis.
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