Category : Kidnapping


Two Sentenced to Death for Kidnapping Medical Director's Mother

A Bayelsa High Court has sentenced Felix Oburu and Anthony Kio Eligwe to death by hanging for the 2017 abduction of Mrs. Grace Omietimi, mother of FMC Yenagoa's CMD. The court upheld the prosecution's case after detailed testimony from the victim and DSS

Bandits Abduct Nasarawa Hospital Pharmacy Head in Zamfara

Bandits have abducted Maigana Lauwali Sani, Head of Pharmacy at General Hospital Nasarawa, while traveling on the Gusau–Anka Road in Zamfara State. The incident occurred on April 15, 2026, near a known flashpoint for armed attacks.

Osun Obas Raise Alarm Over Rising Kidnapping Cases

The Osun State Council of Obas, led by the Ooni of Ife, has urgently appealed to federal and state governments for enhanced security measures to combat increasing kidnapping incidents in border communities, citing specific cases and calling for immediate

Chibok Now Metaphor for Neglect, Warns MMF CEO

Twelve years after the Chibok abduction, Murtala Muhammed Foundation reveals 89 girls remain missing, calling it a symbol of failed accountability and diminishing global attention to Nigeria's security crisis.

CHRICED: Over 1,000 Kidnapped Since January 2026

The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has decried the surge in kidnappings across Nigeria, reporting over 1,000 abductions since January 2026. The group warns of a deepening security crisis and calls for urgent reforms.

Army Rescues Three Kidnapped Victims in Bauchi

Troops of the CSI Battalion rescued three kidnapped victims in Garin Bagobiri, Alkaleri LGA, Bauchi State, following an air strike on terrorist hideouts. The victims were handed over to an IDP camp for care.

Akure Youths: Ondo Killings Not Isolated Cases

Akure Youths Coalition expresses grave concern over escalating insecurity in Ondo State, warning that recent killings and abductions in communities like Ilu-Abo and Igushin are not isolated incidents but evidence of a spreading pattern of violence.

Benue Man Freed After Kidnapping, Expresses Gratitude

Imoter Barnabas Terkaa, abducted while traveling from Lagos to Benue State, has been released after a N30 million ransom payment. He shared his relief and thanks on Facebook, crediting prayers for his survival.

Boko Haram Gives 'Final Chance' to 176 Kwara Hostages

Boko Haram terrorists have issued a 'final chance' to 176 abducted Kwara residents, as a viral video shows victims pleading for rescue amid delays in a N1 billion ransom payment. Families express outrage over government inaction.

Bandits Kill Abuja Trader, Daughter Despite N12m Ransom

Muhammad Shuaibu, a Dei-Dei market trader, and his 19-year-old daughter Fatima were murdered by kidnappers after their family paid N12 million in three installments. The tragedy highlights Nigeria's escalating security crisis.

1,402 Christians Killed in Nigeria in 96 Days

A new report by Intersociety alleges that 1,402 Christians were killed in Nigeria between January and April 2026, with 1,800 abducted, amid claims of worsening violence and security failures.

Bandits Kill Kaduna Girls for Resisting Rape After Ransom

Bandits have executed two abducted girls from Janjala community in Kaduna State for resisting rape attempts, after families paid N13 million ransom. The kidnappers still hold male captives, demanding an additional N1 million and food supplies.

Northern CAN Urges Self-Defense After Jos Easter Attack

Following a deadly Palm Sunday massacre in Jos that killed over 20 people, the Christian Association of Nigeria's northern chapter has called on Christians to organize and defend themselves against attackers, sparking debate among security experts.

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