Category : Kidnapping


Bandits Kidnap Eight at Kwara Church, Three Escape

Suspected bandits stormed an ECWA church in Kwara State, abducting eight worshippers during Sunday service. Three victims later escaped, while security forces and vigilantes continue efforts to rescue the remaining five and apprehend the perpetrators.

Nine Jailed for Church Abduction in Benue

A court in Benue State has convicted and sentenced nine suspects involved in the abduction of worshippers at St. John Catholic Church. The victims were rescued in coordinated operations.

Bandits Attack Kwara Church, Abduct Eight Worshippers

Gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded a church in Kwara State, abducting eight worshippers during Sunday service. Three victims later escaped, with the state government condemning the attack and tasking security forces.

Ondo Police Arrest Three in Akure Kidnapping, Rescue Victims

The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended three suspects linked to a kidnapping incident in Akure, captured on CCTV, and rescued three victims. The arrest followed social media circulation of footage showing the abduction of a mother in front of her c

Kano LG Secretary Abducted by Gunmen in Night Raid

Gunmen abducted Hon. Hamza Musa Durba, Secretary of Kibiya Local Government in Kano, after a late-night attack on his residence in Dinya town. The assailants used his son to gain entry before fleeing with the official.

Kidnapping as Nigeria's 'Perfect Crime' and Security Gaps

Kidnapping for ransom has become a 'perfect crime' in Nigeria, with criminals evading capture due to flawed security strategies. This article explores the tactics used, police helplessness, and urgent calls for government action to demystify and combat th

Bandits Threaten to Kill 32 Kaduna Hostages Over ₦30m Ransom

Residents of Kutaho and Kugir communities in Kaduna State raise alarm as bandits threaten to execute 32 abducted villagers if a ₦30 million ransom and four motorcycles are not paid, highlighting ongoing insecurity and lack of government intervention.

Bandits Threaten 32 Kaduna Villagers Over N30m Ransom

Armed bandits have issued a deadly ultimatum to kill 32 abducted villagers from Kutaho and Kugir communities in Kaduna State if a N30 million ransom and four motorcycles are not delivered. The victims, including a pregnant woman and a bride-to-be, were ki

Boko Haram Demands ₦3.52B Ransom for 176 Kwara Victims

Boko Haram insurgents have demanded a staggering ₦3.52 billion ransom for the release of 176 kidnapped residents from Woro community in Kwara State, as negotiations stall and families struggle to meet the exorbitant demand.

Troops Free 5 Kidnap Victims, Recover Arms in Benue

Operation WHIRL STROKE troops have rescued five kidnapped victims and recovered a cache of weapons in separate operations in Katsina-Ala LGA, Benue State. The victims were held for up to over a month before being freed.

ECWA Member Killed, Wife Abducted in Kwara Attack

Gunmen killed an ECWA church member and abducted his wife and four others in Oyatedo village, Kwara State, as church leaders warn of worsening kidnappings and insecurity disrupting farming and forcing church closures.

Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Bankers in Taraba Operation

Nigerian troops from Operation WHIRL STROKE have successfully rescued two Unity Bank staff members who were abducted in Benue State. The intelligence-led operation in Taraba forced kidnappers to flee, recovering the victims safely.

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