100 Niger Schoolchildren Freed After Bandit Kidnapping
The Nigerian government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State earlier this year. Read the full details of the rescue operation.
Category : Kidnapping
UK Doctor Voices Concern Over Man in Captivity
A UK-based doctor expresses grave fears for the safety of a man still held by kidnappers following the remand of activist Harrison Gwamnishu. Read the full story and see social media reactions.
Macron Vows Stronger Cooperation with Nigeria After Kidnappings
French President Macron commits to strengthening security partnership with Nigeria following a surge in mass abductions, including over 300 school children. Read more.
Troops Rescue 14 Kidnapped Victims in Benue Forest
Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation, have successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims from a forest hideout along the Benue-Enugu border. Read the full details of the daring rescue mission here.
Lawyer Explains N5.4m Deduction in Edo Couple Ransom
Harrison Gwamnishu's lawyer details the activist's 'modus operandi' with ransom money for an abducted Edo couple. The N5.4m was for a tracking chip, now with police. Read the full account.
Kidnapping Fears Fracture Nigeria's Rural-Urban Family Bonds
Fear of banditry and kidnapping is tearing apart family and social bonds in Nigeria, forcing separations and disrupting traditions. Read how communities are coping.
Stakeholders Urge Collaboration to End Insecurity in Nigeria
Aare Ona Kakanfo Gani Adams and Rivers monarch King Osoma Natrebo Enos Iwo call for urgent stakeholder collaboration to combat insecurity and youth restiveness in Nigeria.
Police bust kidnapping syndicate, recover GPMG in Gombe
Gombe State Police Command, with hunters, neutralized two kidnappers, arrested seven, and recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun. The syndicate confessed to receiving N150 million in ransoms. Read the full details.
Police Rescue 2 Kidnapped Boys in Borno
Borno State Police Command rescues two young boys after kidnappers demanded N10 million ransom. Read how the tactical operation unfolded and the CP's new directives.
Daughter of Ibadan G.O., JCI President Kidnapped
Ibukun Otesile, 2025 JCI Ibadan Elite President and daughter of Jesus Is King Ministries G.O., was kidnapped in Akobo. Police confirm investigation as CAN calls for urgent action.
Chinese Workers Kidnapped in Kwara, Police Confirm
Masked gunmen have kidnapped two Chinese nationals at a BUA road construction site in Kwara state. The police confirmed the incident amid rising insecurity and a new Defence Minister appointment.
Troops Rescue 10, Recover Arms and Ransom in Kaduna
Nigerian Army troops rescued 10 kidnapped victims and recovered arms, ammunition, and ₦1.6 million ransom in a dawn operation in Kaduna's Sanga LGA. Read the full details of the successful mission.
Chinese Expatriate Freed After Edo Kidnapping
Mr. Wang, a Chinese national kidnapped in September during an attack that killed 8 NSCDC officers in Edo, has been released in Kogi. He has since returned to China. Details inside.
7-Year-Old Boy Missing in Adamawa, Father Pleads for Help
Simon Samson Ibrahim, 7, disappeared in Bachure, Adamawa. His father reports no updates from police after 5 days, amid rising cases of missing persons in the state.
Doctor Arrested for Aiding Kwara Kidnappers
Security forces in Kwara State have detained a medical doctor suspected of transporting drugs to kidnapping gangs. The arrest in Jebba highlights the gangs' desperation for medical aid after clashes. Read the full report.
Troops Rescue 10, Recover N1.6m Ransom in Kaduna
Nigerian Army troops have rescued 10 kidnapped victims, including children, in Kaduna. The operation also recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle and N1.6 million ransom money. Read the full details of the successful mission.
Army rescues 10 abducted women in Kaduna operation
Nigerian Army troops rescued 10 women kidnapped in Kaduna, recovering N1.6 million ransom in a dawn raid. Read details of the successful operation.
Ex-Adamawa Councilor Killed, Sons Abducted
Former Madagali councilor Shamalsinmi Umaru was shot dead at home. His two sons were abducted, with kidnappers demanding a N7m ransom. The family pleads for help as the deadline looms.
Chinese Workers Kidnapped in Kwara Construction Site Attack
Armed men abducted two Chinese nationals from a BUA road project site in Kwara State. Police confirm the incident in Moro LGA, with no contact yet from kidnappers.
Catholic Priest Abducted in Kaduna, Nigeria
Gunmen abducted Fr. Emmanuel Ezema from St. Peter's Church in Rumi, Kaduna. The Catholic Diocese of Zaria calls for prayers amid rising insecurity. Read details and reactions.
Imo Police Kill 2 Kidnappers, Arrest 12 Suspects
Imo State Police Command neutralizes kidnappers, arrests suspects, recovers weapons, and denies human rights abuse allegations at tactical unit. CP Danjuma vows to sustain operations.
Rivers Police Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims in Emuoha
Rivers State Police Command rescues five kidnap victims unhurt in Emuoha. CP Adepoju vows to track down fleeing cultists. Read the full report on the successful joint operation.
Uncle leads kidnap of niece, collects N3m crypto ransom
Borno Police arrest five, including victim's uncle, for kidnapping an 8-year-old girl in Maiduguri. N3 million ransom was paid via cryptocurrency before her release. Read the shocking details.
Minna Kidnap Victim, 13, Rescued in Gombe After Escape
Niger State Police rescue Saifullahi Daddi, 13, who escaped his abductors after being taken from Minna market. The boy was found wandering in Gombe State. Contact police for details.
Gunmen Abduct APC Chieftain in Ibadan
APC chieftain Wale Oriade was kidnapped by gunmen in Ibadan. Senator Teslim Folarin condemns the act, urging security action amid a national kidnapping crisis.
Gunmen Abduct Oyo APC Chieftain Wale Oriade
Hon. Wale Oriade, an APC leader in Ibadan, was kidnapped by armed men. Senator Teslim Folarin calls for urgent security action. Details on the incident and reactions inside.
Army Rescues Abducted Pastor, Recovers Rifle in Plateau
Nigerian Army troops rescued Reverend Ephraim Yakubu from kidnappers in Plateau State's Bassa LGA. The clergyman was found injured. Troops recovered a fabricated rifle and ammunition. Read the full report.
Bandits Kidnap Father, Son, Widow in Kwara
Armed bandits strike in Kwara, kidnapping a father, his son, and a widowed mother of four. One victim escapes, while a N100 million ransom is demanded. Read the latest on the security crisis.
Bandits Kill Ex-Education Secretary, Collect Ransom After
Bandits killed Samuel Abi Dangiwa, a retired teacher and former Education Secretary in Kaduna, and still collected ransom from his desperate family a month later. Read the shocking details and community outcry.
5 Kidnapped Rivers University Students Rescued Unhurt
Five Rivers State University students kidnapped from Emohua have been rescued unharmed. Police and community leaders collaborated in a successful operation. Read the full story.
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