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Kidnapping
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‘Students linked to kidnapping must be dismissed after investigation’ — FG
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors, rectors and provosts across the country to dismiss any student found guilty…
Abducted Oyo pupils: Rescue operation ongoing – Army Chief
Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Waidi Shaibu, says troops are making significant progress towards the rescue…
Abia Youths Storm Forest, Rescue Abducted Widow, Tricyclist From Fulani Bandits
Youths of Ohuhu community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State have rescued two abducted residents…
Nine-year-old boy kidnapped as gunmen attack Ondo community
A nine-year-old boy was kidnapped when gunmen attacked Ugbosi quarters in Idogun, Ido-Ani, in Ose Local Government Area…
JUST IN: Police Speaks on Rumoured Release of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers
The Oyo State Police Command has reacted to viral social media reports claiming the release of dozens of…
‘They threatened to kill us’ – Five rescued Ogun students recount ordeal with kidnappers
Five students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, in Ogun State, have recounted their experiences after they were rescued…
Gunmen storm Ibadan, kidnap young lady
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a young lady identified as Adetutu Aderibigbe in Ibadan, the Oyo…
When the Kidnappers Were Counting My N50 Million Ransom, a Fight Broke Out Between Them – Victim Narrates
Gbolahan Olaniyi, a survivor of a 42-day kidnapping ordeal in Ekiti State, Nigeria, recounted a chaotic scene during…
Two suspected kidnappers killed as Police foils attack in Oyo community
Two suspected kidnappers have been killed during an attack in Elebe Village, Aleniboro, via Irawo Mine in Atisbo…
Abducted St Mary’s schoolchildren in Niger State regain freedom
All schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in the Papiri community of Agwara…
Soldier shot dead, 13 passengers kidnapped on Okene–Auchi highway
Gunmen, yet to be identified, have reportedly shot dead a soldier and abducted 13 passengers during coordinated attacks…
Abducted Anglican priest dies in captivity
Venerable Edwin Achi, Priest-in-Charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church, Ungwan Maijero, Kaduna, has died in captivity. A source disclosed…
BREAKING: Senate proposes death penalty for kidnappers
The Nigerian Senate has adopted a resolution categorizing kidnapping as a form of terrorism and calling for amendments…
Abducted Kebbi Deputy Speaker regains freedom
Deputy Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Alhaji Muhammad Sama’ila-Bagudo, has regained his freedom from bandit…
Soldiers rescue two kidnapped victims, recover ₦3.8m ransom in Kogi
Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered ₦3.8 million ransom…
How God saved me from kidnappers – Rivers Speaker Amaewhule
The Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, on Sunday recalled how God spared his life…
18 Passengers headed for Abuja abducted in Edo
Eighteen (18) passengers travelling along the Benin-Auchi Highway in the newly floated Edo Line, were on Saturday morning…
Abuja kidnappers fight over N3m ransom after killing victims
A kidnap suspect identified as David Moses has confessed to the killing of a 55-year-old school nurse and…
Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kidnap all passengers along Otukpo-Otukpa road
A Benue Links commercial bus was attacked on Sunday evening by suspected gunmen at Eke, along the Otukpo-Otukpa…
Edo: Police arrest three suspected kidnappers after collecting over N75 million ransom
The Edo State Police Command has arrested three out of the four-man kidnapping gang who had collected over…