The Abia State Government has announced a tougher approach to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes, with Governor Alex Otti warning that uncompleted buildings found to be used as criminal hideouts will face demolition. Speaking during his monthly media briefing on Thursday, the governor said the administration has intensified security surveillance across the state, particularly […]
Nigerian security forces have rescued 10 people who were abducted by suspected terrorists during a coordinated operation in Sokoto State, marking another effort to curb kidnapping and armed violence in the North-West. The rescue mission, carried out under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, involved troops of the Nigerian Army working alongside the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps. […]
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Nigerian Forces Prevent Attempted Student Abduction in Borno Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has applauded Nigerian military personnel following the successful prevention of an attempted mass abduction at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) in Monguno, Borno State. In a statement shared on his official […]
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The Nigerian Armed Forces say coordinated security operations conducted across multiple regions of the country have led to the rescue of more than 40 kidnapped victims, the arrest of over 20 suspected terrorists and criminal collaborators, and the disruption of several criminal networks within a one-week period. The latest military assessment, covering operations between July […]
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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, has called on the Federal Government and the Oyo State Government to tighten security around communities bordering the Old Oyo National Park, warning that stronger preventive measures are needed to stop future attacks. The monarch made the appeal following the recent rescue of dozens of students and teachers […]
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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has revealed that armed bandits once abducted his brothers and demanded a ransom of ₦300 million, but he refused to negotiate or make any payment, arguing that paying kidnappers only fuels more criminal activities. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, the governor said the incident reinforced his long-standing position against […]
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For five travelers heading to different destinations across Nigeria, what began as ordinary road trips ended in one of the most terrifying experiences of their lives. Ambushed by armed kidnappers along the Ogbere section of the Sagamu-Benin Expressway in Ogun State, the victims say they had already accepted death before a dramatic police operation brought […]
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The Abia State House of Assembly has moved to address growing concerns over insecurity across the state, particularly the reported increase in kidnapping incidents, by inviting heads of security agencies for a strategic meeting. The resolution was reached during Tuesday’s plenary session following concerns raised over recent security challenges affecting residents and communities in different […]
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Prophet Isa El-Buba, the founder of Evangelical Bible Outreach Ministry International (EBOMI), has called for immediate and coordinated efforts to address Nigeria’s growing security challenges, warning that the nation’s future remains threatened if the protection of citizens is not treated as a top priority. The cleric made the appeal during the Christian Association of Nigeria […]
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Nigeria’s worsening security challenges have reached another troubling level as at least seven military figures — including serving commanders and a retired senior officer — have reportedly lost their lives to terrorist attacks, banditry, and kidnapping-related incidents since the beginning of 2026. The deaths have intensified concerns over the country’s ability to contain insurgency, especially […]
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Swift Police Action Neutralizes Kidnappers Along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway In a decisive operation, the Ogun State Police Command has successfully neutralized five suspected kidnappers along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, ensuring the safe rescue of three abducted victims. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed this development in a statement issued from Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. […]
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A group of armed bandits, numbering at least 20, launched an attack on the Chikakore community in Kubwa, Abuja, on Sunday night. The assailants abducted five residents, including a family of three and a guest who was visiting. The attack took place around 11 pm when the bandits stormed the Health Centre extension area of […]
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Discover how kidnappers use yoghurt to lure children in Lagos. Learn about the recent case of a 3-year-old boy abducted in Iwaya and the ongoing efforts to bring him home. A Community Shaken by Fear The bustling streets of Iwaya, a densely populated neighborhood in Yaba Local Government Area of Lagos State, have been gripped […]
