kidnapping Archives

Troops in action during a rescue operation in Katsina.

News

Troops Rescue 27 Kidnapped Individuals and Recover Motorcycle in Katsina

Military forces successfully freed 27 people kidnapped by terrorists in Katsina State.

Kogi State security forces in action during a rescue operation.

News

Kogi Vigilantes and Army Rescue 18 Kidnap Victims in Recent Operations

Security forces in Kogi State successfully rescued 18 kidnapping victims in two operations.

Troops in Kebbi State conducting a rescue operation

News

Kebbi Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim, Recover Cattle, Arrest Drug Suspects

Troops in Kebbi State have rescued a kidnapped man, recovered cattle, and arrested drug suspects.

Police officers conducting a rescue operation

News

Police Rescue Eight Kidnapped Victims in Benue, Two Suspects Arrested

The Benue State Police successfully rescued eight people kidnapped earlier this month and arrested two suspects.

Nigerian troops conducting security operations.

News

Military Rescues 18 Kidnap Victims in Kwara, Arrests Terrorist Suspects

Troops in Nigeria rescue 18 people from kidnappers and arrest several suspected terrorists.

Rev. Fr. John Otache, Parish Priest of St. Margaret’s Parish

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Catholic Priest John Otache Kidnapped in Benue State

The Benue State Police confirm the abduction of Rev. Fr. John Otache while he was returning home.

A Catholic church in Benue State, Nigeria.

News

Catholic Priest Abducted in Benue State, Nigeria

The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo reports the kidnapping of Rev. Fr. John Otache.

Map of Niger State with images of suspects involved in the crimes.

News

Four Suspects Arrested in Niger State for Farmer’s Murder and Cable Vandalism

Police in Niger State have arrested four suspects linked to the murder of a farmer and cable theft.

Police officers conducting an operation.

News

Police Arrest 17 Suspected Human Traffickers in Benue State

Seventeen Cameroonian nationals have been detained in Nigeria for suspected human trafficking.

Police officers displaying recovered items related to the kidnapping plot.

News

Police Stop Kidnap Plot Against Abuja Prophetess, Four Arrested

The Nigeria Police have arrested four suspects linked to a kidnapping plan targeting a prophetess in Abuja.

Police officers conducting a search operation in Oyo State.

News

Kidnappers Target Poultry Farm Workers in Oyo, One Dead, Several Rescued

In a series of attacks, armed men abducted seven workers from poultry farms in Oyo State, leading to one death.

Nigerian Air Force helicopter in operation

News

Nigerian Air Force Disrupts Kidnappers in Benue State Operation

The Nigerian Air Force successfully conducted an operation against kidnappers in Benue State.

Police officers conducting an operation in Rivers State

News

Police Arrest Two Suspects After Kidnapping Victim Released in Rivers State

Two suspected kidnappers were arrested after a family paid a ransom for a victim’s release in Port Harcourt.

Nigerian Army and police searching a forest for kidnapped corps members.

News

Security Forces Search Imo Forest for Kidnapped Youth Corps Members

The Nigerian Army, DSS, and Police are actively searching for kidnapped NYSC members in Imo State.

Rivers State Police officers conducting an operation

News

Rivers State Police Rescue Kidnapped Man and Arrest Two Suspects

Police in Rivers State rescued a man kidnapped in September and arrested two suspects linked to the crime.

Edo State High Court building in Benin City

Issues News

Edo Court Sentences Four to Death for Kidnapping and Cult Membership

A High Court in Edo State has sentenced four individuals to death for kidnapping and being part of a secret cult.

Police officers conducting a raid in Abia State.

News

Police Find 28 Human Skulls and Bones in Abia State Camps

Authorities in Abia State recover human remains from suspected criminal hideouts.

Business News

Death Sentence for Kidnapper in Sokoto After Triple Murder

Ibrahim Usman receives the death penalty for kidnapping and killing three people in Sokoto State.

Headlines

Death Sentence Given to Suspect in Sokoto Kidnapping and Murder Case

A man has been sentenced to death for his role in the kidnapping and murder of three people in Sokoto State.

Soldiers in a military operation in Zamfara State.

Politics

Soldiers Prevent Kidnappings and Rescue 10 People in Zamfara State

Troops in Zamfara State thwart two kidnapping attempts and save ten victims during operations.