Kidnapping Alert Sparks Fear in Ibadan's Bodija Area
Residents of Bodija, Ibadan, are taking safety measures following a security alert on kidnapping and armed robbery. Community leaders and police give conflicting statements. Read more.
Category : Search result: Kidnapping in Kaduna
Family: Edo Twins Freed After Ransom, Not Police Rescue
The family of abducted Edo twins reveals a ransom secured their release, contradicting police claims of a rescue. The father was killed in the attack. Read the full story.
Veteran Photographer Kidnapped in Kaduna Raid
Gunmen abducted retired AIT photojournalist Malam Umar Usman Iyale from his Kaduna home. The attack has reignited fears in Danhonu II, a community repeatedly targeted by kidnappers. Police have launched a rescue operation.
Kidnappers kill victim, hold doctor brother in Edo
Gunmen have killed Abu Momoh after abducting him and his brother, Dr. Ibrahim Momoh, in Auchi. The family confirms the tragic death as the kidnappers continue to hold the medical doctor. Read the full report.
Kidnappers kill victim, hold doctor brother in Edo
Gunmen abduct two brothers in Auchi, kill the younger one. The elder, a medical doctor, remains captive. Community calls for urgent police action in Igbira Camp.
Kidnappers Kill Doctor's Brother in Auchi, Demand N200m
Abu Momoh, younger brother of an abducted Edo doctor, killed by kidnappers. The family confirms the tragedy as the elder brother remains captive. Police intensify search.
Father stops kidnapper with knife at Walmart
A brave father fought off a man armed with a knife who tried to kidnap his child from a stroller at a Walmart in Oregon. The suspect was later arrested. Read the full story.
Troops Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims in Kogi Forest
Nigerian Army troops have rescued five abducted victims and discovered decomposing bodies during a clearance operation in Kogi State. Get the latest details on the ongoing anti-kidnapping mission.
5 Arrested for Amputating Girl's Hand in Kaduna Kidnapping
Security forces in Kaduna have arrested five suspects linked to the brutal attack and amputation of 16-year-old Endurance Sabo during a failed kidnapping in Goska village. The victim is receiving treatment.
Kaduna's 2027 Power Play: Key Brokers and Strategies
Ahead of 2027, Kaduna State becomes a political battleground. Governor Uba Sani, ex-governors El-Rufai and Makarfi, and insecurity shape the race. Will APC hold or will ADC's new alliance disrupt?
3 Killed, 3 Abducted in Fresh Kaduna Bandit Attack
Suspected bandits attacked Bundu Kahugu in Kaduna, killing three and abducting three others. This is the second assault on the community in two weeks. Residents plead for security and better networks.
Kidnapped Wife, Child Rescued in Kaduna, Two Still Missing
Local security and residents rescue Amantu village head's wife and daughter in Sanga LGA. Two other victims from Fadan Karshi remain missing as search intensifies. Read the full story.
Father rescues kidnapped daughter using phone tracker on Christmas
A Texas father heroically rescued his 15-year-old daughter after tracking her phone on Christmas Day. The suspect, Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, is now in custody. Read the full story.
Muslims Attend Kaduna Christmas Service Promoting Unity
In a powerful display of unity, hundreds of Muslims from across Northern Nigeria joined a Christmas service in Kaduna. Religious leaders champion peace and urge youths to reject violence. Read the full story.
Abuja-Kaduna Expressway Abduction: Two Women Rescued
Niger State Police rescue two women kidnapped in Abuja, found abandoned on Abuja-Kaduna expressway. Victims sprayed with chemical, robbed after ransom failed. Full story.
All Niger Schoolchildren Accounted For After Kidnapping
The Catholic Diocese confirms all students and staff from St Mary's school in Papiri are safe and reunited with families. Get the full story on the resolution of this harrowing incident.
Kaduna 2026 Budget: N100m Allocated to Each Ward
Kaduna State's 2026 budget allocates N100m to each of its 255 wards for grassroots projects. Education receives the largest share at 25% of the N985.9bn budget. Read details of the historic plan.
Christian Leaders Commend Uba Sani at Kaduna Christmas Carol
Kaduna Christian clerics applaud Governor Uba Sani for fairness, equity, and inclusive governance during the state's Christmas carol. Read how his leadership is fostering peace.
Security Patrols Ramped Up on Kaduna-Abuja Highway
Kaduna police and military intensify 24-hour patrols on the Kaduna-Abuja highway for a safe Christmas. IGP Egbetokun's directive boosts security on the crucial corridor. Read details.
Kaduna 2026 Budget: Education Leads with 25% of N985.9bn
Governor Uba Sani signs Kaduna's N985.9bn 2026 budget, prioritizing education with 25%. See the full sectoral breakdown and focus on grassroots projects.
Uba Sani Calls for Unity at Kaduna Christmas Carol
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani attended the 2025 Christmas carol, urging unity and highlighting his administration's achievements in roads, health, and agriculture. Read more.
Ex-UN Envoy Rejects Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.
Son, 4 others arrested for fake kidnapping in Lagos
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Boy Fakes Kidnapping, Extorts N1.7m from Mother
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
5 Arrested in Lagos for Staged Kidnapping, Extortion Plot
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
Actor Lalude Links Kidnapping to Destiny, Not Government
Yoruba actor Fatai Oodua (Lalude) sparks debate by claiming kidnapping in Nigeria is a matter of fate. He argues it's not the government's failure and advises citizens to stay vigilant. Read his full controversial take.
Kaduna's $200m China Poultry Project to Create 350,000 Jobs
Governor Uba Sani finalises a $200m poultry deal with China, set to create 350,000 jobs and generate $450m annually for Kaduna State. Read the full story.
Kaduna Stakeholders Push for Women's Reserved Seats Bill
Women leaders and officials in Kaduna urge lawmakers to pass the Reserved Seats for Women Bill for political inclusion. The call highlights the need for action beyond rhetoric.
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.
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.
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