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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.

Police Arrest 22, Recover Arms, Drugs Nationwide

Nigeria Police arrest 22 suspects for crimes including kidnapping and armed robbery. Firearms, vehicles, and illicit drugs recovered in major nationwide operations. Read details.

Bandit Leader Arrested in Benue-Taraba Axis

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested notorious bandit leader Fidelis Gayama, linked to kidnapping and armed robbery along the Benue-Taraba corridor. Read the full details of the intelligence-driven operation.

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.

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.

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.

Army Kills Kidnapper, Arrests Informants in Plateau

Nigerian Army troops foil kidnapping, kill one suspect, and arrest informants in Jos North. A separate case reveals a woman arrested for transporting 2,500 rounds of ammunition. Read the latest on security operations.

Notorious Child Kidnapper Arrested in Niger State

Niger State Police arrest suspected kidnapper Aminu Ahmed for abducting three children in Kontagora and collecting over N2 million in ransom. Full details of his confessions inside.

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.

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.

Two Pastors Arrested in Niger Child Trafficking Ring

Niger State Police have arrested three more suspects, including two pastors, and rescued three additional children sold for N3.7 million. A total of nine children have now been recovered in the ongoing investigation.

14 Kidnapped on Owerri-Aba Road, Imo State

Gunmen abducted 14 passengers in Ngor Okpala, Imo State. A separate kidnap attack left a Lexus SUV destroyed. Watch the shocking videos and get the full details.

Troops nab driver, seize 276kg cannabis in Kogi

Nigerian Army troops in Kogi intercept a vehicle with 306 parcels of cannabis, arrest fleeing driver. A major blow to drug networks linked to banditry. Read the full details.

4 Bandit Suspects Arrested at Kano Motor Park

Security operatives in Kano have apprehended four suspected bandits armed with weapons at the busy Kofar Ruwa Motor Park. Read the full details of the arrest and community reaction here.

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