28 Travellers Kidnapped in Plateau, Ransom Demanded
Armed men kidnapped 28 people, including women and children, in Plateau state. Families have received ransom demands as police deploy rescue assets. Details inside.
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N1.5m Ransom Demanded for Each of 28 Plateau Victims
Gunmen abduct 28 travellers in Plateau's Wase LGA, demanding N42 million total ransom. Families plead poverty as police investigate. Calls for security intensify.
Harrison Gwamnishu Regains Freedom After 2 Weeks
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu is free after two weeks in police detention over alleged ransom fund diversion. The Edo High Court granted him bail as investigations continue. Read details and public reactions.
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu Regains Freedom from Police Detention
Activist Harrison Gwamnishu is free after two weeks in police custody over a controversial N20m ransom case in Edo. He denies arrest, praises police professionalism. Full story inside.
Woman fakes kidnap, extorts ₦2.5m from husband
Lagos police arrest a 26-year-old woman and accomplice for staging her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Full investigation details revealed. Report any suspicious activity to the police.
Court Grants Bail to Activist Harrison Gwamnishu
Edo High Court grants bail to activist Harrison Gwamnishu, detained over a controversial N20 million ransom negotiation for an abducted couple. Read the full details of the case.
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.
N200m Ransom Demanded for Kidnapped Ex-Customs Officer
Gunmen demand N200 million for the release of retired customs officer Emmanuel Owolabi, abducted in Osun. Community leaders and security forces are combing the bush. #Kidnapping #OsunSecurity
Kidnapped Benue groom freed after N1.5m ransom
Tartenger Terdue James, abducted days before his wedding, is free after his family paid a N1.5 million ransom. Read the full story of his ordeal and release.
Putin Rejects Compromise, Vows Military Action in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismisses diplomatic compromise, threatening to take Ukrainian territory by force despite Trump's peace push. Full analysis of the escalating crisis.
Atiku, NOM Make 5 Demands to Tinubu on Tax Plan
Atiku Abubakar and the National Opposition Movement present five key demands to President Tinubu's government, criticising proposed tax reforms as 'cruel' and 'irrational'. Read the full list.
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.
UK Doctor Voices Concern Over Man in Captivity
A UK-based doctor expresses grave fears for the safety of a man still held by kidnappers following the remand of activist Harrison Gwamnishu. Read the full story and see social media reactions.
Lawyer Explains N5.4m Deduction in Edo Couple Ransom
Harrison Gwamnishu's lawyer details the activist's 'modus operandi' with ransom money for an abducted Edo couple. The N5.4m was for a tracking chip, now with police. Read the full account.
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.
Police Rescue 2 Kidnapped Boys in Borno
Borno State Police Command rescues two young boys after kidnappers demanded N10 million ransom. Read how the tactical operation unfolded and the CP's new directives.
Man arrested for staging own kidnapping in Enugu
Police in Enugu have arrested a 26-year-old security guard who faked his abduction to extort N35 million from his family. Read the full details of the bizarre case.
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.
Troops Rescue 10, Recover N1.6m Ransom in Kaduna
Nigerian Army troops have rescued 10 kidnapped victims, including children, in Kaduna. The operation also recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle and N1.6 million ransom money. Read the full details of the successful mission.
Ex-Adamawa Councilor Killed, Sons Abducted
Former Madagali councilor Shamalsinmi Umaru was shot dead at home. His two sons were abducted, with kidnappers demanding a N7m ransom. The family pleads for help as the deadline looms.
Uncle leads kidnap of niece, collects N3m crypto ransom
Borno Police arrest five, including victim's uncle, for kidnapping an 8-year-old girl in Maiduguri. N3 million ransom was paid via cryptocurrency before her release. Read the shocking details.
Labour gives Cross River govt 14-day strike ultimatum
Organised Labour in Cross River State has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Bassey Otu's administration to address long-standing worker grievances or face industrial action. Key issues include salary disparities and unpaid promotions.
Bandits Kidnap Father, Son, Widow in Kwara
Armed bandits strike in Kwara, kidnapping a father, his son, and a widowed mother of four. One victim escapes, while a N100 million ransom is demanded. Read the latest on the security crisis.
Bandits Kill Ex-Education Secretary, Collect Ransom After
Bandits killed Samuel Abi Dangiwa, a retired teacher and former Education Secretary in Kaduna, and still collected ransom from his desperate family a month later. Read the shocking details and community outcry.
Nigeria's Defence Minister Bans Ransom Payment to Terrorists
Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa declares an end to ransom payments and negotiations with terrorists, citing it fuels insecurity. He outlines a multi-faceted security strategy.
Activist Gwamnishu Denies Stealing Kidnap Ransom
Nigerian activist Harrison Gwamnishu breaks silence after being accused of stealing part of a ransom meant for a pregnant kidnap victim and her husband in Edo. Read his full response.
NASS Confirms Musa, Bans Ransom in Security Overhaul
The Senate and House of Representatives confirm Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister and adopt hard-line anti-terror measures, banning ransom payments and amnesty for terrorists. Read the details.
Bandits Give Kwara Community 7-Day Ultimatum for N300m
Armed bandits have given Isapa community in Kwara a week to pay N300 million for 10 kidnapped victims, threatening to kill them and attack residents. Read the shocking details.
How Bandits Can Release Victims Without Ransom - Tinubu's Aide
President Tinubu's adviser, Daniel Bwala, explains strategies for securing the release of kidnapped victims without paying ransom. Details on government stance and recent attacks inside.
Tinubu's Govt Rejects Terrorist Negotiation - Bwala
President Tinubu's adviser, Daniel Bwala, states the Federal Government maintains a strict no-negotiation policy with terrorists, citing risks of financing terrorism. Learn the details behind recent hostage releases.
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