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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ondo Police uncover a staged kidnapping scheme, arresting a man who faked his abduction to extort ransom from his family. Read how intelligence-led policing foiled the plot.
The Jasawa Community in Plateau State reveals a death toll of 4,700 Muslims from crises since 2001, citing mass graves. Governor Mutfwang states nearly 12,000 total killed. Read the full report.
Residents of Bakale village in Sokoto State live in terror as armed bandits demand a N20 million levy to avoid attacks. Several other communities face similar threats. Read more.
A 15-year-old boy and six girls kidnapped in Bwari, FCT, have been freed after relatives paid a N2 million ransom. The peasant farmer who raised the money had to sell his ginger harvest.
A 25-year-old mother has been arrested in Kebbi State for allegedly kidnapping her own son and demanding a N5 million ransom from the father. The 4-year-old boy was rescued unharmed.
Gunmen abducted more than 30 Nigerians in separate attacks in Kano and Borno states. The surge in kidnappings for ransom is now a structured industry, a new report reveals. Read more.
Bandits have kidnapped Ojibara of Bayagan, Oba Kamilu Salami, from his farm in Kwara State. The kidnappers are demanding N150 million ransom for his release. Read details of the shocking abduction.
Masked gunmen have kidnapped Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan in Kwara State. The kidnappers are demanding N150 million ransom for his release. Read the full details.
A Nigerian family pleads for help after kidnappers abducted their relative along Obajana Road in Kogi State. The widow's son was traveling in an 18-seater bus when gunmen struck. Support needed urgently.
Senator Yemi Adaramodu denies FG paid ransom for Kebbi, Niger, Kwara kidnap victims. Security used persuasion, not money. Read full details on rescue operations.
Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu insists government paid no ransom for kidnapped victims' freedom. Security tactics remain confidential amid growing concerns.
Bandits murder palm wine tapper in Delta after family offered only ₦10,000 ransom. Nigerians react with anger as insecurity crisis deepens. Read full story.
A Nigerian man shares heartbreaking update about his mother kidnapped in Kogi. Kidnappers demand N60 million ransom while victim suffers in captivity. Read full story.
A Nigerian doctor cries for help after kidnappers released a video of his pregnant sister and husband in captivity in Edo State. The family demands N50 million ransom for their release.
A pregnant couple kidnapped in Edo state begs for help as captors demand N50 million ransom and threaten assault. Family raised only N7 million. Government intervention urgently needed.
Journalist Rufai Oseni reveals heartbreaking details about Venerable Edwin Achi's death in captivity. Family paid ransom only to receive his decomposed body. Read the full story.
A Nigerian lady shares emotional update after her father's kidnapping ordeal. Ransom paid for his release from bandits who beat him in the bush. Read the full story.
Nigerian doctor cries out as kidnappers abduct pregnant sister and husband in Edo State, demanding N50 million ransom. Family pleads for help amid security crisis.
Family reveals Anglican priest Venerate Edwin Achi was killed days before kidnappers posted photos. His wife Sarah, a customs officer, remains captive with N600m ransom demand.
Venerable Edwin Achi, kidnapped with wife and daughter in Kaduna, has died after one month in captivity. Bandits demanded N600 million ransom. Read full details.
Family confirms death of Kaduna Anglican priest Venerate Edwin Achi after kidnappers posted his photo on Facebook. The couple was abducted in October with N600 million ransom demanded.
Terrorists have murdered Ven. Edwin Achi, an Anglican priest abducted in Kaduna. His wife and daughter remain captive as church cancels events. Read the full story.
DSS operative reveals Tukur Mamu acted independently in Abuja-Kaduna train negotiations, benefiting financially from ransom payments. Case adjourned to 2026.