Kidnapping in Ekpoma a day after community protest
Shocking CCTV footage shows a man abducted in Ekpoma, Edo State, just one day after residents protested rampant kidnappings. The incident highlights the escalating security crisis.
Category : Search result: Ekpoma kidnapping
Isreal DMW: APC Under 200k Votes in Edo if Election Fair
Davido's logistics manager, Isreal Afere, predicts APC's poor performance in Edo's 2027 presidential poll following youth protests over kidnappings. Read the full story.
Ekpoma Residents Protest Against Incessant Kidnappings
Angry residents and students in Ekpoma, Edo State, protest rampant kidnappings. Police report rescue of nine victims using drone technology. Get the full story.
Victim Details Kidnapping After Boarding 'One Chance' Bus
A Nigerian man recounts his terrifying kidnapping after boarding a 'one chance' vehicle in daylight. He was held hostage for over four hours. Read his full story and see the kidnappers' chat with his family.
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.
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.
AAU: Protesters Are Not Our Registered Students
Ambrose Alli University disowns individuals behind protest against incessant kidnappings in Ekpoma. Management says demonstrators are not registered students. Read the full statement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bodies of 2 Kidnapped Cameroonian Women Found
Anambra police confirm recovery of two Cameroonian women's bodies from Omambala River after kidnapping. Two suspects arrested, one remains at large. Families identify victims.
Kogi Kidnapping: N60m Ransom Demand for Mother
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.
Pregnant Couple Abducted in Edo, N50m Ransom Demanded
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.
Lady's kidnapped father released after ransom payment
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.
Senate Recommends Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Nigeria's Senate classifies kidnapping as terrorism, mandates death penalty for convicts. Read how this new resolution aims to combat rising insecurity.
Rufai Oseni Slams Government Over Bandit Negotiations
Nigerian broadcaster Rufai Oseni goes viral questioning government's handling of kidnapped victims' release. He demands answers on justice and accountability. Watch the video now!
Eruku Church Attack: Man Questions 38 Kidnapped Victims
A Nigerian man's viral Facebook post questions the government about the Eruku church attack where 38 worshippers were kidnapped. Read his critical questions about the rescue operation.
Family rescued from Eruku church kidnapping in Kwara
A Nigerian man rejoices as his mother and cousin are rescued after being kidnapped at CAC Eruku church. Read the emotional story of their safe return.
Page 1 of 4