Kidnappers in Edo State have reduced their ransom demand from N100 million to N40 million for eight abducted residents. Community leaders are negotiating for a further reduction. Read the latest on this developing security situation.
Rivers State Police arrest Goodnews Iberi for the kidnap and murder of Rita Eleonu after collecting N210,000 ransom. The victim's body was found in a forest. Read the full story.
Kidnappers in army uniforms abducted eight persons from a hotel in Edo State, demanding a N100m ransom. The community and police are working for their release. Read the latest details.
Gunmen in army uniforms abducted eight people from a hotel in Edo State, demanding a N100m ransom. The PDP also demands the release of 52 suspects remanded over an anti-kidnapping protest. Read the full report.
Rivers State Police arrest Goodnews Iberi for the kidnap and murder of Rita Eleonu. Suspect led operatives to shallow grave in 'evil forest' after collecting N210,000 ransom. CP Adepoju commends swift action.
Boko Haram terrorists demand N423 million ransom for ex-Biu LGA vice chairman Hassan Biu Miringa and another hostage. New video confirms abduction. Read details and appeals for rescue.
Fresh details emerge on the abduction and killing of Abuja lawyer Nwamaka Chigbo. Her family reveals harrowing final calls and a N3 million ransom demand. Calls for justice intensify.
Oyo Police arrest three teenage girls for threatening to kidnap a woman and demanding N10m and human parts. Suspects claim it was a prank. Full story inside.
The family of Abuja-based lawyer Nwamaka Chigbo recounts her last moments after a brutal one-chance kidnapping. Read the full story and demand action on Abuja's security.
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.
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.
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued retired Colonel Ajanaku after a dramatic kidnap in Plateau State. The operation foiled a N200 million ransom demand. Full details inside.
Three freed ECWA church worshippers die after abduction in Kogi. Community demands action as youths protest insecurity. Get the full story.
A family in Adamawa's Kirchinga recounts a harrowing 11-day kidnapping, forced to sell all assets to pay a ₦7 million ransom. Victims plead for urgent government action amid rising insecurity.
Gunmen abducted two brothers in Auchi, Edo State, demanding a ₦200 million ransom. After negotiations, the sum was reduced to ₦100 million. Police and local groups are searching the forests. #Edo #Kidnapping #Security
Gunmen demand N450 million to release the Oniwo of Aafin, his NYSC son, and eight villagers in Kwara. The police are yet to comment. Read the full details.
Veteran Nollywood producer Don Pedro Obaseki was beaten and stripped in Benin City. Separately, Harrison Gwamnishu is out on bail over alleged ransom theft. Full details inside.
Gunmen demand N450 million for the release of the Oniwo of Aafin, his NYSC son, and eight villagers. Negotiations are ongoing as police remain silent.
Gunmen killed Ilabeshi Okhale and kidnapped his twin children in Afokpella, Edo. Police and security forces rescued the 16-year-olds unhurt. Read the full story.
Terrorists demand N500m ransom for five Kwara road workers. Meanwhile, NAF precision strikes neutralize bandits in Zamfara. Read the latest on Nigeria's security challenges.
Families plead for government action as bandits demand N500 million for five Kwara road construction workers kidnapped two weeks ago. Read the urgent appeal for their safe release.
Bandits demand N500 million to release five Kwara road construction workers kidnapped on December 15. Families plead with state government for urgent intervention and rescue efforts.
Nigerian Police arrest two notorious bandit leaders in Kwara, recovering an AK-47, ₦500,000 ransom cash, and a new motorcycle. The gang terrorised four states. Read more.
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Relief and grief in Ibeto as 17 residents, including a lawyer, are freed after 86 days in bandit captivity. One victim did not survive. Read the full story.
Nigeria's NCTC is collaborating with social media giants to delete accounts used by terrorists and bandits. The agency also exposes new ransom methods via POS operators. Read the full report.
The FG reveals terrorists are exploiting PoS operators to collect ransom, making funds harder to track. Security agencies are collaborating with tech firms to dismantle their networks.
A new report exposes that kidnappers in Nigeria collected a staggering ₦2.57 billion in ransom from July 2024 to June 2025, with the Northwest as the epicentre. Discover the shocking scale of this criminal enterprise.
Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan Ile in Kwara, is free after 25 days. The community paid a huge ransom in two installments without government help. Read the full story.
The Nigerian government warns terrorists are using PoS agents to collect ransom, evading detection. Security agencies are working with social media giants to dismantle terror networks. Read more.