Kidnappers Threaten to Kill Victims in Edo Over Ransom
Gunmen abduct eight in Edo, threaten execution as community struggles to raise N40m ransom. Royal father sends SOS to government over security crisis. Read more.
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Islamic Cleric Killed by Bandits in Kaduna's Birnin Gwari
Suspected bandits have killed Imam Bello Abubakar in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna. The attack highlights the dire security situation in the area, with daily unreported incidents. Read more.
Katsina Govt Explains Release of 70 Bandits in Swap Deal
Katsina State government defends its decision to release 70 detained suspected bandits as part of a peace swap deal that has freed over 1,000 hostages and restored farming in affected LGAs.
Bandits Neutralized in Kogi Forest Raid
Security forces neutralize several bandits in a joint Kogi forest operation. Police urge residents to report suspicious individuals with bullet wounds. Full details and video.
4 Bandits Arrested with 65 Cows in Kaduna
Kaduna security operatives nab four suspected bandits and recover 65 rustled cows in Chikun LGA. Police vow to sustain anti-crime operations. Read details.
Family Abducted in Kogi, Two Found After Security Chase
Bandits invaded Zone 12, Zango community in Kogi State, kidnapping four family members. Local security found an old woman and a 2-year-old abandoned. Read the latest on the manhunt.
Family of Four Kidnapped in Kogi Community Raid
Armed bandits invaded Zone 12, Zango community in Kogi State, abducting four family members. Security forces rescued two victims. Read the latest on the police manhunt.
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.
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.
Bandits Attack Katsina Communities, Abduct Many
Armed bandits launched coordinated night attacks in Malumfashi LGA, Katsina, abducting several residents. This follows a recent deadly mosque attack in the same area.
Four Abducted in Kwara Highway Ambush
Suspected terrorists attacked Isanlu-Isin-Omu Aran road in Kwara, abducting four. Bandits remain active, targeting Ilorin-bound travellers. Police yet to confirm. #Kwara #Insecurity
Bandits Attack Police Station in Ondo, Burn Building
Gunmen attacked a police station in Ondo's Ipele-Owo community, setting it ablaze. Police confirm the incident as residents flee. Get the latest details on the security situation.
Kwara Bandits in Forests for 15 Years, Govt Knew
Ifelodun Council Chairman Femi Yusuf alleges bandits have operated in Kwara forests for over 15 years with government knowledge. He claims locals collaborated with criminals.
Kwara Bandits Demand N500m Ransom, NAF Strikes in Zamfara
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.
Police Arrest Viral Video Bandit, Recover AK-47, Cash
Nigerian police arrest two notorious bandits in Kwara, including one from a viral video. AK-47 rifle and N500,000 ransom money recovered. Read the full details of the operation.
Kwara Bandit Kingpins Arrested in Police Covert Operation
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Niger State kidnap victims freed, one dies in captivity
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.
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.
Mother, 3 Children Among 9 Abducted in Kogi Attack
Armed men storm Inele-Ugoh village in Kogi, kidnapping nine. Residents plead for aerial surveillance as ground troops search forests. Read more on the security crisis.
Bandits abduct 9 in Kogi, including mother and children
Armed bandits stormed a Kogi community, kidnapping nine people. A mother and her three children were among the victims. Read the full report on the security crisis.
Nine Kidnapped in Kogi, Residents Seek Aerial Surveillance
Armed bandits abducted nine people, including a mother and her three children en route to a burial, in Kogi's Olamaboro LGA. Residents plead for drones and police helicopters to aid ground troops in the search. Read more.
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.
Kidnapping Attempt in Kogi Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
A kidnapping attempt on Ejule-Olamaboro Road, Kogi, turned fatal as bandits opened fire, causing a crash. One confirmed dead, two rescued. Security operatives are on the trail.
4 Bandits Neutralised in Kogi Community Attack
Kogi State confirms local hunters killed 4 bandits during an attack on Ayetoro-Kiri. 13 persons were abducted. Security forces are on the trail. Read more.
Gunmen Kidnap 5 Workers at Kwara Construction Site
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped five employees of Fix Contracting Engineering Company in Kwara State. Security forces are combing the area. Read for details and updates.
100 Niger Schoolchildren Freed After Bandit Kidnapping
The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from a Niger State school. Read the full details of the rescue operation and the ongoing efforts to free the remaining captives.
Kwara Police Arrest 5 Suspected Bandits, Recover Ammunition
Kwara State Police Command arrests five suspected bandits, rescues a kidnapped woman, and recovers 100 rounds of AK-47 ammunition in major security operations. Read details.
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.
Troops Rescue 6 Victims from Kogi Church Attack
Nigerian Army troops have rescued six victims abducted from a Cherubim and Seraphim church in Kogi. In a separate operation, a major drug haul was intercepted. Read the full report.
Fresh Bandit Attack in Eruku, Kwara State
Bandits have abducted a farmer in Eruku, Kwara State, just days after the release of 38 church worshippers. Police and vigilantes are on a rescue mission. Get the latest details.
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