Kidnap Kingpin Arrested, AK-47 Recovered in Rivers
Rivers State Police arrest suspected kidnap leader Mohammed Ibrahim, recover AK-47 rifle and ammunition. CP Adepoju commends officers, urges public vigilance.
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Owo Church Bombing Victim Tells Court of Lifelong Disability
A survivor of the 2022 St. Francis Church, Owo, terrorist attack testified in court, detailing her permanent injuries and government neglect. Read the full testimony and trial updates.
Man Sells Property for Brother's Staged Kidnap in Edo
Edo Police arrest a vulcanizer for staging his own kidnap. His brother sold property to pay N12m ransom. Police warn against the growing trend of fake abductions in Ekpoma.
Police Foil Kidnap Plot, Recover Arms in Delta
Delta Police disrupt a kidnap gang in Agbarho, recovering firearms and the suspects' abandoned meal. CP Adesola vows to keep the state hostile to criminals. Read the full story.
Police arrest suspect in kidnap, murder of Rivers woman
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.
3 Underage Girls Arrested for Kidnap Threat in Oyo
Oyo State Police detain three teenage girls for allegedly threatening to kidnap a woman and demanding N10m ransom. Suspects claim it was a prank. Full details inside.
Teenagers detained over kidnap threat to Oyo meat seller
Oyo State Police arrest three teenage girls for threatening to kidnap a meat seller in Ikoyi-Ile. The suspects claimed it was a prank. Police warn youths against such acts.
Police Bust Kidnap Syndicate, Recover Firearms in Delta
Delta Police Command arrests key suspects, recovers high-grade weapons in major crackdown on inter-state kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate. CP Adesola vows sustained action.
Six Kidnap Victims Rescued in Kaduna by Troops
Nigerian Army troops from Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued six kidnapped victims in Kaduna State. The successful operation took place on January 5, 2026. Read more about the military's latest victory.
N450m Ransom Demanded for Abducted Kwara Monarch
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.
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.
Police Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims in Zamfara
Zamfara Police Anti-Kidnapping Unit rescues five women and children, repelling armed bandits on Gusau-Dansadau road. This follows recent NAF airstrikes on bandit hideouts in Tsafe LGA.
Man survives accident at same spot as Anthony Joshua crash
A Nigerian man recounts surviving a terrifying accident on the Sagamu Expressway, the exact location where boxer Anthony Joshua later lost friends. His emotional story highlights dangerous road conditions.
Army rescues 8 kidnap victims on Cameroon waterways
Nigerian Army troops from 13 Brigade have rescued eight civilians, including two children, after militants attacked a commercial boat. The swift operation was based on local community intelligence.
Will Anthony Joshua Fight Again After Fatal Car Crash?
Following a tragic car accident in Nigeria that killed two of his friends, concerns grow that Anthony Joshua may never box again due to severe survivor's guilt. Read the viral analysis.
N500m Ransom Demand for 5 Kidnapped Kwara Workers
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.
N500m Ransom Demand for 5 Kidnapped Kwara Workers
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.
DSS nabs gang behind murder of Prof. Ekanem in Calabar
DSS operatives arrest the gang leader responsible for the kidnap and murder of Prof. Ekanem Philip Ephraim in Calabar. Suspects confessed after two-year manhunt. Read the full details.
Troops rescue abducted victim, recover items in Kano
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued a kidnap victim and recovered stolen items in a fierce gun battle along the Kano-Katsina border. Read the full details of the security operation.
Two Kidnapping Suspects Arrested in Adamawa
Adamawa Police arrest two men accused of terrorising Sarau Belel community and threatening a man over his brother's 2024 abduction. CP Dankombo Morris orders thorough probe.
Benue Police Rescue Kidnap Victim on Christmas Morning
Benue State Police Command foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued a victim unhurt in the Tiortu area on Christmas Day. CP Emenari commended the swift response. Read more.
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.
Parkland Survivor Donovan Metayer Dies by Suicide at 26
Donovan Metayer, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting, has died by suicide at age 26. His family shares his story to break the silence on mental health and gun violence trauma. Read more.
James Ransone, 'The Wire' Actor, Dies by Suicide at 46
James Ransone, known for his role in 'The Wire,' has died by suicide in Los Angeles at age 46. He was a father of two and a survivor of sexual abuse. Read the full story.
All Niger Catholic school kidnap victims freed
The final group of pupils and teachers abducted from St. Mary's school in Niger State have been released. Read the full story of their rescue and reunion with families.
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.
Media trained on ethical SGBV reporting in Lagos, Edo
WRAHP trained 20 journalists from Lagos and Edo States on ethical reporting of SGBV cases to protect survivors and advance justice. Learn how media can drive change.
Air India Crash Sole Survivor Speaks on Trauma, Loss
Viswashkumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241, details his escape, PTSD, and struggle to reconnect with family in a new BBC interview. Read his heartbreaking story.
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.
Four Sentenced to Death for Kidnapping, Murder in Akwa Ibom
An Akwa Ibom High Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for the kidnap and murder of businessman Chijioke Anyanwu. The notorious gang also abducted a university lecturer. Read the full details of the judgment and the gang's operations.
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