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.
Lagos police confirm the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who staged her own abduction to extort money from her husband. Investigation reveals a complex plot involving an accomplice and a sold iPhone.
Yobe State authorities confirm a sexual exploitation network at Potiskum Correctional Centre. Investigations ongoing, with officers suspended. Read the full report.
Niger State Police have charged eight individuals for child trafficking and kidnapping. The syndicate allegedly stole and sold children from Lambata. Read the shocking details.
Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation, have freed 14 kidnapped victims from a hideout in Orokam Forest. The successful raid followed community intelligence. Read the full details of the rescue mission.
Reverend Father Emmanuel Ehioma advises activist Harrison Gwamnishu to charge for his services after release. The priest urges calm and strategic change in his approach to kidnap rescues.
Imo State Government seals facilities linked to a wanted kidnap kingpin after discovering mutilated bodies. Police suspect illegal organ harvesting. Public demands probe into police unit.
A Nigerian man, Zekeri Idris Jnr, has disputed claims by VeryDarkMan that he orchestrated activist Harrison Gwamnishu's detention. He narrates the true sequence of events in Benin. Read the full details here.
Harrison Gwamnishu's lawyer details the activist's 'modus operandi' with ransom money for an abducted Edo couple. The N5.4m was for a tracking chip, now with police. Read the full account.
A woman shares her private WhatsApp conversations with activist Harrison Gwamnishu, revealing details of his meetings with Edo officials before his arrest over a kidnap case. She defends him against ransom theft claims.
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.
Sokoto State Police Command has arrested suspects funding bandits through cattle sales and smashed a motorcycle theft syndicate in a coordinated cross-border operation. Commissioner declares end to criminal safe havens.
Rivers State Police Command rescues five kidnap victims unhurt in Emuoha. CP Adepoju vows to track down fleeing cultists. Read the full report on the successful joint operation.
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.
FCT Police Command has smashed an armed robbery syndicate, arresting four suspects and recovering six stolen vehicles and over ₦15 million in cash. Read the full details of the operation.
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.
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.
Gunmen on motorcycles abducted passengers from two vehicles on Wawa-Luma Road in Borgu LGA. The attack lasted for hours without security intervention. Read the full report.
Nigerian Army's nationwide security operations kill 8 terrorists, arrest 51 suspects, and rescue 27 victims. Major arms haul intercepted in Kaduna. Read the full report.
A Nigerian man recounts his daring escape from kidnappers who attacked a bus in Kogi. He reveals crossing 7 rivers and shocking local collusion. Read his full story.
FCT Police, acting on intelligence, have foiled a planned large-scale kidnap attack in Kwali, neutralising three bandits and recovering weapons. A joint operation with the Army is ongoing. Read details.
Armed bandits kidnapped 14 people including a bride, her bridesmaids and a baby in Sokoto. Read about Nigeria's escalating security crisis and government response.
Senator Yemi Adaramodu denies FG paid ransom for Kebbi, Niger, Kwara kidnap victims. Security used persuasion, not money. Read full details on rescue operations.
37 kidnapped victims, including women and children, have been released in Katsina without ransom payment following successful peace negotiations with bandits in Bakori LGA.
Nigerian Army troops arrest Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, associate of kidnapping mastermind Umar Musa, in Southern Taraba operation. Military says this marks progress in dismantling criminal networks.
Nigerian pastor demands transparency from President Tinubu regarding the release of 38 kidnapped Eruku church worshippers. Read the critical questions about ransom and military action.
Delta Police arrest notorious armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate terrorizing Asaba/Benin corridor. Three suspects captured, weapons and stolen items recovered in intense operation.
Nigerian Army arrests kidnap kingpin Alhaji Abubakar Bawa in Taraba. In related news, 50 of 300+ kidnapped schoolchildren escape captors in Niger State. Read latest security updates.
Delta State Police arrest notorious armed robbery syndicate terrorizing Asaba-Benin corridor. Three suspects captured with firearms, stolen items recovered. Read full details.
Nigerian rapper Falz challenges government after 38 church members in Kwara and 50 victims in Niger State regained freedom without arrests. He demands accountability and nationwide protest.