Sowore slams police over attack on Kwara women protesters
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore condemns the assault on women protesters at Kwara Govt House. He accuses police of standing by and demands justice. Read the full story.
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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.
Kidnappers collect ₦2.57bn ransom in one year
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.
N1.5m Ransom Demanded for Each of 28 Plateau Victims
Gunmen abduct 28 travellers in Plateau's Wase LGA, demanding N42 million total ransom. Families plead poverty as police investigate. Calls for security intensify.
Bandits Kill 2, Abduct 10 in Kogi Attack
Gunmen killed two and kidnapped ten in Olle-Bunu, Kogi. Community leaders demand urgent security overhaul. Read the full report and calls for action.
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.
Mother Spends All Savings to Fly Daughter Over Kidnapping
A Nigerian mother made the ultimate sacrifice, draining her bank account to buy a flight ticket for her daughter, fearing road travel due to rampant kidnappings. Her story highlights the daily terror many face. Read her emotional plea for safety.
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.
NLC Protests Insecurity Despite Tinubu Meeting
NLC members protest nationwide over kidnappings and economic hardship, despite a late-night meeting with President Tinubu. Details from Abuja and Lagos demonstrations.
Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Customs Officer, Kill Chief in Osun
Gunmen attacked Ora community on the Osun-Kwara border, kidnapping retired Customs officer Emmanuel Owolabi and killing a chief. Police have intensified search efforts. Read the full story.
Tinubu's Test: Breaking Nigeria's Insecurity Jinx
As kidnappings surge and Trump offers military aid, can President Tinubu's emergency measures break Nigeria's long-standing security curse? Analysis of a 23-year-old proposal.
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.
Chinese Workers Kidnapped in Kwara, Police Confirm
Masked gunmen have kidnapped two Chinese nationals at a BUA road construction site in Kwara state. The police confirmed the incident amid rising insecurity and a new Defence Minister appointment.
NLC Threatens Nationwide Protests Over Insecurity
The Nigeria Labour Congress vows nationwide protests and a day of mourning over rising insecurity, citing recent kidnappings and demanding action. Read more.
Gunmen Abduct Oyo APC Chieftain Wale Oriade
Hon. Wale Oriade, an APC leader in Ibadan, was kidnapped by armed men. Senator Teslim Folarin calls for urgent security action. Details on the incident and reactions inside.
Nigerians React to Gumi's Prayer on Insecurity Enablers
Islamic cleric Sheik Gumi's public prayer against those enabling Nigeria's insecurity has ignited fierce reactions online, with many labeling him a 'bandits apologist'. Read the full story and see the social media exchanges.
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.
NASS Seeks Death Penalty for Kidnappers, Naming of Sponsors
Nigeria's National Assembly intensifies its fight against insecurity, demanding capital punishment for kidnappers and the public prosecution of terrorism financiers. Read the latest developments.
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.
Nasarawa Governor Ready to Establish State Police Force
Nasarawa State Government reveals readiness to create a state police force to combat insecurity, enhance school safety, and attract investors. Read the full details.
Sokoto Bride Kidnapped, Bandits Contact Family
Bandits abducted a bride and 12 others in Sokoto. The kidnappers contacted the family but demanded to speak only with the traditional ruler, refusing ransom talks. Read the full story.
Bandits kill mother, abduct son in Kano attack
Armed bandits storm Yankamaye village in Kano, killing a woman and kidnapping three people just hours after one victim criticized insecurity politicization. Read the full report.
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.
Anglican Church Condemns Killing of Kaduna Priest
The Church of Nigeria condemns the murder of Venerable Edwin Achi and demands the release of his kidnapped wife and daughter. Urgent action against insecurity is needed.
Farmer Killed Over ₦10k Ransom in Delta State
Bandits murder palm wine tapper in Delta after family offered only ₦10,000 ransom. Nigerians react with anger as insecurity crisis deepens. Read full story.
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.
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