DSS Rescues Kano Council Secretary from Kidnappers
The Department of State Services rescued Hamza Musa Durba, Secretary of Kibiya Local Council in Kano, after a gun battle with kidnappers who demanded a N100 million ransom.
Category : Kidnapping
DSS Rescues Abducted Kano LG Secretary in Rano Operation
Department of State Services operatives have successfully rescued Hon. Hamza Musa Durba, the abducted Secretary of Kibiya LGA, Kano State, following a coordinated raid in Rano. The operation involved a gun battle, leading to the arrest of two suspects.
ECWA Chairman Abducted by Gunmen in Plateau State
Gunmen abducted Rev. Prof. Sunday B. Agang, Chairman of ECWA's Board of Trustees, from his Jos residence. The incident follows attacks on church members in Kwara State.
Rivers University Student Kidnapped on Way to School
Precious Christopher, a student at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Rivers State, was kidnapped by gunmen while traveling to campus. She posted a desperate plea for help on WhatsApp before being taken.
Army Search After Abia Kidnap Victim Escapes
The Nigerian Army has initiated a search and rescue mission following the escape of a 40-year-old man from kidnappers in Abia State, with troops scouring forests to apprehend the criminals and recover a stolen vehicle.
Security Rescue Two Cocoa Farmers in Ibadan Operation
Two cocoa farmers abducted at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in Ibadan have been freed after a coordinated rescue mission involving police, DSS, Amotekun, and vigilantes.
Kidnapped Boy's Body Found in Bauchi, Suspect Arrested
The decomposing body of 4-year-old Yunusa Salisu was discovered at Warinje Hills in Bauchi after a kidnapping. Police arrested suspect Rabiu Safiyanu, who confessed to the crime.
Bandits Kidnap Eight at Kwara Church, Three Escape
Suspected bandits stormed an ECWA church in Kwara State, abducting eight worshippers during Sunday service. Three victims later escaped, while security forces and vigilantes continue efforts to rescue the remaining five and apprehend the perpetrators.
Nine Jailed for Church Abduction in Benue
A court in Benue State has convicted and sentenced nine suspects involved in the abduction of worshippers at St. John Catholic Church. The victims were rescued in coordinated operations.
Bandits Attack Kwara Church, Abduct Eight Worshippers
Gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded a church in Kwara State, abducting eight worshippers during Sunday service. Three victims later escaped, with the state government condemning the attack and tasking security forces.
Ondo Police Arrest Three in Akure Kidnapping, Rescue Victims
The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended three suspects linked to a kidnapping incident in Akure, captured on CCTV, and rescued three victims. The arrest followed social media circulation of footage showing the abduction of a mother in front of her c
Peter Obi Slams Terrorist Orders as Governance Breakdown
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi reacts to reports of terrorists issuing orders to communities in Sokoto State, calling it a national emergency and failure of governance.
Kano LG Secretary Abducted by Gunmen in Night Raid
Gunmen abducted Hon. Hamza Musa Durba, Secretary of Kibiya Local Government in Kano, after a late-night attack on his residence in Dinya town. The assailants used his son to gain entry before fleeing with the official.
Man Escapes Kidnappers, Says Three Still Held by Herdsmen
A man kidnapped by herdsmen returns home after escaping, detailing his ordeal and revealing three others, including a woman facing abuse, remain captive in the hideout.
Kidnapping as Nigeria's 'Perfect Crime' and Security Gaps
Kidnapping for ransom has become a 'perfect crime' in Nigeria, with criminals evading capture due to flawed security strategies. This article explores the tactics used, police helplessness, and urgent calls for government action to demystify and combat th
Four Cocoa Farmers Kidnapped in Oyo Research Institute Attack
Six armed gunmen kidnapped four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in Ibadan. Police have rescued one victim and launched a bush combing operation to find the others.
Mining Chairman, Manager Abducted in Nasarawa Raid
Gunmen stormed the residence of Mallam Suleiman Yusuf, Chairman of the Mining Association in Udege-Mbeki, during Iftar, abducting him and his Mill Manager, Joseph Uguedo, in Nasarawa State.
Bandits Threaten to Kill 32 Kaduna Hostages Over ₦30m Ransom
Residents of Kutaho and Kugir communities in Kaduna State raise alarm as bandits threaten to execute 32 abducted villagers if a ₦30 million ransom and four motorcycles are not paid, highlighting ongoing insecurity and lack of government intervention.
Bandits Threaten 32 Kaduna Villagers Over N30m Ransom
Armed bandits have issued a deadly ultimatum to kill 32 abducted villagers from Kutaho and Kugir communities in Kaduna State if a N30 million ransom and four motorcycles are not delivered. The victims, including a pregnant woman and a bride-to-be, were ki
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Boko Haram Demands ₦3.52B Ransom for 176 Kwara Victims
Boko Haram insurgents have demanded a staggering ₦3.52 billion ransom for the release of 176 kidnapped residents from Woro community in Kwara State, as negotiations stall and families struggle to meet the exorbitant demand.
Bandits Kill One, Abduct Seven in Kaduna Attack
Bandits attacked Sabon Gyero community in Kaduna, killing a deaf-mute man and abducting seven residents, including women and children, during an early morning raid.
Troops Free 5 Kidnap Victims, Recover Arms in Benue
Operation WHIRL STROKE troops have rescued five kidnapped victims and recovered a cache of weapons in separate operations in Katsina-Ala LGA, Benue State. The victims were held for up to over a month before being freed.
Kwara Families Despair Over 176 Missing Kidnapped Residents
Families of 176 abducted Kwara residents express deepening hopelessness as weeks pass without communication from Boko Haram or meaningful government updates, fearing pregnant women and children may not survive captivity.
Ondo Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnap Logistics Suppliers
Ondo State Police Command has arrested two logistics suppliers linked to a kidnapping syndicate terrorizing Ilu-Abo community, following community intelligence.
Two Arrested for Kidnapping 4-Year-Old in Adamawa
Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended two suspects, Sadiq Ali and Shitu Umar, for allegedly kidnapping a four-year-old boy in Numan LGA and demanding an N800,000 ransom.
ECWA Member Killed, Wife Abducted in Kwara Attack
Gunmen killed an ECWA church member and abducted his wife and four others in Oyatedo village, Kwara State, as church leaders warn of worsening kidnappings and insecurity disrupting farming and forcing church closures.
Kwara Businessman's Wife, Son Escape from Kidnappers
The wife and son of Kwara petrol dealer Alhaji Abass have escaped from their captors after being abducted in Ndeji community. The incident follows the businessman's own kidnapping ordeal last month.
Bauchi Bride, 15 Others Freed After 57 Days in Captivity
Sixteen individuals, including a bride, kidnapped from a wedding convoy in Bauchi State have been released after 57 days. Their freedom came following a N25 million ransom payment by families and community members.
N100m Ransom Demanded for Abducted Ondo LG Secretary
Kidnappers have demanded a N100 million ransom for the release of Joseph Kayode Aladesuyi, the secretary of Okeluju LCDA, and Esther Akinlolu, abducted at a poultry farm in Akure North, Ondo State.
Ondo Protesters Block Highway with Victim's Body Over Kidnappings
Residents in Ondo State barricaded the Akure-Owo highway using the remains of a kidnap victim, demanding urgent government intervention to address rampant abductions and killings in their communities.
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