Category : Kidnapping


Ondo Monarch Killed in Failed Kidnapping by Gunmen

Suspected gunmen have killed the traditional ruler of Ahungha Village in Ondo State during a foiled abduction attempt. The monarch was attacked in his palace and later found dead with gunshot wounds.

Bandits Abduct Chief Imam's Family in Bauchi

Suspected bandits attacked the home of Imam Abubakar Muhammad Digare, abducting his wives, daughters, and other family members in Digare town, Alkaleri LGA, Bauchi State, on Saturday night, February 14, 2026.

DSS Rescues Kidnapped Boy in Kano, Arrests Suspect

Operatives of the Department of State Services in Kano have successfully rescued a five-year-old boy, Muhammad Haruna, from kidnappers in Danzaki Village. The suspect, Aminu Mukhtar, was arrested while negotiating a N15 million ransom with the victim's fa

12-Year-Old Schoolgirl Abducted by Gunmen in Ibadan

Oyo State Police confirm the kidnapping of a Junior Secondary School 2 pupil in Ibadan's Challenge area. Armed assailants attacked the girl's mother's vehicle near her school, firing shots and puncturing a tyre before fleeing with the child.

IED Blast Kills Two, Injures One in Niger State

Two persons were killed and another injured when an improvised explosive device detonated along a community road in Shiroro LGA, Niger State. The incident occurred on February 7, with police investigating.

Army Raids Edo Kidnappers' Den, Arrests 13

Troops of the Nigerian Army conducted coordinated raids in Edo North, arresting 13 suspected kidnappers and recovering weapons, drugs, and illicit items in a major security operation.

IPOB: February 2 Sit-at-Home Was One-Off Action

IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful clarifies the February 2 sit-at-home in Onitsha was a one-off protest against Governor Soludo's policies, not a return to weekly lockdowns, emphasizing the group opposes economic disruptions.

Kwara Governor Visits Tinubu After Kaiama Terror Attack

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq visited President Bola Tinubu following a brutal terrorist assault in Kaiama, Kwara State, where at least 75 Muslims were killed. The president approved military deployment for counter-offensive operations.

Kwara Monarch Freed After N12m Ransom, Police Deny

The Oniwo of Afin, Oba Simeon Olanipekun, has been released after his family paid an additional N12 million ransom, following over a month in captivity. Police confirm release but deny knowledge of ransom payment.

Six Kidnappers Arrested in Edo Forest Night Raid

Joint security forces in Edo State conducted a successful night raid in Agbede Forest, arresting six suspected kidnappers based on intelligence from a victim. The operation demonstrates increased inter-agency collaboration against criminal hideouts.

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