Woman Mourns Mother, Four Siblings Killed in Benue Attack
A Nigerian woman, Tsegba Lucy, pays tribute to her mother and four siblings killed in the Yelwata community attack in Benue State, one year after the tragedy.
Category : Kidnapping
NANS Urges FG to Boost School Security Amid Kidnappings
NANS Ogun JCC urges the Federal Government to enhance security in schools nationwide following recent kidnappings, including the Ogbomoso abduction, and backs state policing.
Kidnappers Refuse to Release Wife of Deceased General
Kidnappers of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar refuse to release his wife despite his death from diabetes and hypertension in captivity. He was abducted in May 2026.
Retired Major General Dies in Bandit Captivity in Katsina
Retired Major General Abubakar Rabe, abducted in Katsina two weeks ago, has died from diabetes and hypertension complications while in bandit captivity.
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UNIJOS Queen Recounts Bandits Killing Her Soldier Fiancé
Promise Dikko, Miss University of Jos, shares how bandits killed her fiancé, a Nigerian Army lieutenant, months before their planned December 2026 wedding.
Edo pastor recounts fear, torture, insect bites in captivity
Edo-based pastor Caleb Adavize Philip, kidnapped with his wife and sister, recounts traumatic ordeal including torture, insect bites, and threats, with kidnappers demanding N50m ransom.
Makinde: Abducted Oyo Students, Teachers Still in Park
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde confirms abducted students and teachers are still within Old Oyo National Park, as security operations continue to secure their release amid challenging terrain.
Afenifere: Insecurity Threatens Nigeria's Stability
Afenifere warns that insecurity, economic hardship, and public dissatisfaction threaten Nigeria's stability, urging decisive government action to restore confidence and security.
Makinde Reveals Location of Kidnapped Oyo Schoolchildren
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde confirms kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers are still in Old Oyo National Park, 27 days after abduction. Rescue operations ongoing.
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Man hacked to death in Plateau community, body found
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace discovered the decomposing corpse of Toma Chuwang with machete wounds in Torok community, Riyom LGA, Plateau State. Suspected Fulani militants attacked him while returning from a mining site.
Edo Senator Urges Constituents to Heighten Security Vigilance
Senator Joseph Ikpea calls on Nigerians, especially Edo Central constituents, to be vigilant and report suspicious activities, commending Governor Okpebholo's proactive school closures after DSS alert.
Oyo Demolishes Kidnappers' Hideout After Adelabu Sister Rescue
The Oyo State Government demolished a building used as a kidnappers' hideout in Ibadan, days after rescuing Busayo John-Paul and her twin sons.
39 elderly held after failed reconciliation with bandits
At least 39 elderly residents of Magamin Diddi village remain captive after a reconciliation meeting with bandit leader Jammo failed, despite government opposition.
Islamic Cleric Dies in Bandit Captivity in Kebbi
Alhaj Muhammad Maibarga, a respected Islamic cleric, has died while in the custody of suspected bandits in Kebbi State, sparking community mourning.
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Adelabu Camp Denies Aide's Role in Sister's Kidnap
Former Minister Adebayo Adelabu's camp dismisses claims linking his PA to the abduction of his sister and twin sons, warning of legal action against those spreading false rumors.
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Edo woman faked kidnapping due to debt
Oluchi Ugbowan, 45, admitted staging her own kidnapping in Edo State, revealing debt pressure led her to tie her own hands and create fake abduction videos.
Police Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims, Kill 2 Bandits in Abuja
FCT Police rescue five kidnapped victims and kill two bandits in Byazhin area. Two suspects arrested, weapons recovered. Commissioner leads operation.
Gunmen Abduct Osun LG Vice Chairman Debo Farounbi
Gunmen abducted the Vice Chairman of Ifedayo Local Government Area in Osun State, Mr Debo Farounbi, during an attack in Ora community. Military rescue efforts freed three others.
Edo Governor Shuts Schools Over DSS Leaked Memo
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo ordered the closure of secondary schools in Akoko-Edo LGA following a leaked DSS memo warning of planned mass abductions of schoolchildren.
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Abducted Kaduna Woman Dies in Bandits' Captivity
Naomi Makau, kidnapped in Kaduna State last year, has died in bandits' captivity. Her family could not afford the ransom demanded.
Bandits Abduct Pregnant Woman, Three Others in Niger
Bandits abducted four women, including a pregnant woman, in Maikadauri village, Niger State. One person was killed, and a vigilante was wounded.
Bandits Kill NSCDC Officer, Abduct Daughter in Kogi (10.06.2026)
Armed bandits killed NSCDC officer Ayo Olukotun and kidnapped his daughter in Odo-Ere, Kogi State. Several others were abducted as residents fled gunfire.
Soldier, Four Others Die in Foiled Kidnap in Ogun
A soldier and four hostages died in a foiled kidnap attempt on Chinese expatriates in Ogun State. One kidnapper was killed, and security forces are on alert.
Kwara Police Bust Kidnap Syndicate, Arrest Seven, Recover Guns
Kwara State Police dismantle a kidnapping network, arresting seven suspects and recovering firearms in intelligence-led operations across the state.
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VDM Urges Tinubu to Meet Kidnappers' Demand in Oyo Abduction
Social media critic VDM appeals to President Tinubu to consider kidnappers' demand for release of prisoners after new video of abducted Oyo schoolchildren surfaces.
Oyo Police Reveal Kidnapping Plan of Adelabu Sister
Oyo police reveal how a kidnapping syndicate meticulously planned the abduction of former Minister Adebayo Adelabu's sister and her twin sons, including attempted insider recruitment.
Kukah: Intentional Leadership Needed to Defeat Insecurity
Bishop Matthew Kukah decries worsening insecurity in Nigeria, calls for intentional leadership to rescue the country from bandits and ungoverned spaces.
Oyo principal debunks N1bn ransom, Sharia law demands
Mrs. Rachael Alamu, abducted Oyo principal, clarifies captors demand only release of detained members, not N1bn or Sharia law.
Bandits Abduct 50 Zamfara Elders on Peace Mission
Suspected bandits kidnapped 50 elders from Magamin Diddi village in Zamfara State while they were on a reconciliation mission. The bandit kingpin Jammo later released 11 hostages and demands N24 million for seized rifles.
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South-West Kidnapping: Hidden Networks and Blind Spots
An analysis of kidnapping in South-West Nigeria reveals hidden networks of informants, financiers, and logistics, urging a shift from force-only responses to governance and intelligence integrity.
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