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Category : Kidnapping

Gunmen Abduct Six Health Workers in Midnight Raid on Ondo Health Centre

Six Health Workers Kidnapped in Ondo Health Centre Raid

Suspected kidnappers have abducted six health workers in a midnight attack on a health centre in Akure, Ondo State. The gunmen forced entry, rounded up staff, and fled with victims, leaving patients unharmed but shaken.

NYSC Member Samuel Orji Laid to Rest After Maiduguri Bombing Tragedy

NYSC Member Buried After Maiduguri Bombing

Samuel Chidiebere Orji, a 26-year-old corps member killed in the Maiduguri suicide bombings, has been buried in his hometown in Enugu State. The attacks claimed over 28 lives and injured many.

DSS Operatives Rescue Abducted Kano LG Secretary in Rano Gun Battle

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.

Gunmen Abduct Rivers University Student on Way to Campus

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.

Nigerian Army Launches Search Operation After Abia Kidnap Victim's Escape

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.

Bandits Attack Kwara Church, Kidnap Eight Worshippers During Service

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 Sentenced for Abduction of Church Worshippers in Benue State

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 During Service

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 Suspects in Akure Kidnapping Case, Rescue Three Victims

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

Kano LG Secretary Abducted by Gunmen in Nighttime Home Invasion

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.

Kidnapping in Nigeria: The Rise of a 'Perfect Crime' and Security Failures

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

Bandits Threaten to Kill 32 Kaduna Abductees Over Unpaid ₦30 Million Ransom

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 to Kill 32 Abducted Kaduna Villagers Over N30m Ransom Demand

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

Boko Haram Demands ₦3.52 Billion Ransom for 176 Kwara Kidnap Victims

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.

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