14 Travellers Abducted, One Killed in Benue Attack
Armed men kidnapped 14 passengers and shot one dead on Utonkon–Okpoga Road in Benue State. Police confirm the incident and ongoing investigation.
Category : Kidnapping
Kidnappers Detain Ransom Carriers in Ekiti After Rejecting N10m
Two relatives delivering N10 million ransom for five abducted women in Ekiti State have been taken hostage by kidnappers, bringing total captives to seven. The kidnappers rejected the reduced ransom, demanding N100 million initially.
Bandits Attack Benue Church, Kidnap Nine in Night Vigil
Armed bandits attacked St. John's Catholic Church in Benue State during a night vigil, kidnapping nine worshippers. Community leaders express shock as police deploy tactical teams to rescue victims.
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.
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Bandits Attack Benue Church, Abduct Nine Worshippers
Suspected bandits stormed St. John's Catholic Church in Benue State, abducting nine worshippers during a night vigil. Local authorities confirm security response.
IPOB Cancels Monday Sit-at-Home in South-East Permanently
The Indigenous People of Biafra has permanently ended the Monday sit-at-home order across Nigeria's South-East region following a directive from leader Nnamdi Kanu, effective February 9, 2026.
Terrorists Brutally Assault Four Kidnapped Nigerian Women
A disturbing video shows four kidnapped Nigerian women being brutally assaulted by terrorists using an AK-47 rifle. The women plead for help as security agencies remain silent.
Suspected Kidnapper Disguised as Mad Person Nabbed in Ondo
Residents of Oda Town in Ondo State apprehended a suspected kidnapper who allegedly pretended to be mentally unstable for three days near a school, heightening community fears after a recent child disappearance.
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.
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Kwara Massacre: Warning Letter Details Revealed Before Attack
Residents of Woro and Nuku communities in Kwara state narrate how suspected jihadists sent a letter requesting to preach before launching a massacre that killed at least 75 people and abducted 38 women and children.
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.
Kaduna Kidnap Survivors: Raw Flour Diet, Forest Captivity
Christian survivors rescued from Kajuru kidnappers describe surviving on raw flour mixed with water, sleeping in open forest for weeks during captivity after January 26 church abduction.
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.
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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.
Kaduna Churchgoers Freed After Weeks in Bandit Captivity
Worshippers abducted from churches in Kaduna's Kurmin Wali town have been released under mysterious circumstances after weeks of uncertainty following their January 18 kidnapping by armed bandits.
Kaduna Church Worshippers Freed After Kajuru Kidnapping
Worshippers abducted from Kurmin Wali churches in Kaduna State have been released following a mysterious nighttime operation involving heavy vehicles near Maro forest.
Edo Kidnapping: Family Taken, N260m Ransom Demanded
Gunmen abducted nine family members including children in Edo State, releasing some after rainfall. Police rescued five victims, but four remain captive with kidnappers demanding N260 million ransom.
Bandits Kidnap Widow's Daughters in Kaduna Community
Gunmen abducted two daughters of a widow in Maraban Rido, Kaduna State, assaulting another victim who later escaped. The attack highlights growing insecurity in the region.
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Edo Police Rescue Kidnapped Farmer, Wives; Arrest 8 Suspects
Edo State Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped farmer and his two wives while arresting eight suspected kidnappers through intelligence-led bush combing operations in Esan West and Owan West LGAs.
Adamawa Residents Plead for Protection After Abduction
Residents of Madagali, Adamawa State, are pleading for enhanced security following the abduction of six family members in Palam village, raising concerns about border security and government response.
Bandits Abduct Woman and 2-Year-Old Daughter in Gombe
Gombe State Police Command has intensified search operations after six armed men kidnapped a 42-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter from their residence in Funakaye LGA early Sunday morning.
Bandits Abduct Two in Osun Community Near Kwara Border
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers invaded Ora-Igbomina in Osun State, abducting two residents in a late-night attack. Police confirm the incident and have launched search operations.
Agunechemba Reveals New Security Moves for Lilu, Anambra
Agunechemba security platform discloses intensified joint operations with police and military to tackle kidnappings and attacks in Lilu community, Ihiala LGA, Anambra state, amid ongoing violence concerns.
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Kaduna: 80 Victims Found, 86 Missing After Abduction
The Village Head of Kurmin Wali confirms 80 abducted victims have been located while 86 remain missing after bandits attacked churches in Kaduna State.
Bodies Found in Kogi Forest Despite Ransom Payment
The corpses of a Kaduna woman and an interstate driver were discovered in Kogi forest after families paid N3.5 million ransom. Both were abducted separately in January 2026.
Army Rescues Kidnapped Priest, Kills Abductor in Enugu
Troops from 82 Division Nigerian Army rescued Rev. Johnson Anayo Onugwu from kidnappers in Udenu LGA, Enugu State, neutralizing one criminal and recovering weapons in a successful operation.
Lagos Assembly Seeks Release of Abducted Corps Member
The Lagos State House of Assembly has called for immediate action to rescue Binuyo Lateefah, a prospective NYSC member kidnapped in Kogi State, with kidnappers demanding a N30 million ransom for her release.
Army Rescues 8 Kidnap Victims in Kaduna Forest
Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation with police and local forces, have rescued eight kidnap victims from a forest hideout in Kaduna State's Kauru LGA.
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Missing Child Found; Neighbour Arrested for Kidnapping
A child missing since November has been found, with a neighbour arrested for allegedly planning to sell the child. The case has shocked the community.
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