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4 Jan
The abducted chairman of Akwanga Local Council in Nasarawa State, Safiyanu Isah Andaha, has regained freedom after reported payment of a ransom.
3 Jan
A Police team attached to Ekpan Division in Delta State has killed two suspected kidnappers, while another escaped with gunshot injury, following a clash at Ekakpamre, in Ughelli-South Local Council of the state.
29 Dec
An eight-man kidnapping gang has invaded a mosque and abducted one Murithador Sadullahi Akanho Olamide, the Imam of Muhadul-iftai-wa-sadah Institute of Arabic and Islamic studies.
20 Dec
Three communities in Abua/Odual Local Council of Rivers State: Owerewere, Aminigboko, and Egunghan have commiserated with the Nigerian Army over the loss of four officers...
14 Dec
Katsina State Police Command, yesterday, said it neutralised 13 suspected kidnappers during various operations between June and September, 2023.
28 Nov
Troops of 6 Brigade Garrison, Nigerian Army, have during an anti-kidnapping patrol in Taraba State, arrested two kidnappers and rescued hostages.
22 Nov
Operatives of Nnewi Vigilance service in Anambra state have arrested over 30 suspected internet fraudsters also known as ‘Yahoo Boys’ and kidnappers.
3 Nov
The police in Plateau State have trailed a gang of kidnappers to their den, rescued six victims, and killed one of the kidnappers. Spokesperson for the state’s police command, Alfred Alabo, said the feat was part of its efforts to get rid of criminal elements in the state...
1 Nov
Ogun State owned security outfit, “So-Safe Corps”, yesterday, admitted killing a pastor of the Latter Rain Revival Christian Church, Adeniyi Adisa, by mistake during a shootout with suspected kidnappers.
30 Oct
Unknown gunmen have again abducted a catholic priest in Taraba State. The priest, Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Tarhembe, was yesterday, abducted from his parish in Ibi Local Council of Taraba State in the early hours of Sunday. The abducted priest is the parish priest of St. Ann’s Parish. His abduction was coming barely a few days after…
28 Oct
Residents of Pupule community in Yorro Local Council of Taraba State have decried the rate of kidnapping in the community following the abduction of six persons yesterday.
10 Oct 2023
Suspected gunmen who stormed Shabewa in Dukku Local Council of Gombe State have abducted one of the wives, and brother to their escapee target. Spokesperson for the state police command, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mahid Muazu, who disclosed this in a statement, yesterday, said the suspected kidnappers, on Sunday at about 2:55 a.m., invaded…
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