Africa
Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims, Arrest 11 Suspects in Plateau
Two abductees were freed and 11 suspected kidnappers arrested after raids in Jos North, as troops recovered weapons during separate operations.
Anambra Police Arrest Woman Accused Of Staging Kidnap After Family Paid ₦3 Million
Police say 22-year-old Nwachukwu Blessing allegedly staged her own abduction after her family paid ₦3 million; she was found in Asaba and is aiding
DSS Moves Re-arraignment of Five Alleged Ansaru Members to Sept 17 After Counsel Dispute
The court postponed the arraignment to Sept 17 after five men, named as Ansaru suspects in the Oriire kidnaps and killings, insisted on their chosen
Gunmen Abduct Six Clerics at Tinubu Prayer, Deepen Security Risk in Zamfara
Six clerics were seized at a prayer event backing President Bola Tinubu in Talata Mafara, Zamfara. Police say they are searching for the victims.
Two FUTO Students Released After Abduction
Two female students from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, who were taken on the road between campus and Ihi, have been freed.
Rivers Police Arrest Suspect Who Said He Was Hired For ₦40,000 In Kidnap
Rivers police detained Victor Ini after gunfire and recovered a vehicle and weapons; Ini told officers he joined a gang promised ₦40,000 to abduct a
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Kaduna Bandit Raids Leave Two Dead and 26 Abducted in Giwa LGA
Armed gangs attacked Tunburku, Tudun Amada and Kallon Kura in Giwa LGA, killing two, wounding one and abducting 26; 19 cattle were later recovered.
Police Rescue Okpella Mother and Three Children, Arrest Made After Edo Abductions
Security teams rescued Patience Omonete and her three children after a Sept. 3 abduction at Onomi Farm, Okpella.
Defence Minister Says Terrorist Attacks Have Reduced, Kidnapping Now Dominant
The defence minister said terrorist attacks have declined, and kidnapping has emerged as a growing social and security challenge.
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Two Passengers Kidnapped After Gunmen Block Bokkos-Barkin Ladi Road
Two passengers were taken after gunmen set up a blockade on the road between Bokkos and Barkin Ladi in Plateau State.
800,000 Displaced as Kidnapping Crisis Spreads South From Zamfara
Communities from Zamfara into southern regions face rising abductions and killings, forcing about 800,000 people from their homes.
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Three Killed, 10 Abducted in Fresh Bandit Attack on Taketsaba, Zamfara
Three residents were killed and 10 abducted when armed bandits raided Taketsaba village in Talata Mafara LGA, Zamfara State.
Two Suspected Kidnappers Neutralised, Victims Rescued in Imo Forest Operation
Two kidnapped victims were rescued unharmed during an operation in Imo State, police said, while a vigilante member later died from a gunshot injury.
Ogun Poultry Farmer Abducted, N500m Ransom Demanded
The abduction of a 33-year-old poultry farmer, Mr Oreoluwa Osonuga, by gunmen at the Ikenne Farm Settlement in Ogun State's Ikenne Local Government Area has heightened anxiety among farmers and residents.
Judge Freed After One Week in Bandits' Captivity Returns Home in Kebbi
A judge who was abducted by bandits has regained his freedom and returned home safely after spending one week in captivity, prompting celebrations across Kebbi State.