Tag: alleged kidnapping
Retired teacher abducted, killed by suspected herdsmen in Edo
It was gathered that the deceased was returning home from the farm when he ran into the herders who abducted…
“Police lied, I paid N6.5m ransom to kidnappers,” Edo Chief Imam reveals
But Obhakhobo who recounted how he was abducted on July, 9, 2025 along the Ubiaja-Illushi road in a chat with…
Edo Court remands five over alleged kidnapping
The accused persons were alleged to have kidnapped the victim on June 13, 2025, at Eyean, a suburb community along…
Soludo: Igbo youths, not Fulani behind 99.9% of kidnappings in Anambra
"Igbo are the ones kidnapping Igbo, they are the ones killing Igbo. All these camps are Igbo youths."
Ibadan man pleads guilty to abducting 17-year-old UI student
The defendant committed the crime between May 19 and June 5, 2024, in Ibadan.
‘How troops nabbed alleged kidnappers of Anambra NDLEA Commander’
The NDLEA Commander of Anambra State Command was abducted on June 12
Police calm tension over kidnapping of 2 women, killing of farmer in Oyo community
Oyo Police Commissioner Johnson Adenola visited the community on Monday following plan by youths to embark on protests over the…
Gunmen abduct driver, 11 passengers of Benue Links bus
The bus was attacked on Sunday returning to Makurdi with passengers from Abeokuta in Ogun state.
Group screams as gunmen abduct another chief in Kogi
Ajayi's abduction came in less than a week after the release of Pa. Dada Ogunyanda, the 90-year-old Oba of Okoloke,…
Anambra man arrested for kidnapping, killing victim despite collecting ransom
The suspect, allegedly a member of a kidnapping gang, was involved in the abduction and murder of the late Onwurah…
Police speak on alleged kidnapping of 200 people on Abuja-Kaduna Highway
Police warn individuals and media outlets against spreading false information, which could incite panic and disrupt public order.
Gunmen abduct 76-year-old retired Army Major in Kogi
According to an impeccable source, the kidnapping occurred around 11:30pm. on Wednesday, 21 May, when the gunmen fired shots for…
Tension, outrage in Edo community as gunmen kill woman, abduct husband
Neigbours, drawn by gunshots, rushed to the scene only to find the woman lying lifeless in front of the house,…
Kogi: Tension as gunmen hold traditional ruler, abduct 4 others in Okoloke
A source familiar with the attack claimed that the criminals forced their way into the house of one Ezekiel Durojaiye,…
Police rescue man from kidnappers in Anambra
The feat was achieved by Anambra Police command’s operatives attached to the Anti-Cultism Squad Enugu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area (LGA)…
Nigerian Union raises alarm over kidnapping of member in South Africa
By Mufutau Ojo The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has raised alarm over kidnapping of one of their members identified…
Army worried about increasing spate of kidnappings in Kwara South – Commander
Speaking during the visit, Barkins expressed deep sympathy to the people of Irepodun and conveyed the Nigerian Army’s concern over…
APC Director of Admin, Abdul Adeniji, dies in kidnappers’ custody
The death of Adeniji has thrown the ruling party into mourning according to an n an internal memo issued on…
I paid N25m ransom – Ondo farmer opens up on 5-day ordeal in kidnappers’ den
Olanrewaju and his farm manager were abducted at Oba-Ile area near the Akure Airport. They were going to their farm…
Kidnapped Abuja varsity student found in Niger State
36-year-old kidnapped student of Veritas University, Abuja, identified as Cornelius Damulak has been rescued by the police in Niger State…
Kwara resident Umar Babangida docked for kidnapping 2 persons in Ibadan
Babangida was arraigned on charges bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping, unlawful possession of a firearm and terrorism. The prosecution counsel, Mr…
Police debunk viral WhatsApp post of kidnapping on Enugu-Opi-Nsukka road
Ndukwe said the viral WhatsApp post of kidnapping along Enugu-Opi-Nsukka Road on Jan. 28 remained untrue and with no verifiable…
Police rescue abducted wife of AIG Odumosu, kill kidnappers
Ogun Police Command had in a statement on 17 January confirmed abduction Mrs Odumosu in a statement by its spokesperson,…
Ogun: Court sends 3 to prison for kidnapping, selling 3 children
They were arraigned o charges of conspiracy, kidnapping and human trafficking. Earlier, the State Prosecutor, Mr I.A. Opayemi, told the…
Retired civil servant Clara Izuora, 2 others docked over kidnapping of 14 children
The three defendants committed the offence between July 21, 2024 and August 27, 2024 in various places in Ondo state,…
Benue: Police kill kidnapper, rescue association president
SP Sewuese Anene, the spokesperson for Benue Police Command said this while confirming the rescue of Yaji from kidnappers in…
Ogun: Police nab kidnapper, rescue abducted 7-year old girl
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said the suspects, while holding the girl captive, had demanded for ransom from the…
Benue varsity lecturer arrested for alleged kidnap of ASUU chairman’s wife
Following report of the kidnap incident, Anene said the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, Steve Yabanet, immediately ordered all…
Gunmen kidnap councillor, 8 others in Kogi
A social media message claimed the victims were kidnapped overnight from different areas of the community. An eyewitness who didn't…
Attempted kidnapping: Anambra couple in police net
The couple, aged 36 years and 27 years respectively, were arrested by Joint Security Forces in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government…