Tag: kidnappers
Gun battle in Abuja: Police kill two kidnappers, free five victims
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have rescued five kidnapped victims and neutralised two suspected kidnappers during…
Oyo Attack: Afenifere questions governors’ security measures
Following the attacks on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State last Friday, the pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere…
Ogun Police gun down two kidnappers, arrest notorious gang kingpin in raid
The Ogun State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its crackdown on kidnapping and violent crimes, neutralising two…
Troops rescue 32 kidnap victims, kill two terrorists in Katsina offensive
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with personnel of the Katsina State…
Three kidnappers nabbed in Rivers as police rescue victim linked to Lagos abduction
She said the suspects were apprehended while attempting to kidnap another victim, Mr Chisom George, who had been lured from…
Kidnappers now using banks to collect ransoms — Expert raises alarm
A security expert, Dr. Kabir Adamu, has raised concern that kidnappers in Nigeria are now using banks to collect ransom…
Kidnappers abduct Police Inspector, four others, demand ₦100m ransom
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted five persons, including a police inspector, in Edo North Senatorial District of Edo…
Army rescues abducted cleric in Enugu, kills kidnapper
He said the troops of 82 Division Garrison, working in collaboration with other security agencies, acted on actionable intelligence and…
Harvest of Kidnappers as Edo Police unleash massive operations
The Edo State Police Command has recorded a series of major breakthroughs in its fight against kidnapping and violent crime,…
Edo man regains freedom after 60 days in kidnappers’ den
During the period, allegations emerged accusing activist Harrison Gwamnishu of diverting ₦5.4 million from the ransom funds. Gwamnishu has consistently…
FG officially declares kidnappers, bandits, armed groups as terrorists
Idris told journalists that the move is intended to close legal loopholes that have, in the past, restricted the full…
23 foreigners freed from brutal kidnap syndicate in Nasarawa
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued 23 foreign nationals held captive in Nasarawa State and arrested 14 suspected…
Edo Police rescue 12-year-old girl, kill suspect in shootout
While the kidnappers fled during the shootout, the police rescued Anani unhurt. Idornigie, who sustained machete injuries, was taken to…
Gun battle in Niger: Police kill kidnappers, recover rifles, ammo
A thorough search of the hideout led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles and 49 rounds of live ammunition.…
Police bust kidnap gang, victim killed after paid ransom
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers allegedly involved in multiple abductions, including the murder of one…