Tag: kidnap

Kidnap for ransom is one of the prevalent crimes in Nigeria.

The governor also ruled out granting amnesty to the bandits

The latest victim was abducted while working on his farm on Saturday

Police say the kidnappers had demanded N10 million ransom.

Preliminary investigations showed that the suspect resided in the same neighbourhood as the victim.

The officers, who are assistant superintendents of police, were kidnapped about two weeks ago.

Rusesabagina is a fierce critic of the Rwandan president, Paul Kagame’s government.

Mr Dankande told reporters the victims regained freedom after paying N5 million.

The police said its operatives arrested two suspects in connection with the kidnap and killing of the trio.

The police say the victims and the suspect were secured in the last five weeks.

The police confirmed the death but said the number of those kidnapped was yet to be ascertained.

Police say the unknown gunmen invaded three communities in Shagari LGA killing one person and abducting six others.

The attack on the church in northwestern Burkina Faso occurred during Sunday service.

Dozens of commuters also sustained severe injuries during the attack along Kaduna-Zaria Highway Tuesday night.

Residents said the abductors have contacted an in-law of the district head demanding N50 million ransom.

The story provides rare details of the deadly abduction-for-ransom that has put many Nigerian lives in danger, with the authorities ...

The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary for more legislative work. The committee is to report back ...

The police say efforts were being intensified to rescue more kidnapped children.

Lubabatu Mohammed, an octogenarian widow, narrates how she was kidnapped from her home in Jigawa State and regained freedom weeks ...

The violence could worsen residents’ safety fears around Abuja but the police insist crimes across the capital have not gotten ...

Parents of some of the children had disputed police claims that the inmates were being abused and held against their ...

The police said it received distress calls through Kwannawa police station on the incident and a team was dispatched and ...

Mercy Momoh lured the mother of the baby with an offer of relief materials for flood victims.

The victims were presented to Governor Aminu Masari at the Government House on Sunday in Katsina.

Gideon Okedayo was kidnapped last week on his way to his hometown in Igara, Edo State.