Tag: kidnapping

LEA Primary School, Kuriga. The scene of the latest abduction. Picture credit: PREMIUM TIMES The decision of these syndicates to ...

In a move to tighten the screw on bandits, kidnappers and other criminals, Zamfara State governor signs an executive order ...

"We stand united with the Governor in urging the media to refrain from aligning with those who seek to harm ...

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, said on Thursday that the government is yet to ascertain the actual number of ...

“They are cowards. Our hearts bleed. I call on the state governments that once we take hold of them, they ...

Bandits. Picture credit: Voice of America (VOA) Amidst the chaos and despair, one cannot overlook the glaring lack of accountability ...

An official in charge of the state’s internal security confirmed the incident.

The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore socio-cultural group unveiled the vigilante group on 18 January in Lafia, Nasarawa State.

The report said transportation fares are up by 100 to 250 per cent due to the prevailing crisis.

The Senate said it has the responsibility to collaborate with the executive to resolve the rising insecurity in the country.

Five suspected kidnappers were arrested in the forest, according to the police.

They said in some instances, apart from the criminals taking all they had, they were also forced to pay for ...

The promotions were approved at a meeting of the commission presided over by its Chairman, Solomon Arase, former inspector general ...

The chairperson’s comment indicates that the political crisis in Rivers State may be far from over.

Nigeria appears to be under siege by kidnappers.

"The Nigerian authorities are yet to show any tangible commitment to addressing the escalating breakdown of security across the country. ...

Isa Pantami, who supervised the NIN-SIM policy as a minister, said the problem was not with the policy but the ...

Amotekun Corps Commander in Ondo State disclosed that persons involved in illegal possession of firearms, who had been on the ...

Can our security agencies be as effective in Katsina, Plateau or Taraba as those of Mali? I am positive that ...

Through various operations, the military and other security agencies have stepped up efforts to make Nigeria safer for all.

"The cracks in the wall of the regulatory frameworks of Nigeria's solid minerals sector are widening and capable of providing ...

The military said the arrests were made between October and November. It said 15 suspects were apprehended while committing various ...

“Motorcycles found within Uyo city from the 28th day of October as directed shall be confiscated and immediately destroyed without ...

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa hailed the military for the exercise.

There has been an increase in reported cases of abductions in the state in recent weeks.