Tag: kidnapping

The police said they also rescued a two-week-old baby from suspected traffickers in Delta State.

David Salifu, who served as Secretary to the Benue State Government under former Governor Gabriel Suswam, died after he was ...

"It is with a heavy heart, yet with unwavering confidence in the sovereignty of Almighty God, that we announce the ...

Twelve defendants were sentenced to death by hanging, while dozens of others received prison terms of up to life imprisonment ...

Gunmen abducted six married women and two babies from farms in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State less than ...

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.

The suspects tried to extort N4 million from the family of one of them.

Edo remains one of the Nigerian states most severely impacted by cultism, kidnapping, and related crimes.

"Troops are currently on pursuit to apprehend or neutralise fleeing kidnappers," the military said.

Mr Olurode said the president deserved commendation for proposing constitutional amendments that would allow the establishment of state police across ...

The proposal would create a dual policing structure, redefine the relationship between federal and state authorities, and introduce new oversight ...

"The successful interception of the arms consignment is a clear demonstration that the Government remains several steps ahead of those ...

Security operatives deployed to Owa-Onire in Kwara State found no resident in the town.

The governor said there are volunteers who are now positioned in the forests just to make sure criminals do not ...

Worshippers abducted during an Easter Sunday church service more than 70 days ago remain in captivity.

Suspected armed bandits attacked communities in Isin and Ifelodun local government areas of Kwara State on Thursday night, abducting several ...

The launch comes amid persistent concerns over the safety of schools in Nigeria following years of attacks, mass abductions and ...

At the end of the voting process, 289 members supported the motion for state police, while four voted against it, ...

The creation of state police is part of ongoing constitutional amendment proposals, seeking to formally introduce state and community policing ...

Hours after the Edo State Governor boasted that kidnappers can continue kidnapping but there will be no vacancy at Aso ...

“Anytime vehicles are forced to crawl, passengers naturally become worried about security.”

The alleged self-kidnap scheme drew public attention after relatives appealed for financial assistance to secure her release, only for police ...

The documentary, which chronicles an 18-month police investigation, was produced by Force New Media, a newly formed public relations unit ...

The comments followed public debate on social media after the Nigeria Police Force announced the rescue of Olaide Busayo Adegoke ...

"Following extensive search and questioning of persons within and around the school premises, no kidnapping incident was established, no suspect ...