Tag: kidnapping

There have been growing attacks by kidnappers across Nigeria, especially in the southern part of the country.

Terrorists, locally known as bandits, have attacked Kakafu, a mining village in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting ...

The police said the kidnappers fraudulently withdrew N1.9 million from the victim’s account while they were holding him captive.

Cases of police brutality, extortion, extrajudicial killings and other unprofessional activities in Nigeria have continued despite sanctions by police authorities, ...

The medical doctor, who was arrested on 26 January, said he only joined a peaceful protest on 10 January while ...

Afanifere lamented the deteriorating security in the region, saying kidnapping and banditry have become so rampant that they are occurring ...

Edu and Ifelodun local governments in Kwara State imposed 24-hour curfews on some communities

According to the family source, the kidnappers are now demanding an additional N15 million for the release of Oba Olaonipekun

In a statement, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Umar Muhammad, said the incident occurred on Friday.

Traditional institutions and families in Edo are now bearing the burden of negotiating with kidnappers, often resorting to grassroots fundraising ...

Police said 28 suspects were arrested in Seville, three in Madrid, two in Málaga and one in Barcelona

According to Mr Kiyawa, within just one week of the operation, security forces impounded 104 motorcycles and 68 tricycles.

This piece reviews some notable incidents and developments that shaped Nigeria’s human rights outlook in 2025.

DHQ said the successes were recorded in a sustained campaign against oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and other criminal activities in ...

The forest guard initiative is expected to complement existing security agencies by providing locally rooted personnel with knowledge of the ...

While narratively dense and occasionally uneven, The Covenant remains an unsettling, necessary watch that reflects Nollywood’s growing confidence in telling ...

The police said the inconsistencies and suspicious conduct observed about the woman during the investigation prompted further interrogation.

AGF Lateef Fagbemi argued at a Senate public hearing that capital punishment could create safe havens for terrorism suspects abroad, ...

The New Humanitarian and Premium Times investigate the kidnapping of more than 300 students from a school in Niger State.

The police said motorists who require the permit are encouraged to apply through the approved channels and ensure that their ...

In a Thursday statement posted on X, the command made public the contacts of six area commanders and 56 DPOs, ...

Mr Ndume acknowledged improvements in inter-agency cooperation and better equipment for troops, but insisted that more investment is needed.

CISLAC called for full transparency in procurement, independent audits, stronger legislative oversight, strict disciplinary action for corrupt officers, and improved ...

The country’s security sector is beset by long-standing challenges that undermine its ability to address violence and insecurity.

The Anti-Terrorism ammendment bill passed second reading within a week after lawmakers resolved to classify kidnapping as terrorism.