Tag: kidnappings

Nigerian soldiers on the frontline The non-state actors and their sponsors terrorising Nigeria hope that the web of political obligation, ...

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, and the Catholic Bishops Conference of ...

The attack reportedly occurred on Tuesday while the victims were working on farms on the outskirts of the community.

The retired general said the country is now witnessing the confirmation of a warning he issued in 2021.

The lawmakers also demanded stronger oversight of security operations and cautioned that service chiefs should consider resigning if the security ...

The attackers reportedly injured several residents during the operation and damaged buildings while attempting to forcefully gain access to homes.

The union said its meeting with the governor centred on its ongoing strike, demand for the rescue of the victims ...

The NHRC gave the update during its monthly dashboard presentation at the commission’s headquarters on Monday.

The latest incident, the abduction and eventual death of former House of Representatives member, Abba Anas, has again drawn public ...

The lawmaker blamed what he described as the federal government’s inadequate response to the crisis.

The incident occurred at Kula village in Gwer West Local Government Area, a short distance from Makurdi, the state capital.

Suspected bandits killed the Islamic cleric on Wednesday in Layin Danauta, Kuyello Ward, in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area ...

National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu said the guards would serve as a critical layer in Nigeria’s security architecture.

The government said the state remains the safest in the country based on the various measures it has put in ...

President Tinubu applauded the security agents for all the efforts made to secure freedom for all the victims taken away ...

The Christian body said the prayer session would focus on five key points.

Nigeria faces different forms of insecurity with various armed groups operating in different parts of the country.

The Senate also resolved to invite the Minister of Defence, Chief of Army Staff, and Inspector-General of Police to brief ...

The NHRC expressed this concern in a statement on the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances.

The troops arrested the suspects on Saturday at their hideout on the outskirts of Latandaji village.

The kidnappers had earlier reduced their initial demand for the APC leader's release from N100 million to N5 million.

“The bus shelters we are building are the same bus stops you see in London. They have 60-metre lay-bys for ...

The four suspects, alleged to be involved in human organ harvesting and ritual killings, were among the 177 arrested by ...

"Banditry has a long history in north-west Nigeria, dating back to the pre-colonial period."

Mr Wike said there are plans to use drones to enhance surveillance in the territory.