Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected gunrunner, neutralised two suspected terrorists and dismantled several terrorist camps during coordinated operations in Plateau State. The operations, conducted across Mangu, Kanam and Wase Local Government Areas, also led to the recovery of arms, ammunition, motorcycles, communication equipment and other...
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Security operatives in Ogun State have recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping following a fierce gun battle that led to the death of another suspected kidnapper, the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect and the recovery of two additional AK-47 rifles. The operation was carried out by...
In continuation of the ongoing clearance operations to rid Kogi State of criminal elements, troops of 12 Composite Brigade, 5 Division Nigerian Army, have neutralised two kidnappers and recovered arms and ammunition during a follow-up exploitation operation in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Acting Assistant...
Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed a suspected kidnappers’ camp in Edimogbo Forest, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, recovering 1,000 rounds of ammunition and six motorcycles in an operation aimed at disrupting the gang’s activities. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, stated this...
A High Court of Imo State, on Tuesday, at the resumed trial of five persons accused of kidnapping 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members on Independence Day, admitted the evidence tendered against them by the Department of State Services (DSS). The sitting resumed with the continuation of the...
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation WHIRL STROKE, have rescued two kidnap victims after foiling an abduction attempt targeting motorists and other road users along Naka-Ahume Road in Benue State. The Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters, Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, announced this...
A High Court of Adamawa State, on Thursday, sentenced to death three persons who kidnapped two Catholic priests in February 2025. Delivering judgement, Justice Christopher Mapeo found the three men guilty of criminal conspiracy to commit kidnapping, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, armed robbery, harboring a kidnapped person and...
A High Court of Imo State, on Thursday, ordered the speedy trial of five persons accused of kidnapping 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members on Independence Day. The court set aside four days, starting from 27th October, to the 30th of the month for continuation of the trial,...
The recent arrest of five suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, alongside the arrest of fugitive Faisal Maina, represents a significant achievement by the Department of State Services (DSS) and a welcome development in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. Beyond the...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on security agencies to urgently rescue Ahmed Zakka, his wife and their infant child, who were reportedly abducted in Kaduna State. Atiku made the appeal in a post on X on Monday, describing the incident as another painful reminder of the insecurity...
A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Monday that international terrorist organization Al-Ql-Qeada supported members of the proscribed terrorist group – Jama’’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (Ansaru) to stage the May 15 attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government, Oyo State. The attack, the court also heard, was...
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued an abducted prince, Prince Micheal Akao, during a raid on a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in Sasaro Forest, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. The Army announced in a statement on Sunday that troops of the 195 Battalion (Rear), working with other...
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disrupted the activities of suspected kidnappers during a coordinated air operation in Benue State, recording another success in the fight against insecurity. The operation was carried out in the Ogbadigbo area near the Enugu–Benue boundary, where the Air Force provided close air support...
Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies have rescued the 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were abducted in Imo State while travelling to their orientation camps. The victims regained their freedom on Wednesday after a coordinated rescue operation at Amakohia Ubi Village in Owerri West...
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two suspected kidnappers at Makasa village in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Security sources said the suspects, identified as Muhammadu Nura, 35, and Monday Danjuma, 45, were arrested at about 2:15 p.m. on Friday by troops of Sector 7,...
Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 24 suspected kidnappers and recovered 24 firearms, over 500 rounds of live ammunition, 38 cartridges, two AK-47 magazines and a bag containing charms in operations conducted across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, disclosed this today during a press briefing in...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Borno State Chapter, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue 78 schoolchildren abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of the state. The association also expressed concern over the worsening economic hardship and...
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 41 travellers, including women and children, after armed men attempted to abduct them following a vehicle breakdown along a highway in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Nigerian Army confirmed the rescue in a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma...
Department of State Services (DSS) has re-arraigned five men over the May 15, 2026 kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The suspects appeared before the Federal High Court on a seven-count amended charge filed by the Federal Government. The DSS alleged that...
In continuation of intensified offensive operations to deny terrorists freedom of action within its Area of Responsibility (AOR), troops of 18 Brigade (Bde), Nigerian Army, have rescued 22 kidnapped victims in Muchiya village, Rafi Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, HQ 18...