Nigeria Police Force in Nasarawa State has confirmed the rescue of six students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi who were abducted earlier this month from the institution’s Gudi campus in Akwanga Local Government Area. The students, all from the Faculty of Engineering, were reportedly kidnapped on May 6, 2026,...
Kidnapping
Inside the two-tier captivity system of Fulani ethnic militias — where faith determines who suffers, how much a life is worth, and whether a hostage comes home at all. The terrorists conveniently called bandits by the media had a rule. They stated it plainly, in the open, in front...
Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in conjunction with personnel of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps, have successfully rescued 32 kidnapped victims and neutralised 2 terrorists during a major offensive operation in Katsina State. The rescue operation took place in the early...
Suspected gunmen have abducted several students of Nasarawa State University at the institution’s Engineering campus located in Gudi, Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The incident was confirmed by the Nasarawa State Police Command in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel. According...
Gunmen have kidnapped at least 23 pupils following an attack on an unregistered orphanage and school facility in the Zariagi area of Lokoja, Kogi State. The attack, which took place on Sunday evening, also saw the kidnappers take away the wife of the school’s proprietor, raising fresh concerns over...
Edo State Police Command has confirmed the safe rescue of all passengers abducted during the recent kidnapping incident along the Benin–Lagos Expressway, bringing relief to families and commuters along the busy corridor. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, the police said the victims were...
A student of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) John Arum, has regained his freedom after spending weeks in captivity following his abduction along the notorious Jos–Kaduna highway, a route increasingly associated with kidnappings and armed attacks. Arum, an indigene of Plateau State, was kidnapped while travelling to Kaduna, in...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commended security agencies for the successful rescue of passengers abducted from a Benue Links bus along the Makurdi–Otukpo road, reiterating his administration’s resolve to confront insecurity across the state. Governor Alia gave the commendation on Sunday, April 19, 2026, while receiving the rescued...
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the reported abduction of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates in Benue State, describing the incident as a tragic reflection of leadership failure and worsening insecurity in Nigeria. In a statement, Obi expressed deep concern over the safety of young Nigerians...
Nigerian Army has continued to record significant successes in its ongoing clearance operations against bandit elements, as troops sustain offensive actions across identified criminal enclaves in Bauchi. In continuation of ongoing operations, troops of 33 Artillery Brigade, in conjunction with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) team,...
Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has conducted a comprehensive operational visit to Sapele following the abduction of the Local Government Chairman, reinforcing the Command’s determination to secure his safe and unharmed release. The visit according to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe,...
Troops of the Nigerian Army, through a swift response, have successfully foiled a terrorist attack leading to the rescue of 31 civilians abducted during an Easter church service in Ariko Village in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Army in a post via its official X handle...
Residents of Chacho Village in Sokoto State have been thrown into fear and uncertainty after suspected terrorists invaded the community, abducting 9 persons and injuring 2 others during a late-night attack. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday night in Wurno Local Government Area, reportedly saw the armed attackers storm...
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have recorded significant operational gains following intelligence-driven clearance operations conducted across parts of Benue State on March 24, 2026. This is contained in a statement issued by the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation WHIRL STROKE, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, on...
Kano State government has applauded the Department of State Services (DSS) for safely rescuing the abducted Administrative Secretary of Kibiya Local Government Area of the state, Alhaji Hamza Durya The scribe was reportedly kidnapped a few days ago at his residence in Kibiya by gunmen who later demanded a...
A concerned Nigerian professional, Dr. Opadonu Moses Olufemi, has formally submitted a petition to the National Assembly of Nigeria calling for urgent legislative intervention regarding the safety, security, and welfare of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the face of escalating insecurity across the country. In...
Troops of 7 Guards Battalion, Guards Brigade Nigerian Army, in conjunction with elements of the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilantes, have successfully rescued 19 kidnapped victims during a coordinated search and rescue operation conducted around Gidan Dogo in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. Acting Assistant...
The debate around the creation of state police has recently gained renewed momentum in Nigeria. Following worsening insecurity across the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed openness to exploring the establishment of state police as part of broader security reforms. In the same context, the current Inspector-General of...
Ondo State Government has expressed deep concern over the recent kidnapping incidents in the state which has been discovered that it was orchestrated by some locals within those parts of the state and the government has directed all security agencies to crackdown on them. This is contained in a...