Police officers
In a shocking twist, the main accused in the kidnapping of two minors from BG Colony in Lucknow's Alambagh locality revealed that he committed the crime to raise money for a small footwear factory. Vijay Sharma, 19, from Patel Nagar in Alambagh, made the plan to kidnap the
Soldiers
Nigerian troops have made significant progress in neutralizing terrorist threats, facilitating surrenders, arresting suspects, and rescuing kidnapped victims across various regions between September 10 and 13, 2025. These operations have resulted in the recovery of arms, ammunition, and other logistics. In one notable instance, troops of 22 Brigade arrested two
Local government
Mahmud Usman, a commander of the proscribed Ansaru sect, has been convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison for engaging in illegal mining and using the proceeds to procure arms for terrorist and kidnapping operations. Usman, also known as Abu Bara'a, Abbas, or Mukhtar, pleaded guilty to
Local government
A joint taskforce comprising of Nigerian Army officers, Quick Response Units, and Lokoja Local Government Hunters has successfully rescued 17 kidnapped victims in Apamaro, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State. The rescue mission, led by Brig.-Gen. K.U. Sidi, was a swift response to a distress call, demonstrating
Local government
Oba Adegboyega Yusuf Arojojoye II, the traditional ruler of Babanla in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, has addressed a press conference in Ilorin, the state capital, to debunk rumors surrounding his bank accounts and the recent attacks on his community by bandits. The monarch clarified that no money
Soldiers
Nigerian Army troops from the 12 Brigade have successfully rescued 17 people, including a journalist and 16 passengers who were abducted by armed criminals along the Obajana-Lokoja Road in Kogi State. The victims were traveling from Osun State to Abuja when their bus was intercepted by the kidnappers on September
Local government
Suspected bandits have kidnapped the wife and daughter of the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji Muhammad Swasun. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night, is the latest in a series of incidents in the area. Just days prior, bandits
Local government
Nigerian troops have rescued a senior officer, Major M.D. Josiah, who was kidnapped by gunmen in Bomadi Local Government, Delta State, on Monday. The rescue operation was carried out with the help of intelligence gathering and collaboration with community leaders and residents. Major Josiah was taken to a medical
Soldiers
Caden Meade, a 19-year-old Fort Carson soldier, has waived his preliminary hearing in connection with a kidnapping and sexual assault case that occurred in Quail Lake Park in July. Meade, who was charged with felony kidnapping, sexual assault, and menacing, alongside assault and harassment misdemeanor counts, has been in custody
Soldiers
Nigerian Army troops have successfully carried out nationwide operations over 48 hours, resulting in the apprehension of 11 terrorists' logistics suppliers, the rescue of nine kidnapped victims, and the seizure of various items including livestock, cash, and weapons. According to a credible source at Army Headquarters, the troops also
Soldiers
Colombian army personnel implementing programs to replace illicit crops in the southwest of the country were surrounded and kidnapped by hundreds of people, mirroring a similar incident in August. The soldiers, who were working to replace coca leaf crops, were taken in the Micay Canyon, a region known for its
Theft
In a significant crackdown on criminal activities in Kano State, Nigeria Police arrested no fewer than 107 suspects in August. The state police Commissioner, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this during a press conference held at the Bompai Police Officers Mess in Kano. The suspects were arrested for various crimes, including
