Local government
Tensions escalated in the Share cattle market, Ifelodun local government area of Kwara state, after a suspected kidnapper was arrested by local vigilance group members. The incident, which began on Tuesday, devolved into chaos as the suspect's father allegedly mobilized a group to rescue his son, leading to
Local government
In recent attacks, bandits have continued to wreak havoc in Katsina State, killing two residents and kidnapping an unspecified number of others. The attacks, which occurred in the Sabuwa Local Government Area, have resulted in significant loss of life and property. Despite the efforts of the police and other security
Local government
The Niger State Police Command has successfully reunited 35 rescued kidnap victims with their families after weeks in captivity. The victims were recently rescued while being relocated by their abductors. The Commissioner of Police, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, handed over the survivors to the Chairman of Rafi Local Government Area, Ayuba
Local government
A 45-year-old artist, Balogun Omokhafe, has successfully completed a four-day trek from Akoko-Edo local government area to Benin City to protest the deplorable state of the Igarra-Ibillo section of the Auchi-Ibillo Road. Omokhafe's trek was motivated by the numerous kidnappings and deaths that have occurred on this stretch
Local government
A notorious bandit leader, Dan Dari Biyar, was killed by troops during a clearance operation in the forest corridor between Turtsawa, Mazau, and Zango villages of Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Biyar was known for his brutality against kidnap victims and was linked to multiple raids, ambushes,
Local government
A Ondo State Magistrate's Court in Akure has remanded three individuals, Bankole Kayode, 32, Akande Michael, 33, and Abu Dada, 31, for allegedly attempting to kidnap Mrs. Julianah Shaba on May 12, 2025. The court ruled that the defendants should be remanded in Olokuta Correctional facility in Akure,
Local government
Eleven persons abducted by bandits from Kaibaba village in Turba Ward of Isa Local Government Area, Sokoto State, have been rescued by security operatives in a forest in the Zurmi Local Government Area of neighbouring Zamfara State. The victims, comprising seven women, three infants, and a teenage boy, were freed
Local government
Tensions ran high in Bauchi and Rivers states after reports of banditry and violence emerged, leaving several people injured and others feared to be in danger. In Bauchi, four individuals were kidnapped in an attack by bandits, while in Rivers, a gunman suspected of being an assassin killed the Vice
Local government
The Sokoto State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in their fight against banditry and kidnapping with the arrest of notorious bandit Buba Magaji, while the Osun State Police Command has apprehended five suspects alleged to have been involved in armed robbery, kidnapping, car theft, secret cultism, and murder.
Police officers
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have recorded significant breakthroughs in Taraba and Edo states following the success rescue of 31 kidnapped victims in two separate operations. The operations showcase the commitment of the NPF to citizen protection and national security. In Edo state, a joint operation involving police
Police officers
Between July 5 and 16, 2025, police operatives in Enugu State carried out several operations that led to the arrest of eight kidnapping suspects, the rescue of a kidnapped victim, and the recovery of incriminating exhibits. The operations were a significant blow to kidnapping activities in the state, as revealed
Local government
The Enugu State Police Command has taken a significant step in combating crime with the arrest of two sisters, Juliet Chukwu and Ngozi Nancy Chukwu, who are accused of being behind the kidnapping of their elder brother, Mr Friday Chukwu. According to reports, the sisters, who are both public servants,
