Local government
A bandit attack in the Babanla community of Ifelodun Local Government Area in Kwara State has left two teenage girls missing. The armed assailants stormed the community on Monday evening, shooting sporadically and creating panic among residents. The victims, Aisha Yahaya and Mariam Yusuf, are between 16 and 17 years
Police officers
President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, played a pivotal role in securing the release of Rt. Hon. Justice E.G. Umokoro, who was kidnapped for 12 days. The judge was rescued by security agencies without payment of ransom. Osigwe's visit to the State Commissioner of Police
Police officers
Two plain-clothed City of Harare Municipal Police traffic officers, Tafadzwa Mavurume and Farai Manyakara, were allegedly kidnapped by a mushikashika driver, David Makusi, in the Central Business District. The incident occurred on Tuesday at around 0730hrs at the corner of Julius Nyerere Way and Robson Manyika Avenue. David has since
Local government
Panic has gripped several communities in Niger and Kwara states after a wave of bandit attacks, with reports of kidnappings, killings, and widespread destruction. The attacks, which began on Monday night, have left thousands of residents displaced and in fear of their lives. In Niger state, suspected bandits raided three
Police officers
A sub-inspector at the Sarai Rohilla police station in Delhi has been suspended for allegedly kidnapping six boys after a fight in the area last week. According to the police, the incident occurred when a fight broke out between the boys, who were supposed to take a train from the
Police officers
Nigerian police operatives have saved 39 lives after successfully conducting operations in Kogi, Lagos, and Kastina states. The successful operations resulted in the recovery of assorted weapons, and the suspects are actively being pursued. The Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejobi, revealed the details of the
Local government
Residents of Lafiagi in Kwara state's Edu local government area staged a protest on Monday to express their frustration over the rise in insecurity in the community. The protesters, mainly youths, cited cases of terrorism, kidnapping, and killings, and demanded urgent intervention from the government to curb the
Local government
Thirteen passengers and the driver of a Benue Links vehicle, abducted by kidnappers on the Eke-Elengbecho route in Okpokwu Local Government Area, have been successfully rescued in a joint operation involving the Nigerian Police Force, local vigilantes, and community members. The attack occurred on Sunday, June 22, 2025, while the
Local government
The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old suspect, Ann Ngozi Enyenwa, for running a child kidnapping and trafficking syndicate, and rescued 12 minors in the process. According to the police, the syndicate used children for street begging in Aba, Abia State, allegedly to raise money for a motherless
Police officers
The Nigeria Police Force has announced a series of recent successful operations in Kogi, Lagos, and Kastina states, resulting in the rescue of kidnapped victims and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle. The operations, carried out by police operatives in the three states, demonstrate the force's commitment to
Mayors
A 25-year-old man, identified as Trenton Abston, has been arrested and charged with attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young. The incident occurred over the weekend when Abston scaled a wall to enter the mayor's property, prompting a police response. Mayor Young, in a statement, highlighted the growing
Mayors
A suspect, identified as Trenton Abston, is accused of attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young after breaking into his home wearing gloves and a hoodie. The incident occurred just 48 hours after two state lawmakers and their spouses were shot in Minnesota, highlighting concerns over the link between online
