Bandits kill three kidnapped Kaduna residents despite ransom

  The Surubu Community Development Association in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has condemned the killing of three kidnapped residents by suspected bandits, describing the incident as tragic…

Imo: Old Stadium hideout busted, as Police nab three kidnap suspects, others at large

  Operatives of the Imo State Police Command Anti-Kidnapping Unit have apprehended three individuals in connection with the conspiracy and kidnapping of Mr. Sabinus Ibe, a 48-year-old resident of Owerri.…

Six kidnappers neutralized, four victims rescued as Otti vows crackdown on crime

  The men of the Nigeria Police, Abia State Command have rescued four kidnapped victims and neutralized six kidnapping suspects who engaged them in a gun battle. Reacting to the…

Nine abducted Ondo surveyors pay N20m to regain their freedom

  Nine abducted surveyors in Akure North council area of Ondo State have been released after payment of N20m ransom. Recall that the abductors had demanded for N100m ransom before…

Couple arrested for kidnapping online vendor in Lagos

  Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a couple identified as Emmanuel and Mmesoma Okafor for allegedly kidnapping an online vendor who had gone to deliver a…

Azumini: Petrol dealer’s whereabouts still unknown as abductors kill five captives

  The Petroleum Retailers Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has asked the Inspector General of Police(IGP) to intervene in the search for Obasi Lawson, the association’s Board of Trustees…

Abductors of Catholic priest, seminarian demand N200m, gun to free them

  THE kidnappers of a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Philip Ekeli, and a seminarian, Peter Andrew, gathered on Saturday evening and demanded a whopping N200 million, two members of their…

Edo demolishes Kidnappers’ Informant house

  The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has intensified its crackdown on individuals aiding kidnappers, as the state’s task force demolished another property linked to…

NEWS EXTRA: Kidnap Kingpin Suspect Evans Claims He’s Now A Teacher

  Convicted kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, has again made a case for plea bargain claiming that he is no longer a criminal. In his plea bargain application…

Afenifere youth council president abducted, gunmen demand N100m ransom

  The National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Ojajuni, has been kidnapped by gunmen in Abuja. Ojajuni was reportedly shot twice in the buttocks before being taken captive…

Edo Assembly Approves Death Penalty For Kidnappers

  The Edo State House of Assembly has passed a bill amending the Kidnapping Prohibition Amendment Law of 2013 and addressing related matters during its second reading. The bill prescribes…

Gunmen abduct Catholic priest, 2 others in Rivers

  Gunmen have abducted a Catholic Priest of Port Harcourt Diocese, Reverend Father Livinus Maurice, alongside two others. Fr. Maurice, who is the Parish Priest of St Patrick’s Catholic, Isokpo…

Four Kidnappers arrested for killing 12-year-old boy after collecting ransom in Plateau

  Plateau State Police Command has arrested a gang of four kidnappers who conspired to kill a twelve-year-old boy after collecting a ransom of N150,000 from the family. This is…

Lawmaker counters police, says ransom was paid for release of Edo Chief

  The lawmaker representing the Igueben constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly, Eugene Inegbeboh, has disclosed that his community paid ransom to secure the release of the traditional…

ROAD TO JAIL: Citizens Demand Prosecution of Policemen Dismissed for Kidnapping

  In a shocking case of misconduct, three policemen serving with the Abia State Police Command have been dismissed over allegations of kidnapping and extortion. This is also as citizens…