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Kidnapping
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Kidnappers Release Three, Demand N30 Million Ransom for Siblings in Benue
Gunmen released a driver and one sibling after an abduction on the Otukpo–Ogobia Road but continue to hold two others pending a N30 million ransom payment.
Military Thwarts ISWAP Kidnapping Attempt at Borno School
Operation HADIN KAI troops repelled an ISWAP kidnapping attempt at a Monguno school, rescuing 46 students although some casualties occurred due to stray gunfire.
Teacher Recounts 56 Days in Captivity After Abduction in Oyo State
A teacher recently rescued after 56 days of kidnapping in Oyo State describes the ordeal, noting that his captors identified as ISWAP members before releasing the group to security forces.
Military Forces Dismantle Kidnapping Ring and Seize Ransom Funds in Imo
Military forces in Imo State arrested a kidnapping suspect and recovered ransom cash and a getaway vehicle following an intelligence-led operation.
Hundreds of Nigerians Remain in Captivity Despite Recent High-Profile Rescues
Despite recent successful rescue operations for schoolchildren in Oyo and Kogi, at least 529 Nigerians remain held in captivity, with experts warning that the true scale of the crisis could involve thousands more.
Yobe Police Dismantle Drug Den and Apprehend Kidnapping Leader
Yobe police have arrested a major drug supplier following a warehouse raid and captured a suspected kidnapping ringleader involved in extortion across three states.
Armed men kidnap three siblings and transport stolen corpse in Benue
Armed men abducted three siblings and stole their mother's corpse while the family was transporting her remains for burial in Benue State.
Edo State Police secure release of kidnapped cattle merchant
Edo State police have rescued cattle trader Peter Balogun, who was held for over a week, after a tactical operation involving drone and helicopter surveillance.
Armed attackers abduct three siblings and seize deceased mother’s body in Benue
Armed gunmen kidnapped three siblings transporting their mother's body for burial in Benue State, taking both the children and the corpse into the bush.
Kidnapping Trial: Victims Identify Accused and Detail Over N63 Million in Ransom Payments
Victims of a notorious kidnapping syndicate in Benin City have identified four suspects in court, detailing how they were forced to pay over N63 million in ransom and had millions in valuables stolen.