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Kidnapping
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Police in Benue recover kidnapped infant and apprehend 11 individuals
Benue State police have rescued a newborn stolen from a Gboko medical facility and arrested 11 suspects, including the primary suspect identified as Nguhemen Asugh.
Benue police recover kidnapped infant, detain 11 individuals
Benue State police have rescued a newborn stolen from a healthcare facility in Gboko and detained 11 suspects linked to the kidnapping.
Gboko Traditional Leaders Demand Enhanced Security Response to Abductions
Traditional rulers in Gboko have requested that security agencies increase operations to halt a surge in child abductions, pledging local support for community policing efforts.
Kidnappers Raise Ransom for Jezco Chairman to N1.5 Billion
The kidnappers holding Jezco Group Chairman, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, have increased their ransom demand to N1.5 billion following the initial abduction of the businessman last Tuesday.
Kwara Police Arrest Man Attempting to Buy AK-47 for Kidnapping Operations
Kwara State police arrested Sanda Aliyu for attempting to purchase an AK-47 for N1.6 million to advance his status within a kidnapping gang.
Sokoto Police Capture Kidnap Suspects and Save Child Found in Sack
Sokoto State Police have arrested two kidnapping suspects and rescued a 10-year-old boy who was discovered stuffed inside a sack during a roadside interception.
Kwara Police Foil Illegal AK-47 Purchase
Kwara State police arrested Sanda Aliyu for attempting to purchase an AK-47 rifle, uncovering his plans to lead a new criminal gang.
Joint Security Forces Rescue 13 in Kogi and Apprehend Six Drug Suspects in Rivers
Joint security forces saved 13 kidnapping victims in Kogi and seized illicit drugs alongside six suspects in Rivers State.
Police in Kwara Apprehend Suspect Attempting to Withdraw Ransom Money
Kwara State police have captured Muhamodu Sanni, an individual allegedly involved in collecting ransom payments related to a July 2026 abduction incident in Ilorin East.
Military forces liberate two kidnapping victims in Jos and initiate search for perpetrators
Operation ENDURING PEACE troops rescued two kidnap victims in Plateau State, though the perpetrators remain at large following an active manhunt.