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Kidnapping
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Police rescue nine hostages in Kaduna as two officers lose their lives
Nine farmers were rescued from kidnappers in Kaduna State, though the mission claimed the lives of two police officers during a subsequent ambush.
Ekiti High Court Condemns Two Kidnappers to Death
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two kidnappers to death for the abduction of an NYSC staff member, while clearing a third suspect of all charges.
Military saves three hostages and pursues kidnappers in Plateau State
Military personnel rescued three individuals from kidnappers in Plateau State and are now hunting for two other victims who were taken during the same event.
Federal Government Promises Security Improvements and Rescue of Oriire Abductees
The Federal Government has vowed to intensify security measures in the South-West and ensure the safe return of victims kidnapped in Oriire, Oyo State, while celebrating the relaunch of the Premier Hotel in Ibadan.
Two men receive death penalty for kidnapping NYSC official in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim and Abdullahi Abubakar to death for the 2022 kidnapping of an NYSC member, while acquitting a third suspect.
Kaduna Police Intercept Kidnapping Operation, Nine Rescued
Kaduna police rescued nine kidnap victims in Birnin Gwari but lost two officers during an ambush on the return journey.
Kaduna Police Liberate Nine Kidnap Victims, Two Officers Killed in Ambush
Kaduna police rescued nine farm workers from kidnappers in Birnin Gwari, but two officers died during an ambush while returning from the mission.
Army Chief Urges Military Strategists to Counter Nigeria’s Kidnapping Crisis
Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked the Army War College with using new wargaming technology to find innovative solutions to the country's persistent mass abduction crisis.
Delta State police apprehend pair involved in unsuccessful abduction
Delta State police and local vigilantes have arrested two suspects, Iliyasu Hassan and Idris Abdulkarim, for a failed kidnapping attempt that occurred in Ughelli North.
Oyo CAN mandates churches to end late-night events and secure grounds due to rising threats
Oyo State's Christian Association of Nigeria has issued safety directives for local churches, including the suspension of late-night services and the installation of perimeter security, in response to increasing kidnapping threats.