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Kidnapping
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Kogi Government Confirms Rescue of Four Individuals Abducted at NECO Center
Authorities in Kogi State have announced the safe rescue of four people kidnapped during a NECO examination in Dekina LGA following a coordinated joint security operation.
Kwara Police Apprehend Two Togolese Citizens for Failed Kidnapping and Extortion Plot
Two Togolese nationals have been arrested in Kwara State after attempting to extort N22 million from a Nigerian man through threats of kidnapping.
Kwara State Police Apprehend Two Togolese Citizens for Attempted Kidnapping
Kwara State police have arrested two Togolese nationals, Yakubu Ismaila and Hadiza Kosia, for allegedly threatening to kidnap a local resident unless a 22 million Naira ransom was paid.
Military personnel prevent abduction in Benue and seize three motorbikes
Operation WHIRL STROKE troops stopped a kidnapping attempt in Benue State and recovered three motorcycles after suspects fled the scene.
Yobe Police Apprehend Two Suspected Kidnappers and Cattle Rustlers
Yobe State police have arrested two suspects for alleged roles in kidnapping, armed robbery, and cattle rustling, with one individual posing as an insurgent to extort local herders.
Military Forces Free 13 Captives and Disrupt Insurgent Activities in Zamfara
Troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued 13 kidnapping victims and seized equipment during strategic missions in Anka and Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State.
Gunmen Attack Kogi School, Seize Principal, Examiner, and Students
Gunmen kidnapped a school principal, a NECO official, and students in Kogi State, prompting a massive state-led rescue operation as stakeholders demand better protection for Nigerian schools.
Benue Pastor Gbinde passes away following abduction ordeal; Dr. Eunice Ortom pays tribute
Rev. Samuel Gbinde of the NKST Church has passed away following his release from a two-week kidnapping ordeal, prompting tributes from Dr. Eunice Ortom and calls for improved security in Benue State.
APC Official Lauds Oyo Hostage Rescue as Victory Against Ransom Policy
APC leader Umar Tanko Yakasai praises the ransom-free rescue of kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren as a victory for state authority and a result of military modernization.
Atiku Abubakar Decries Kidnapping of Students and Staff During NECO Exams in Kogi
Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent abduction of students and staff in Kogi State, labeling the incident a symptom of the federal government's failure to prioritize education and public safety.