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Kidnapping
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Security teams thwart kidnapping attempts in Owo
Security forces in Owo, Ondo State, successfully rescued victims and thwarted two separate kidnapping attempts by armed gunmen over the weekend.
Police Deny Knowledge of Ransom Demands in Oyo School Abduction
Deputy Inspector-General Adegoke Fayoade stated the police are not involved in any ransom discussions regarding the recent kidnapping of students and teachers in Oyo State, emphasizing that rescue efforts are the primary focus.
DIG Fayoade Confirms Ongoing Rescue Operations for Kidnapped Oyo Pupils and Educators
DIG Adegoke Fayoade states that security agencies are prioritizing the rescue of kidnapped students and teachers in Oyo State while modernizing police operations through technology and better welfare.
Ibadan Traffic Stalls as Protesters Demand Rescue of Kidnapped Students
Protesters in Ibadan have blocked Iwo Road to demand the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers kidnapped in Oyo State.
Ondo Police Foil Kidnap Attempt on Pastor in Owo
Ondo State police officers successfully repelled a six-man kidnapping gang attempting to abduct a local pastor in Owo on Sunday night.
Borno Military Operation Leads to Capture of Two Abduction Suspects
Operation Hadin Kai soldiers arrested two suspected kidnappers in Borno State's Gubio LGA and recovered an AK-47 rifle.
Military Operations Neutralize Terrorist Threats and Secure Kidnap Victims in Kaduna and Zamfara
Nigerian military forces rescued three kidnap victims and neutralized multiple terrorist threats during recent intelligence-led operations across Kaduna and Zamfara states.
Bandits Kidnap Man and Torch Facilities in Kebbi Village
Armed gunmen kidnapped a resident and burned down an NSCDC outpost and a private home during an attack on Tsamiya village in Kebbi State.
Abducted Pregnant Woman and Family Freed Following Sunday Igboho’s Ultimatum
A pregnant woman and her relatives were released in Oyo State after Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho demanded their freedom within a two-hour window.
Ibadan Residents Host Interfaith Prayer Session for Kidnapped Pupils and Educators
Ibadan indigenes organized an interfaith prayer session to advocate for the release of abducted students and teachers while calling for improved security across Nigeria.