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Kidnapping
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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.
July 15, 2026
Kogi authorities launch rescue operation following kidnapping at secondary school
Kogi state officials have deployed a large-scale security operation to rescue a school principal, a NECO staffer, and two students abducted during exams in Dekina Local Government Area.
July 15, 2026
Osun Police Save Kidnapping Victim and Intercept Ransom Payment
Osun State police officers rescued a kidnapped herdsman and recovered over ₦2.2 million in ransom money after a shootout with suspects near the Ibadan-Ife Expressway.
July 15, 2026
Kogi Police Probe Kidnapping at Illegal Examination Site
Kogi State police are searching for four individuals kidnapped at an illegal examination site, while launching an investigation into why the abandoned school was operating as a miracle center.
July 15, 2026
Military forces liberate 13 hostages and disrupt insurgent activity in Zamfara
Operation Fansan Yamma forces rescued 13 kidnapped victims and successfully neutralized militant threats in the Anka and Kaura Namoda regions of Zamfara State.
July 15, 2026
Operation Fansan Yamma soldiers liberate 13 captives and dismantle terrorist plots in Zamfara
Operation Fansan Yamma troops successfully rescued 13 kidnap victims and disrupted insurgent activities during intelligence-led raids across Zamfara State.
July 15, 2026
Senator Ningi Calls for Public Parade and Prosecution of Oyo Kidnapping Suspects
Senator Abdul Ningi has pressed the Nigerian government to publicly parade and prosecute those responsible for the recent kidnapping of students and teachers in Oyo State.
July 15, 2026
Senator Ningi Calls for Public Display and Prosecution of Oyo Kidnap Suspects
Senator Abdul Ningi is demanding the public parade and swift trial of suspects linked to the kidnapping of students and teachers in Oyo State to ensure justice and restore public trust.
July 15, 2026
Senate Authorizes N50 Million Relief Fund for Families of Slain Oyo Rescue Victims
The Nigerian Senate has approved N50 million in compensation for the families of two teachers and three soldiers killed during the Oriire, Oyo State kidnapping and rescue mission.
July 15, 2026
Middle Belt Forum Accuses Nigerian Government of Neglecting Kidnapped Students and Teachers
The Middle Belt Forum has urged the Nigerian government to intensify rescue efforts for forgotten students and teachers abducted in various communities, condemning the disparity in national attention compared to recent cases in Oyo State.
July 15, 2026