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Kidnapping
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Combined security sweep in Nasarawa leads to 42 kidnapping arrests
A coordinated military and police operation in Nasarawa State resulted in the arrest of 42 suspected kidnappers across several villages.
July 14, 2026
Principal Racheal Alamu Details 56-Day Captivity of Students and Staff
Principal Racheal Alamu recounts the grueling 56-day captivity of students and teachers in Oyo State, detailing physical abuse, dangerous forest treks, and their eventual rescue through coordinated security operations.
July 14, 2026
Kidnapped Oyo School Principal Released Following Police Intervention
Mathew Owoade, a headmaster abducted in Oyo State, has been rescued by security forces after intensive operations forced his kidnappers to release him.
July 13, 2026
Oyo State Police Secure Release of Abducted Farmer
Oyo State police have successfully rescued Owoade Matthew, a farmer abducted on July 13 near the Igbojaye–Budo Aare Bush Road, and are currently pursuing his kidnappers.
July 13, 2026
Oyo Kidnapping: Army General Confirms Two Soldier Casualties During Rescue Mission
Major General Chinedu Nnebeufe reveals that two soldiers were killed while navigating dense forest cover to rescue kidnapped Oriire students and teachers.
July 13, 2026
Abducted Oyo principal details four-hour journey into forest hideout
A rescued school principal explains how gunmen moved her and other captives across four hours of wilderness paths on motorcycles following their May abduction.
July 13, 2026
Governor Makinde pledges educational continuity for recovered Oriire students and staff
Governor Seyi Makinde has pledged to support rescued teachers and students from Oriire, Oyo State, ensuring their education and careers continue uninterrupted following their 56-day captivity.
July 13, 2026
Principal Details Tragic 56-Day Kidnapping Ordeal in Oyo
Community High School principal Alamu Folawe recounts the 56-day struggle of her abduction, detailing the psychological abuse and the tragic loss of two colleagues at the hands of their kidnappers.
July 13, 2026
Principal Details 56-Day Ordeal Following Abduction in Oyo
School principal Racheal Alamu recounts 56 days of captivity, detailing beatings of children, the shackling of male staff, and forced nighttime treks through the forest.
July 13, 2026
University Student Slain and Five Others Abducted in Separate Edo State Kidnappings
Gunmen in Edo State killed a university student and kidnapped five others, including a palace secretary and three children, while demanding a 30 million naira ransom.
July 13, 2026