Man kidnapped in Cross River while travelling to the village for his father’s burial

Man kidnapped in Cross River while travelling to the village for his father’s burial

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a man identified as Kenneth Abang in Cross River State.   A senior correspondent at the News Agency of Nigeria, George Odok Jnr, who confirmed the incident on Monday night, January 30, 2023, said Mr Abang was kidnapped while travelling to Boki Local Govt Area of the state in…

Five killed, one kidnapped as gunmen invade Bauchi community

Five killed, one kidnapped as gunmen invade Bauchi community

Gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded the Gambar Sabon Layi community in the Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State and killed five people.   The gunmen stormed the community on Saturday night, January 21, 2023, and shot sporadically into the air to scare residents away before carrying out their nefarious act.   A resident…

Police rescue 30 kidnapped victims in Nasarawa

Police rescue 30 kidnapped victims in Nasarawa

The police in Nasarawa state has rescued thirty (30) kidnapped victims.   A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, says the police rescued the victims after it received information that suspected kidnappers were sighted at Sardauna Forest of Toto LGA, Nasarawa State where they held victims hostage.   “In reaction to…

Policeman killed in gun duel as security operatives rescue kidnapped Edo customary court judge

Policeman killed in gun duel as security operatives rescue kidnapped Edo customary court judge

The kidnapped President of Igueben Area Customary Court, Mrs Precious Aigbonoga, has been rescued by a joint team of Military and Police operatives.   Recall that Mrs. Aigbonoga was abducted on Monday January 9, around Ugoneki axis on her way to Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State for a court sitting.    Confirming the development, spokesman…

Lady kidnapped after disclosing her destination on Facebook while travelling to Katsina

Lady kidnapped after disclosing her destination on Facebook while travelling to Katsina

A woman identified as Ramlat Alh Shehu Aji was kidnapped on her way to Katsina state from Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger state after disclosing her destination on Facebook.   Ramlat had on New Year Day, January 1, 2023, posted that she was on her way to Funtua but never arrived at her destination.     Her friend, Aisha…

Ogun couple burnt beyond recognition on New Year’s day, their son kidnapped

Ogun couple burnt beyond recognition on New Year’s day, their son kidnapped

A couple identified as Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye, were killed in a fire incident at their residence at the Ibara area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Sunday, January 1.   Punch reports that the victims were murdered in their home in Abeokuta, shortly after returning from a New Year crossover service, and their son was abducted by the suspected hoodlums…

Delta state police rescues three kidnapped victims (photo)

Delta state police rescues three kidnapped victims (photo)

The police in Delta state have rescued three kidnapped victims in the state.   A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Bright Edafe, says on December 31, police operatives attached to Orerokpe Division were on visibility patrol duty along Warri/Sapele road by Okuvo and Egborede Communities when they sighted some…

Kidnapped Kaduna Catholic priest regains freedom

Kidnapped Kaduna Catholic priest regains freedom

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, who was abducted by gunmen in Kaduna State has regained his freedom.   Fr. Sylvester, who is an Associate Pastor of St. Anthony’s Parish, Fadan Kono, in Kaura Local Government Area of the state, was abducted from the rectory at about 11:45pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.   The Chancellor, Catholic…

NAF rescues seven kidnapped Chinese nationals in Kaduna after in six months captivity

NAF rescues seven kidnapped Chinese nationals in Kaduna after in six months captivity

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have rescued seven Chinese nationals who were kidnapped by bandits.    The rescued Chinese victims are believed to have been abducted in June 2022 while working on a mining site in Ajata-Aboki, Gurmana ward of Shiroro Local Government Area. Niger State.   The Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force,…

Bandits free kidnapped Abuja lady after ransom

Bandits free kidnapped Abuja lady after ransom

One of the seven victims kidnapped during last Tuesday night’s attack on the Kubwa Extension II Relocation Estate, along the Arab Road area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has been released by her abductors.    Punch reported that  Adenike who is an ex-corps member who completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps scheme in November,…

John Kirby says 'that ship has sailed' when asked if prisoner exchange will encourage more abductions

John Kirby says 'that ship has sailed' when asked if prisoner exchange will encourage more abductions

We’re hearing from all sides that President Joe Biden — the only Democratic candidate for president who’d stood toe-to-toe with Vladimir Putin — had two choices, he could get Brittney Griner released from prison in exchange for the “Merchant of Death,” or he could get nothing. Here are just a couple of takes that happen…

Police arrest notorious female gunrunner, 6 suspected criminals, rescue 15 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

Police arrest notorious female gunrunner, 6 suspected criminals, rescue 15 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested seven suspects including a notorious female gunrunner supplying arms and ammunition to a bandit leader, Dawa.   Addressing newsmen on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the command headquarters in Gusau, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Mohammed Shehu, said the police tactical team also rescued 15 kidnapped victims after spending…

DNA helps woman locate her family 51 years after she was kidnapped as a baby by babysitter

DNA helps woman locate her family 51 years after she was kidnapped as a baby by babysitter

More than 50 years after her babysitter kidnapped her as a baby in Texas, an American woman has reunited with her family, who tracked their missing loved one down with a DNA test and without help from law enforcement or other outside involvement.   The incredible story of the disappearance of Melissa Highsmith ended in…

Kidnapped Benue PDP Assembly candidate regains freedom after payment of N3m ransom

Kidnapped Benue PDP Assembly candidate regains freedom after payment of N3m ransom

The kidnapped State Assembly candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, Moses Egbodo, has regained freedom after spending six days in captivity.   Egbodo is the candidate to represent the Obi State constituency in the forthcoming general elections.   The politician and three others in a commercial vehicle were kidnapped around 5pm on…

Many terrorists killed as police repel attack, rescue 15 kidnapped women and 6 children in Katsina

Many terrorists killed as police repel attack, rescue 15 kidnapped women and 6 children in Katsina

The rescued victims   Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command repelled a terrorists attack, rescued 15 kidnapped women and six children in Matazu Local Government Area of the state.    Spokesperson of the command, SP Gambo Isah, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 28, said police operatives killed some of the terrorists and also recovered 20…

Police rescue 27 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

Police rescue 27 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command ihas rescued  27 persons kidnapped from Kawa, Gwashi, Tungar Rogo, and Anka towns in the Anka and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas of the state.   Spokesperson of the command, SP Muhammad Shehu, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Saturday, October 23, 2022, said the victims were rescued unconditionally after seven…

Police arrest suspect in connection with murder of ‘good samaritan’ who was shot while trying to prevent a man from being kidnapped; recover stolen vehicle

Police arrest suspect in connection with murder of ‘good samaritan’ who was shot while trying to prevent a man from being kidnapped; recover stolen vehicle

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder , kidnapping and armed robbery which occurred in the Maitama area of Abuja.   Spokesperson of the command, DSP Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday, October 13, said that aggressive manhunt of armed hoodlums led to…