Delta Police Arrest Driver Over Alleged Student Abduction
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old school bus driver, Onome Ughagha, for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female student in Sapele. The suspect was arrested after allegedly collecting ₦503,000 in ransom from the victim’s father, according to the police. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed the […]
Imo Police Unaware of Ransom Payment for 21 Abductees
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Imo State Police Command says it is unaware of any ransom payment for the release of 20 abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and another victim. Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, said security agencies pressured the kidnappers during a coordinated search operation, forcing them to release the victims. Bosso spoke […]
Police Challenge VeryDarkMan Over Kidnapper Allegation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to provide evidence backing his allegation that some police officers assist kidnappers by sharing information about travellers. The Force said the allegation was made during the Nigerian Bar Association conference in Port Harcourt. In a statement […]
Borno Elders, Lawmaker Demand Rescue of Abducted Children
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Hawu/Askira-Uba Elders Forum and a federal lawmaker have called for urgent action to rescue children and other residents abducted in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. They said some of the victims have spent more than 100 days in captivity, leaving families in prolonged fear and uncertainty. Speaking at a […]
FCT Police Arrest 10 Traffic Robbers, Rescue Three Kidnap Victims
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has arrested 10 suspected traffic robbers and rescued three kidnapped victims in separate operations across the territory. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists on the command’s recent operations, following a review of crime patterns across […]
Police Rescue 19 Kidnap Victims in 4 States
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 19 kidnapped victims in separate operations across Ogun, Enugu, Plateau and Oyo states. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in the Force’s state-by-state operational summary on Wednesday. According to the police, the operations were carried out between August 3 and 4 as […]
Police Arrest 161, Rescue 95 Kidnap Victims Nationwide
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested more than 161 suspects and rescued at least 95 kidnapped victims in nationwide operations conducted between July 27 and August 2, 2026. The Force also recovered 27 firearms, including AK-47 rifles and pump-action guns, alongside 396 rounds of assorted live ammunition, five vehicles and several rustled […]
Tinubu Rules Out Ransom Payments, Negotiation With Kidnappers
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will not pay ransom or negotiate with criminals to secure the release of kidnapped victims. Tinubu said such payments would only encourage terrorism and banditry in the country. The President stattrd this on Thursday while receiving traditional rulers from Oyo State, led by the […]
Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Taraba
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued two kidnapped victims during a security operation in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation followed credible intelligence on kidnapping activities around the Lande Jessi area. According to the army, armed criminals invaded Tashan […]
Oyo Family Urges FG to Recover Slain Teacher’s Body
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The family of Michael Oyedokun, a teacher killed during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde to help recover his remains. In an open letter issued on Tuesday, the family thanked the Federal Government, security […]