Kidnap

Militants kidnap man, 30, two days after relocating to Lagos

Barely two days after relocating from Aba, Abia State, to Lagos, 30-year-old Opara, a fashion designer, was kidnapped around 8.30pm on Saturday, July 16, 2016 by suspected Ijaw militants. However, he regained freedom on Monday, July 18, 2016. The incident,

BREAKING: Gunmen invade Nasarawa university community, kill one, kidnap others

Unknown gunmen have attacked Gandu, a settlement near the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), killing one person and abducting an unspecified number of villagers to an unknown destination. It was gathered that the incident happened late Monday night. Torizone

Bandits Raid Katsina Hospital, Shoot Guard And Kidnap Four Women

It was gathered that the attackers had wanted to abduct one Mustapha Hamza, a casual staff of the hospital on duty at the time, but he luckily escaped. Armed bandits stormed Kurfi General Hospital in Kurfi local government area of Katsina state, shot a watchman

Suspected Herdsmen Hijack Benue Links Bus, Kidnap Passengers In Owukpa

The incident occurred around 7 p.m. near the Eyiupi community as the victims were traveling from Orba market in Enugu to Owukpa. Suspected armed herdsmen reportedly hijacked a Benue Links vehicle on Sunday evening, abducting several female passengers along

Realtor kidnaps and kills his friend to avoid repaying N54m debt

Rajkumar said he cooked up his kidnap story to divert police attention away from him. IGP (central range) Labhuram said they have sent the samples like hair they found in the lake to the Forensic Science Laboratory.

Three death row inmates who escaped from Edo prison killed in gun duel with police after failed plot to kidnap Delta monarch's wife

"The Command while acting on credible information on a planned kidnap of one Mrs.

Transport Minister, Amaechi Rescues Kidnap Victim Along Popular Road In Rivers

Chibuike Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State and current Minister of Transportation, on Sunday afternoon, reportedly rescued a kidnapped victim along the popular Omoku/Egbeda road in Rivers State. According to Daily Sun, Amaechi was on his way to Ubimini

Commotion in Delta State as Gunmen Kidnap MD of Popular Hospital

Some gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted the Medical Director of the Eku Baptist Government Hospital in Eku, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Dr. Albert Aboloje. According to Punch Metro, sources revealed on Friday

BREAKING: Villagers panic as bandits kidnap 30 children in Katsina community

At least thirty children have been abducted by suspected bandits in Kasai village, located in the Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State. Batsari, known as a Security Frontline Local Government Area, has been grappling with escalating activities of

Bandits kill cleric, three church members, kidnap many in Niger community

Bandits have reportedly killed a clergy man and three other church members in Niger Community. Scores were also said to have been kidnapped by the suspects. The incident happened in Majure village via Sarkinpawa in Munya local government area of the state

Gunmen kidnap fish seller in Cross River, demand N5m ransom

Abductors of a fish seller, Mrs. Rosemary Ofem, in Cross River State have demanded N5 million ransom for her release. It was gathered that the victim was kidnapped on September 26, 2023, alongside others in a boat along Ikang, in Bakassi Local Local Council

BREAKING: Terrorists Kidnap Chinese Engineer, Kill Civil Defence Officer In Kogi [PIC]

A gang of suspected terrorists, on Thursday morning, kidnapped a Chinese national and killed one officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Obangede, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. Information made available to Torizone

BREAKING: Wanted kidnap kingpin Buhari Muhammad, five others arrested in Abuja hotel

The police in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have arrested suspected notorious kidnappers, one Buhari Muhammad, and five other members of the syndicate in Abuja. A statement issued on Monday and made available by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer

Breaking News: Militants Kidnap 4 British Nationals in Burutu, Delta State

Some gunmen suspected to be militants have kidnapped four British nationals in southern Nigeria, police and community leaders said on Wednesday. According to Vanguard, the four had been providing "free medical care and religious activities" in the Burutu area

BREAKING: Police provide update on kidnap of Ameerah, others in Abuja

The FCT Police Command has assured that it is working to free Ameerah Sufyan and other abductees. On Tuesday, she raised an alarm via her Twitter account, @ameerah_sufyan. The citizen alerted that she and 16 others were kidnapped at gunpoint by armed men in

Police neutralize dreaded kidnap kingpin in Delta community, arrest suspected gunrunner

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have neutralized the leader of a dreaded kidnapping syndicate during a gun duel and recovered one AK-47 rifle in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, who

Police officers allegedly kidnap Nigerian returnee, extort N151.5 million

Four officers of the Nigeria Police Force have been accused of abducting and extorting a Nigerian citizen, Segun Okubajo, who was visiting the country from abroad. In a formal petition dated May 2, 2025, prominent legal expert Prof. Yemi Oke (SAN) wrote to