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Not long ago, concerned stakeholders converged on Abuja to review the outcome of a survey on insecurity in Nigeria and proffered solutions to the menace. SUNNY IDACHABA in this report …
When stakeholders proffered solutions to insecurity and kidnapping Read More
The abducted Traditional Ruler of Okoloke Community, Pa Dada Ogunyanda in Yagba West Local Government of Kogi has regained freedom 27 days after being held in kidnapper’s den. The Chairman …
Abducted Kogi monarch freed after 27 days in captivity Read More
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has dismissed claims that 20,000 Ukrainian children were kidnapped by Russia, describing the allegation as false and politically motivated. Speaking at a press briefing …
Russia denies kidnapping 20,000 Ukrainian children Read More
Until recent years, little was heard about banditry in the country. The commonest criminalities were armed robbery, kidnapping and petty theft. While growing up, incidents of kidnapping were not as …
My encounter with one-armed bandit Read More
The Lagos state Police command has successfully secured the release of two residents abducted from a settlement along Ijede creek in Ikorodu, Lagos. The victims were safely reunited with their …
Lagos: Police rescue 2 kidnap victims from Ijede creek Read More
Operatives of the Enugu state Police Command, attached to the Commissioner of Police (CP) monitoring init and the anti-kidnapping tactical squad, have successfully rescued a kidnapped male victim and …
Enugu: Police rescue kidnapped victim, neutralise one, recover arms, ammunition Read More
Popular Juju artiste Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade, has dismissed claim that he was kidnapped. The musician’s daughter, Damilola Adeniyi, had recently raised concerns over the whereabouts …
At last, King Sunny Ade shows up, dispels kidnap rumours Read More
Unknown gunmen has abducted a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ibrahim Amos, in Kurmin Risga, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The priest was whisked from his residence at St. …
Another Catholic priest kidnapped in Kaduna Read MoreThe Niger state government has received 17 kidnapped victims handed over to the government by the police command in the state. The Deputy Governor, Mr. Yakubu Garba, received the victims …
Niger govt receives 17 kidnapped victims rescued by police Read More
Gunmen in South Africa have abducted a US missionary from his church as he was delivering a sermon, police and a colleague said Friday. Pastor Josh Sullivan was abducted late …
Gunmen kidnap Pastor inside church Read MoreSelf Determination Groups in the South-west have thrown their weight behind the setting up of state police, saying that “is the only panacea to cases of kidnapping which has become rampant …
Kidnapping: Self-determination groups in South-west clamour for state police Read MoreNo doubt, March 2025 has witnessed a troubling escalation of banditry, kidnappings, and overall insecurity across Nigeria. Despite relentless efforts by security agencies, the wave of violence continues to rise, …
March 2025 Intelligence Report: Rising threats, bold crackdowns, and anti-graft fight Read More
Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has been released after spending 56 days in captivity. Tsiga was abducted on February 5, 2025, from …
Tsiga: Ex-NYSC DG regains freedom after 2 months in captivity Read More
Ebonyi state Police Command Monday said it rescued a kidnapped victim along mile 50 area in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state. The victim whose name was not disclosed was being taken away …
Police foil kidnap attempt, recover victim, vehicles in Ebonyi Read MoreKidnapping for ransom in Nigeria has escalated to a critical level, severely damaging the nation’s social fabric and undermining its security framework. Every day, Nigerians grapple with the fear of …
Decisive measures to end Nigeria’s kidnapping epidemic Read More
The Vice Chancellor of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM), Thursday, disclosed that the university is taking proactive steps to address pressing security concerns affecting the instruction The university in …
JOSTUM taking steps to address security challenges – VC Read More
The Owerri Archdiocesan Catholic Secretariat has confirmed the release of Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, the kidnapped Parish Priest of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe. A statement by Rev. Fr. …
At last, Kidnapped Imo Catholic priest regains freedom Read More
The National President of the Afenifere Youth Council, Eniola Olajuni, who has been in the custody of kidnappers has been freed. Olajuni regained his freedom 12 days after her was …
Olajuni: Kidnapped Afenifere youth leader regains freedom Read More
Gunmen have reportedly killed a Roman Catholic priest of Nnewi Diocese, Anambra State, Rev. Fr. Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo. Okonkwo, a native of Ekwulumili in Nnewi South Local Government Area (LGA) …
Anambra: Insecurity worsens as gunmen kill Catholic priest, Anglican Bishop still in kidnap den Read More
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, says the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has achieved over 80 percent success in its anti-kidnaping operations and fight against other …
We have achieved 80% success in anti-kidnaping operations, fight against insecurity – Ribadu Read More
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Thursday said troops deployed to different theatres of operations across the country neutralised over 500 terrorists’ leaders, 8,034 foot soldiers and arrested 11,623 in 2024. The military high command also …
How troops neutralised over 500 terrorist leaders, 8,034 others in 2024 – DHQ Read More
A member of the House of Representatives, Dabo Haruna, on Tuesday, lamented that despite payment of ransom, kidnappers killed his legislative aide, Miss Nimah Sulaiman, on October 17, 2024. Haruna, …
Kidnappers kill lawmaker’s aide in Abuja after collecting ransom Read More
Some sports journalists who were travelling to Uyo, through Anambra State to cover a football event in Awka Ibom State have been kidnapped. Blueprint understands that the Super Eagles will …
Sports journalists kidnapped en route Uyo for Super Eagles vs Libya AFCON qualifier match Read MoreBandits have killed the abducted District Head of Kanya, Alhaji Isah Daya, in Kebbi State. The district head was abducted alongside eight others in the Kanya District of Danko/Wasagu Local …
Terrorists kill kidnapped Kebbi monarch Read More
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has ordered security agents to launch a massive manhunt for perpetrators of Sunday’s kidnapping along the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode Expressway. Blueprint recalls that the travellers were …
Abiodun orders manhunt for abductors of passengers on Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode highway Read More