Plateau Attack: NSCDC Officer Killed, Businessman Abducted in Mangu
Plateau NSCDC has confirmed the killing of an officer after gunmen attacked Pushit community and abducted a local businessman whose current status remains unresolved....
Kidnapping
Imo Court Sentences POS Operator to Death for Kidnapping, Murder
An Imo State High Court has convicted 28-year-old POS operator Isaac Okorie on six counts involving armed robbery, hostage-taking and murder and sentenced him to death by hanging, while any appeal remains a separate legal stage....
Plateau Attack: NSCDC Officer Killed, Businessman Reported Abducted in Mangu
An NSCDC officer was killed and a businessman reportedly abducted in Pushit, Mangu LGA, during an attack that occurred while a state-imposed dusk-to-dawn curfew was in force....
27 Abductees Rescued After Deadly Katsina Attack in Sabuwa
Security forces have rescued 27 residents abducted from Gamji community in Sabuwa LGA after an attack that Katsina State authorities say killed one resident....
Benue Police Rescue Catholic Priest, Seven Others After Abduction
Police say eight victims were rescued in Benue after an October 13 abduction, while two suspects were arrested and are assisting investigations....
Benue police rescue eight kidnap victims in Ohimini
Benue police say eight kidnap victims, including Catholic priest Rev. Fr. John Otache, have been rescued following an October 13 abduction in Ohimini....
Benue police confirm abduction of Catholic priest in Ohimini
Benue police and the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo have confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. John Inalegwu Otache along the Otobi Amejo–Ajegbe Road in Ohimini LGA. Police say efforts to secure his release are ongoing....
Oyo Teacher’s Family Plans Farewell as Remains Questions Persist
Oyedokun’s family says it has not recovered or received his remains, while earlier court testimony said other victims recovered the bodies of two slain teachers....
Kaduna Family Abduction: ₦300m Ransom Demand, Release Unconfirmed
The family’s abduction is established and a ₦300 million demand appears in a captivity appeal, but ransom payment, release and links to recent arrests remain unconfirmed....
Three CRIN Workers Freed Six Days After Oyo Abduction
Police confirmed the release of three CRIN workers abducted in Oyo after six days in captivity, but did not confirm reports that a ransom was paid....