…lawmaker recalled previous cases of mass kidnappings in Kaduna State, including the abductions of hundreds of students from Greenfield University, the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation and Bethel Baptist High School. “The viral video of a ‘bandit’ pointing a gun at a kidnapped Kaduna mother, father and a small…

…Abuja to discuss the security situation in Borno State. He said he had raised the recent abductions in Askira-Uba and other communities with the President. According to Zulum, Tinubu assured him that the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Office of the National Security Adviser would take the…

…by gunmen on May 15, 2026. Amnesty said the incident was part of a wider pattern of abductions affecting communities across northern Nigeria, warning that the continued insecurity was putting the education and future of thousands of children at risk. “No child should go through what children are going through now in Ni…

…awaiting him and the others, deepened her anguish.Afenifere demands NYSC Act reformThe abductions triggered calls from the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere to reform the policy governing how corps members are deployed across the country.In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, th…

…that paying kidnappers would strengthen their operations and perpetuate the cycle of abductions. He added that previous attempts to negotiate with criminals had not produced positive results, reinforcing his decision not to support ransom payments. The governor’s comments come amid continued attacks and abductions by b…

…communities, motorists and travellers in several states, with victims often subjected to abductions, killings and attacks on their livelihoods. DAILY POST reports that security agencies have intensified operations against the groups in the affected areas, while authorities have repeatedly called for greater collaborati…

…safety of their passengers, particularly on routes considered vulnerable to attacks and abductions. “Drivers must remain extremely vigilant, especially when travelling through isolated areas. Any suspicious movement or unusual activity should be reported immediately to the appropriate security authorities,” he stated.…

…organised to mark ‘CAN at 50’ in Maiduguri, the state capital. Bakeni said the spate of abductions in the state necessitated what he described as a “CAN at 50 sober celebration”, stressing that many residents were caught between economic hardship and insecurity. He said, “As you know, CAN is 50. Nationwide, there are l…

…Nabayi said. The latest alert comes against the backdrop of previous attacks and abductions targeting schools and other public institutions. In May 2026, dozens of students and teachers were abducted in separate school attacks. On May 15, armed men reportedly attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oy…

…Borno: where captivity is a source of enormous revenue In Borno State, the scale of mass abductions shows how kidnapping can move from individual extortion to organised financing for armed groups. About 360 of the 416 residents of Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area, mostly women and children, were abducted on March…

…Republic, and revealed that over N226 million was collected as ransom from multiple abductions. Also paraded are Mamman Haruna and Aliyu Lawali, who detailed their involvement in massive cattle rustling and attacks alongside other notorious kingpins. In a major blow to the bandits’ support network, the CPG also apprehe…

…insecurity in parts of Sokoto, where several communities have experienced attacks, abductions, cattle rustling, and displacement linked to banditry.

…government areas including Musawa, Dutsinma, Kankia and Kusada, with victims reporting abductions, killings, livestock rustling and interference with farming activities over an extended period. One resident said the operation had given relief to farmers who had long been unable to safely reach their farmlands.A communi…

…abductees. It urged the authorities to intensify security efforts, prevent further abductions and secure the release of persons still in captivity. The council expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu’s administration for establishing a federal university in Okeho, Kajola Local Government Area, and appealed for…

…titled ‘The capture of the kidnap economy,’ the country recorded no fewer than 7,825 abductions with 895 civilians killed across all incidents stated. This figure, according to the report, It noted that during this timeframe, the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad faction of the dreaded Boko Haram terrorist gro…

…AK-47s raided shops and terrorised the community for nearly an hour.Police confirmed abductions, while officials visited victims, promising a full report after details are verified.

…two ministers in political campaign activities, amid increasing attacks, killings and abductions across the country, was inappropriate and could send the wrong signal about the government’s priorities. In a press statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, yesterday, the group said…

…source said the incident has heightened fear among residents, amid continued attacks and abductions in parts of Kwara South. by Linda Ikeji at 23/08/2026 3:00 PM | Share this Story

…of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent killings and abductions in parts of Nigeria’s North-Central region, warning that the country must not become a “killing field.” Obi made this known in a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, following recent attacks in Benue, Plateau and Nige…

…academic and non-academic staff and their family members, raising the possibility of abductions. The DSS warned that attacks on tertiary institutions could disrupt academic activities and create fear among students and staff. It called for an immediate review and strengthening of security measures around tertiary insti…

…other northern states. The closures have been triggered by terrorist and bandit attacks, abductions, displacement of communities and fears of further attacks on pupils, students and teachers. In some communities, schools have remained shut for prolonged periods. In others, authorities have merged affected schools with…

…from the Solere Forest in Cameroon and crossing into Nigeria after carrying out abductions. In other theatres, the report said troops of Operation MESA, working with police and vigilantes, rescued a kidnap victim along the Koton Karfe–Okparake Road in Kogi, adding that three suspected terrorists were apprehended during…

Borno State Government has warned that rising insecurity and renewed school abductions could reverse the gains recorded in the education sector, while urging parents not to allow security concerns to stop them from enrolling and keeping their children in school. The appeal was made during the state's education summit t…

…of Boko Haram’s atrocities are told to endure the return of men linked to slaughter, abductions and the destruction of schools and entire communities. That does not heal society; it deepens the wound. It also sends a dangerous signal to would-be recruits that violence may be followed by a soft landing, rehabilitation a…

…incidents of killings and kidnappings, with demonstrators expressing concern over recent abductions of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.