…vehicle was escorting some traders from Wukari to Takum because of the high incidents of kidnappings along the road. He said those crushed to d3ath were among the traders that displayed their wares by the roadside. David stated that several other traders also sustained injuries and the corpses and the injured were conv…

…recorded the highest figures in incidents, victims and deaths. “Zamfara recorded 236 kidnapping incidents and 1,921 victims, nearly a quarter of the national total. The North accounts for 93.7% of all abducted persons, while the South’s share has shrunk to just 6.3%,” the report stated. Mode of abduction SBM Intelligen…

…is a community-based security initiative founded by Igboho to complement efforts against kidnapping, banditry and other crimes in the South-West. The Ogun launch follows earlier inaugurations in other states in the region.

…equipment, noting that members had continued to participate in operations against kidnapping, banditry and other crimes in several communities. He said adequate protection and equipment would enhance the ability of VGN personnel to support security agencies while reducing the risks faced by members during operations. U…

…statement condemning a terrorist attack in Niger State, Nigeria, that caused deaths and kidnappingsThe UAE expressed condolences to Nigeria and called for the safe return of all those taken during the attackThe ministry said the UAE firmly rejects all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism targeting security and s…

…Kogi and other affected states. According to HURIWA, “the fight against terrorism and kidnapping must not be politicised.” It urged President Tinubu to demonstrate that the protection of Nigerian lives remained a priority by directing officials responsible for national security to concentrate on their constitutional du…

…of a kidnapped victim and subsequent arrest of three suspects allegedly involved in the kidnapping of a citizen in the state by the DSS. This was contained in a press statement made available to our correspondent in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Addra.…

…of a terrorist camp. He noted that the suspects were arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit on August 21, while two AK rifles were recovered. According to him, one of the recovered rifles was an AK-49 allegedly linked to the killing of a Homeland Security Guard, while the second was an AK-47 reportedly snat…

…were able to recover a locally made gun from one of them. "He also confessed to several kidnapping activities and said his latest victim was to have been his former boss in Molege, Owo. "He said that after perfecting the act, he was able to successfully enter the woman's house where he wanted to kidnap her. "However, t…

…agencies and local vigilantes."During the operation, two suspected members of the kidnapping syndicate were neutralised, while two high-calibre weapons and ammunition were recovered," the source said. The rescued victim was secured and later reunited with his family.The source said the operation highlighted the growing…

…respond to terrorist attackCommissioner of Police Adekimi confirmed the monarch's kidnapping but pushed back on reports that other residents had been taken alongside him. "The narrative of attacks within the past 24 hours is far from the truth; nothing of such," He added that security operatives were working urgently t…

…axis in Ukum LGATwo suspects arrested in Logo LGA reportedly confessed to a planned kidnapping, and troops recovered a pistol, phones, and charmsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience cov…

…was conducted on August 21, 2026, following intelligence linking the area to the kidnapping of a medical doctor, identified as Dr Abraham Owoicho, who was abducted on August 19, 2026 Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops moved into Kisayi and Dogon Daji settlements after receiving actionable intelligence on…

…the momentum and intensify efforts to track down individuals and networks involved in kidnapping and other forms of criminality. The Governor further assured the security agencies of his administration’s continued cooperation and support, while calling on residents to remain vigilant and promptly provide credible infor…

…spoke about broader operations, saying 97 suspected criminals were recently paraded for kidnapping, violation of the anti-open grazing law, burglary, robbery, vehicle hijacking and theft. “We equally arrested some individuals who confessed to being informants and suppliers to kidnappers in the forest, as well as confir…

…bandit violence in the North-West, IPOB separatist activities in the South-East, and kidnapping in the South-West. These crises have claimed thousands of lives and displaced many more.Atiku's security blueprint"What I will do in the first 100 days in office to address insecurity is to increase the number of security pe…

…the Penal Code Laws of Benue, 2004, and Section 4(2) of the Abduction, Hostage Taking, Kidnapping, Secret Cult and Other Similar Activities Prohibition Law of Benue, 2017. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 9:27 AM | Share this Story

…of Forcible Entry and Occupation of Landed Properties, Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping and Other Anti-Violent and Related Offences Law of Ogun State, 2016. The prosecutor told the court that the clash disrupted activities at the town hall and threatened public peace. Magistrate Oke said the evidence presented by the…

…in Plateau Troops of Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE, have foiled an attempted kidnapping and rescued four minors in Agingi, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 5:45 p.m. on August 17, 2026 when troops responded to a report that four children had been targeted by suspected ki…

…suspects were paraded alongside others arrested for various crimes, including alleged kidnapping, vandalism, staged kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms. According to the CP, a 42-year-old man, Oji Okoro was arrested for allegedly s0domizing a 12-year-old boy. "On 13 August 2026, at about 1620hrs, the command re…

Police arrest 4 over m8rder and kidnapping in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the m8rder and kidnapping of two persons at Ikot Itienang Village, Ekom Eman, Etinan Local Government Area of the state. The command's spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, said the incident…

…Plateau and Bauchi accounting for the largest share, despite the continued killings, kidnappings and banditry recorded across the country. An analysis of the fiscal performance of each state, utilising data from the Q1 to Q2 budget performance reports from January to June 2026 obtained from Open Nigerian States, a budg…

…and are assisting ongoing investigations into their activities and possible links to kidnapping operations in the area. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the development highlights the continued efforts by security forces to dismantle criminal networks and prevent kidnappers from establishing hideouts in c…

…to intensify efforts to protect lives and property following recent attacks and kidnappings in parts of Benue State. Obi made the call after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities, where several residents were reportedly killed, injured or abducted by non-state […] The post Peter Obi visits Benue communities…

…intelligence received by the police regarding an alleged criminal conspiracy and foiled kidnapping attempt.One of the suspects identified as as Rev. Hassan Yunisim Mijah, 42, of Tudun Wada, Jos North, allegedly conspired with Sgt. Ezra Sunday, a Nigerian Air Force personnel, and OS Usman Khalid, a Nigerian Navy personn…