…and make it look as if those things were not there," the minister saidOn the recent abduction of pupils in Oyo State, the minister described the incident as unfortunate, alleging that the k!dnappers were attempting to force the military to release some of their detained commanders."You know, it's a very sad event. Unfo…

UN says Mass k!llings, r@pes, abductions, and starvation by Sudan Force amount to gen0cide Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out mass killings, abductions of women and girls, mass gang rapes, and forced starvation in a city they besieged and captured last year as part of an intentional policy amounting to geno…

…State Police Command has commenced an intensive rescue operation following the reported abduction of a male cattle dealer, along the Igarra-Auchi expressway. On 7th July, 2026, at about 6:30 p.m., the Police received information that gunshots were being fired along the Igarra-Auchi Expressway near the Geo-Work Factory.…

…no one came to rescue him. Another innocent life has been lost in the painful cycle of abductions and ransom demands," Bakatsine wrote. "May Allah forgive him, have mercy on him, and grant him Jannah. May Allah accept him among the martyrs. Ameen. "But this tragedy leaves a heartbreaking question; if ransom payments ar…

…The resolutions followed a motion of urgent national importance on escalating attacks, abductions and killings of serving and retired military personnel, sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar'Adua, during plenary on Tuesday, July 7. The Senate condemned, in strong terms, the worseni…

…The resolutions followed a motion of urgent national importance on escalating attacks, abductions and killings of serving and retired military personnel, sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar'Adua, during plenary, yesterday. The Senate condemned, in strong terms, the worsening insec…

…of his newspaper by President William Ruto. Rights groups have reported dozens of abductions of government critics in Kenya in recent years. Alex Kiprotich, associate editor of The Standard newspaper group, says that heavily armed men attempted to seize him as he drove to work in the city of Nakuru on June 27. Three me…

…either or anyone close to him. If the nation does not wake up to any sad tale of mass abduction these days, you may have some bloodthirsty killers overrunning a community or market in the name of an illogical jihad or some people brazenly hacking the database of the nation's electoral umpire. It could even be the effro…

…lack of compassion. "The government and people of Oyo State, more than 50 days after the abduction of the schoolchildren without any tangible effort toward their rescue, should rightly feel bitter and abandoned." He added that he had repeatedly spoken out on the incident and reached out to Makinde to express solidarity…

…Makinde told him President Bola Tinubu had not contacted him more than 50 days after the abduction of schoolchildren in the state, describing the development as evidence of a worsening leadership crisis. In a post on X on Monday titled “Worsening Leadership Crisis in the Country Now Evident”, Obi criticised the preside…

…case, adding that investigations revealed that the acclaimed kidnapping was a staged abduction aimed at extorting money from unsuspecting family members.

…confidence in the sovereignty of Almighty God, that we announce the unfortunate abduction of our cleric, Rev. Dr Samuel Gbinde, along with two members of his congregation, in the early hours of today, 30 June 2026. "They were abducted from the pastor's residence at NKST Church, Andyar, in Ishan Classis, Benue State," t…

…ni wọ́n máa ń gé e. Anything less is an invitation to the next massacre, the next mass abduction.

…that sparked nationwide concern over worsening insecurity in the South-West. Since the abduction, the state government, in collaboration with the military, police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Amotekun Corps and other security agencies, has intensified efforts to rescue the victims. Authorities have re…

…(Headquarters: Offa-Meta, Oyo). BREAKING: Makinde declares curfew in 10 Oyo LGAs over abduction of students, teachers

…forest have lost their lives without ever reuniting with their families after their abduction. “What began as disturbing footage of humiliation has ended in the worst possible tragedy. Two lives gone, two families shattered and more painful questions about the security crisis facing communities across northern Nigeria.…

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed that no case of abduction was recorded during a suspected bandit attack on a police outpost in Zugurma Village, Mashegu Local Government Area of the state.SP Wasiu Abiodun, the command's spokesperson, confirmed the development while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Minna.…

…Igboho into a kidnapping hub and threatened to personally confront those behind the abductions if the victims were not released within two hours. Shortly after the ultimatum, reports emerged that the abducted victims, including a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling, had regained their freedom, triggering celebra…

…for their swift response, noting that their intervention prevented casualties and abductions. He disclosed that several items were recovered from the fleeing bandits, including camels, cattle, and two motorcycles believed to have been used during the attack. "The attackers were decisively engaged by security personnel…

…that Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum to Fulani leaders in Oyo State over the alleged abduction of a woman and her children. Igboho allegedly threatened to confront those he believed were responsible if the victims were not released within the stipulated period and vowed to invade a forest reserve allegedly being use…

…that Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum to Fulani leaders in Oyo State over the alleged abduction of a woman, her children and a sibling by suspected kidnappers. According to reports, Igboho threatened to confront those he believed were responsible if the victims were not released within the stipulated period and vowed…

…released shortly after Igboho threatened to confront those allegedly responsible for the abduction if they failed to free the captives within two hours. The reports triggered jubilation across Igboho town, with residents seen in viral videos singing, dancing and celebrating what many believed was the successful return…

…releasing his wife.He added that the abductors drove away with his vehicle after the abduction but later abandoned it at a location and commended operatives of the private security firm and members of the local communities whose support contributed to the safe rescue of his wife.Meanwhile, one of the suspects reportedl…

…joint security personnel, arrested a member of a kidnapping gang responsible for the abduction of Alh. Abu Geza of Geza Village in Bagudo LGA of the State. The suspect led operatives to the gang leader's hideout, where Jiji Mujugu opened fire and attempted to escape. Operatives returned fire, killing him on the spot. O…

…dancing, and welcoming the return of the captives after days of tension. The abduction had earlier triggered outrage after gunmen reportedly kidnapped members of a family during a midnight attack and demanded ransom. Initial reports indicated the abductors demanded N300 million before later reducing the figure to N150…