…State High Court has remanded three defendants in a custodial facility over the alleged kidnapping and murder of a boy. The defendants, Hajara Sani, Hayatullah Armayau and Jibin Ado, were arraigned on charges bordering on criminal conspiracy, kidnapping and culpable homicide. The prosecution counsel, Barrister Lamido A…

…by money rather than ideology, the bandits in Nigeria target poorly policed rural areas, kidnapping for ransom and killing. “On Friday, we found seven bodies after the bandits attacked our community,” said Bashir Mamuda Musa, a resident of Binnari, in Taraba state. “The following day, Saturday, we discovered another 43…

…'Fulani pastoralist' has been profiled and criminalised as synonymous with banditry, kidnapping and terrorism," he stated.This comes amid a surge in insecurity in Nigeria.Recall that farmers and herders recently clashed in Abuja.DAILY POST reports that there have been recurring clashes between farmers and herders in Pl…

…amid continued security concerns in the area, where residents have faced attacks and kidnappings by armed groups.Troops rescue two kidnapped women, arrest four suspected bandits in Kebbi

…The statement read, “The Oyo State Police Command has successfully rescued a 15-year-old kidnapping victim and neutralised a suspected kidnapper during a coordinated security operation along the Awe–Iwo Road axis of Oyo State. “The operation followed credible intelligence received by the Command on October 22, 2026, at…

…People Worldwide Prayer Ministry, while reviewing his administration’s efforts to curb kidnapping, cultism and other violent crimes in Edo State, said insecurity was one of the biggest worries he met on assuming office. Okpebholo said that he raised the state of the roads and the security situation with President Bola…

…arrested a suspected kidnapper in Taraba and subsequently apprehended other members of a kidnapping syndicate allegedly operating with six AK-47 rifles. “Troops also raided the residence of a militia leader at Abako in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue, destroying the militia’s hideout. “In Plateau, troops res…

…operatives and other security agencies, have arrested seven suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate operating in the Federal Capital Territory and Kaduna State. The police said the operation also led to the recovery of the remains of Miss Oluwadamilola Adedayo from the gang's camp in Tukuba Forest, Kuje, Abuja, on…

…30 days.Okpebholo stated this while recounting his administration’s efforts to tackle kidnapping, cultism and other criminal activities at the God’s People Worldwide Prayer Ministry, Ekpoma, on Friday.DAILY POST recalls that the criminals were sentenced to death by an Edo State Special Criminal Court on September 29, o…

…point they discovered that Mr and Mrs Adaji had been taken.Kogi community leader laments kidnappingA community leader, Surveyor Eneogba, said the trend of targeting homes, farms and farm settlements across Kogi East had grown considerably. He attributed the shift to increased pressure on roads from security operatives,…

…further concerns over the security situation in Zamfara State, where armed banditry and kidnappings continue to threaten residents.Five kidnapped Sheikhs travelling to pray for Tinubu’s re-election still in custody 41 days after

…to Gana, with his coverage spanning Benue and Taraba states. He was also accused of kidnapping one Samuel in 2022 and holding him hostage until N40,000 was paid for his release. The offences were alleged to be contrary to sections 21 and 24 of the TPPA 2022. The charge was personally prosecuted by the Attorney-General…

A High Court in Adamawa State convicted three men for kidnapping two Catholic priests in February 2025The Adamawa ruling marks the seventh death sentence secured by the DSS in 2026 aloneFive earlier death sentences were handed down across Ekiti, Abuja, Katsina, Kogi, and Sokoto courts this yearPAY ATTENTION: Find it fa…

A High Court of Adamawa State has sentenced three men to death for kidnapping two Catholic priests in February 2025.The convicts, Taledo Demiel, Namomai Medan and Mikaila Yusuf, were sentenced on Thursday by Justice Christopher Mapeo after the court found them guilty of multiple offences linked to the abduction.The off…

…the statement read. "Edo State Special security squad codenamed Operation flush out kidnapping and cultists in collaboration with Edo State security Corp, the Nigerian Police Force and other sister security agencies, supervised by the Principal Security Officer (PSO) to the governor carried out the demolition exercise…

…the affected communities attributed a series of violent crimes to the suspect, including kidnapping for ransom, cattle rustling, illegal taxation, unlawful detention, killings and the seizure of residents' properties. Residents alleged that Abam imposed illegal levies on locals, extorted money from community members an…

…of today - six months. "The bandit kingpin known as Yellow One Million, who controls all kidnapping activities and owns all the kidnappers' camps in Kachia and part of Kajuru, personally confirmed to a recent female escapee that he has unalived them. "These pictures are of five of the eight who have passed away in the…

…in Zamfara and Kebbi states as the military intensifies efforts to combat terrorism and kidnapping across the North West. According to the Army, the victims were rescued on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State and between Bena and Sawade in Kebbi State. “In Zamfara, troops rescued…

…recovered firearms, N5.52m and other items during an operation aimed at tackling kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state. The spokesperson for the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspects, Iro Yunusa, Usman Adamu…

The Katsina State Police Command has smashed a notorious syndicate specializing in kidnapping children below 5 for ransom. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 said detectives successfully rescued a 3-year-old victim unhurt and arrest…

…security. The latest operations come amid ongoing military efforts to combat terrorism, kidnapping and other security threats affecting communities across Nigeria’s North-West region.

…security. The latest operations come amid ongoing military efforts to combat terrorism, kidnapping and other security threats affecting communities across Nigeria’s North-West region.

…family of a woman identified as Esther Jonathan, has raised the alarm over her alleged kidnapping in Abuja. A Kaduna activist, Atyotiyap, said Esther reportedly went missing after boarding a vehicle at Jikoyi, Karu, Abuja, while on her way to work on Monday, October 12, 2026. According to her brother, who raised the al…

…agencies to sustain patrols along the route, which has reportedly experienced repeated kidnapping incidents. The abduction had raised concern among members of the Catholic Diocese of Otukpo and residents of communities along the Otobi Amejo–Ajegbe corridor. Confirming the rescue, the Benue State Police Public Relations…

…readiness, commitment to intelligence-led operations and determination to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes in Edo State. It also highlighted the importance of collaboration among security agencies in strengthening operations and achieving sustainable results in the fight against criminality. The Commander, 4…