Footballer, Ihotu John Rebecca Kidnapped On Benin Expressway
Ihotu John Rebecca, a player in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership, has reportedly been kidnapped along the Benin Expressway. She was said to be traveling when unknown gunmen abducted her, sparking concern across the sports community. Reports indicate that the attackers are demanding ₦20 million for her release. Photos of the Pacesetter Queens […]
Tension in Edo as gunmen kidnap police officer, four others
There is growing fear in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State after gunmen reportedly abducted five people, including a police officer. The incidents have increased anxiety in the area, where residents say kidnappings have become frequent in recent weeks. Reports indicate that two victims were taken from a primary health centre in Makeke village. […]
Nine victims still in captivity after payment of N40m ransom by Kwara community
Tension remains high in a community in Kwara State after nine kidnapped victims were reportedly not released despite the payment of a N40 million ransom. Residents say the money was raised to secure the freedom of those abducted, but the victims are still being held by their captors. Sources within the community disclosed that families […]
Bandits Kill 3, Kidnap Nathaniel Asuwaye, 10 Others In Karku, Kaduna
A suspected bandit attack in Karku community, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has left three people dead and a Catholic priest along with ten others abducted. The victims include Rev. Fr. Nathaniel Asuwaye, parish priest of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Karku. Residents described the attackers as organised terrorists who overran the village in […]
Kaduna Abduction: How we secured safe return of victims – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Government has explained how it secured the safe release of victims abducted in Kajuru Local Government Area. The State Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the success was achieved through a carefully planned peace approach designed specifically for Kaduna State. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday, Maiyaki noted that […]
Actor Williams Uchemba calls for public execution of kidnappers to curb rising insecurity
Popular Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has called on the Nigerian government to adopt public execution for convicted kidnappers as a way to curb the growing wave of abductions across the country. The actor believes that harsh and visible punishment would serve as a strong deterrent to others engaging in criminal activities. In a passionate video […]
Five suspects arrested over attack on Kwara community
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with the deadly attack on Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. The violent incident, which occurred on September 28, 2025, left at least 12 residents dead, including the Baale of Ogba-Ayo, while several others were abducted. The […]
Police rescue abducted Egyptian national in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued an Egyptian man who was kidnapped in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan. The abduction happened on Monday, September 8, 2025, but within 24 hours the victim was found and freed. Police spokesperson CSP Osifeso Adewale said in a statement on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, that the victim was […]
Zamfara Governor’s viral comments on bandits’ location continue to trigger outrage
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, is under intense scrutiny after a video went viral showing him admit that he knows where bandits operate in the state but says he cannot stop them. In the clip, which does not have a clear date, the governor spoke in Hausa and sparked anger among politicians and security officials. […]
Teengers arrested for kidnapping three minors in Kaduna and demanding N50m ransom from their father
Police in Kaduna State have arrested three teenagers accused of kidnapping three young siblings, all under the age of 14, from their home on Calabar Road in Sabon Layi, Kaduna North, on August 26. According to police spokesperson DSP Mansir Hassan, the case was reported by the children’s father who said his three kids – […]