Anambra police arrest man involved in kidnapping for ransom in Awka
Police authorities in Anambra State have arrested Ifeanyi Ekemezie, 32, for alleged involvement in kidnapping operations around Awka and nearby areas. The suspect was picked up by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad in the early hours of February 17, 2026. According to police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga, Ekemezie admitted being part of a three-man gang […]
Man regains freedom two months after abduction in Edo
A man identified simply as Mr Segiru has regained his freedom two months after he was abducted by gunmen in Edo State. The victim was released on Wednesday, bringing relief to his family after weeks of uncertainty and distress following the incident. Mr Segiru and his wife, Mrs Zainab, were kidnapped on November 22, 2025, […]
How man sold property to pay ransom for brother who faked own kidnap in Edo – Police
The Edo State Police Command has disclosed a case where a man sold his property to raise ransom for his brother, who had faked his own kidnapping. The police explained that the victim of the deception acted out of concern for his sibling’s safety. According to police reports, the alleged staged abduction involved the brother […]
Abductors of 28 Plateau travellers give families 24 hours to pay ransom
Abductors of 28 passengers traveling in Plateau State have reportedly given their families a 24-hour ultimatum to pay ransom. The victims were kidnapped while traveling along a major highway in the state, raising serious security concerns among residents. Sources revealed that the kidnappers contacted the families via phone, demanding an undisclosed amount of money for […]
Niger school abduction motivated by ransom, not religion – Bishop Bulus Yohanna
Bishop Bulus Yohanna has stated that the recent school abduction in Niger State was motivated by ransom demands rather than religious reasons. He emphasized that the attackers are mainly criminals seeking financial gain. According to the Bishop, the kidnappers are taking advantage of poor security and weak enforcement to demand large sums of money from […]
Lady fakes own kidnap with boyfriend, collects N3m ransom from parents
A 23-year-old woman, Nmesoma Josephine Nwoye, has been arrested for faking her own kidnap in order to collect money from her parents. She carried out the plan with her boyfriend, 24-year-old Chibuike Ogbu, and both of them were caught by operatives of the Anambra State Police Command. The police confirmed that ₦1.2 million was recovered […]
Kidnappers abandon N6.9m ransom after road accident in Nasarawa
In Nasarawa State, police have recovered N6.9 million and several guns left behind by suspected kidnappers following a car accident in Garaku, Kokona Local Government Area. The crash happened around 9 a.m. on Monday, August 18, after officers received a report about an Opel Vectra that collided near the Vehicle Inspection Office checkpoint. The two […]
Six law students abducted while travelling from Onitsha to Adamawa state to resume Law school
Six Nigerian Law School students have been kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be bandits while travelling to resume classes at the school’s Yola campus in Adamawa State. The incident reportedly happened on the evening of Saturday, July 26, along the dangerous Wukari-Benue border road. That route is known for frequent kidnappings, robberies, and attacks by […]
Suspected kidnappers k!ll Anambra community leader after reportedly collecting N15m ransom
A sad incident has happened in Anambra State, where a respected community leader, Chief Augustine Ezedinachi, was reportedly killed by kidnappers even after a ransom of N15 million was paid. Chief Ezedinachi, also known as High Chief Gbafankiti na Nimo, was a well-known titleholder in Nimo community, located in Njikoka Local Government Area. He had […]
Kidnappers kill APC national director after collecting N90m ransom
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is in mourning following the tragic death of its Director of Administration, Dr. Abdulraif Adekunle Adeniji. On Thursday, April 10, 2025, news broke that Dr. Adeniji had been killed by kidnappers, even after they received a ransom payment of N90 million. Dr. Adeniji was kidnapped on January 26, 2025, in […]