Abductors of APC national director demand N350m ransom
Dr. Adekunle Raif Adeniji, the Director of Administration at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja, has been kidnapped. His abductors are demanding a ransom of N350 million for his freedom. Dr. Adeniji was taken by armed men two weeks ago in Chikakore, Kubwa, within the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital […]
Kano police parade suspects who kidnapped and killed Gombe ex-perm sec after collecting ransom
The Kano State Police have paraded several suspects involved in the shocking kidnapping and murder of Atiku Mu’azu, a retired Permanent Secretary and former Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue Service. Mu’azu, who had been living in Kano after retiring, was abducted and killed in a tragic crime that shocked many. After […]
Five cultists arrested for kidnapping and killing Port Harcourt entertainer despite collecting ransom from his mother
Five cultists were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and killing of Rowland Horsfall, a well-known entertainer in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, despite the suspects receiving ransom money. Horsfall, known as Speech Horsfall, was a popular radio presenter and event host. He was abducted in September 2024 while in Port Harcourt. According to the Rivers […]
Gunmen Kidnap Travellers In Ekiti, Demand ₦30 Million Ransom Each
A tragic kidnapping incident occurred in Ekiti State on Sunday night when gunmen ambushed a bus traveling from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Ado-Ekiti. The attackers took several passengers, including the bus driver, Mr. Sunday Emmanuel, into the bush and demanded ₦30 million ransom for each victim. In a surprising twist, the gunmen left behind some […]
Bandit Leader, Bello Turji Threatens Violence Over Arrest of Ally, Bako Wurgi
Bello Turji, a notorious bandit leader, has vowed to bring violence to communities in retaliation for the arrest of his close ally, Bako Wurgi. Wurgi is a crucial member of Turji’s gang, handling ransom negotiations and the collection of hostages. Security analyst and Counter-insurgency in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, said Wurgi’s arrest infuriated Turji. Makama […]
Bandits Kidnap Four Family Members in Kaduna, Demand N30m Ransom
In a troubling incident in Kaduna State, bandits abducted four members of a family in the Kasangwai area of Kagarko Local Government. The attack took place on Thursday night, around 10:43 pm, when the bandits stormed the home of Alhaji Saleh Adamu, a local cattle dealer. Alhaji Adamu had just returned from the SCC village […]
Five Suspected Kidnappers, Spiritualist, and Others Arrested by Police in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police have arrested five individuals, including suspected kidnappers, a well-known car thief, and a spiritualist. They also recovered stolen items, such as a Toyota Hilux and bags of maize. According to the police spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, the operation led to the arrest of three suspected kidnappers—Umar Haruna, Shuaibu Umar, and Hairatu […]
Bandits Abduct 16 Farmers in Kebbi State
In a shocking event, 16 farmers were kidnapped by bandits while they were working in their fields in Bena village and nearby areas of the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area in Kebbi State. The attack took place when the victims were tending to their guinea corn farms. Lawali Umar, the Secretary of the Security Committee in […]
FRSC Staff Abducted in Enugu; ₦50 Million Ransom Demanded
In a troubling incident in Enugu State, Emeason Chima, an official from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), was kidnapped on Saturday. The abduction took place near Maduka University in Nsukka while Chima was driving alone in his Toyota saloon car. The kidnappers have demanded a hefty ransom of ₦50 million for his release. They […]
Teenage Girl Teams Up with Friends to Stage Her Own Kidnapping and Extort Money from Family
In a startling turn of events in Kenya, a 17-year-old girl and her two male friends were arrested for staging a fake kidnapping. The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) reported that the girl conspired with her accomplices to create a scenario where they could extort a significant amount of money from her family. On September […]