27 h. ago Air strike: 62 kidnapped victims escape Katsina bandits’ den

Katsina State Government has confirmed that 62 kidnapped victims escaped following an air strike on the camp of a notorious bandits’ kingpin, Muhammadu Fulani in Danmusa Local Government  of the state. Nasir Mu’azu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, confirmed the development in a statement, on Monday in Katsina. The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) […] The post Air strike: 62 kidnapped victims escape Katsina bandits’ den appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago 62 Kidnapped Victims Escape Captivity During Air Force Operation In Katsina

The Katsina State government has confirmed the dramatic escape of 62 kidnapped victims following a targeted Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operation against notorious bandit Muhammadu Fulani. The airstrike destroyed his camp in Jigawa Sawai, Danmusa Local Government Area, a community bordering Zamfara State. Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, the Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home […] The post 62 Kidnapped Victims Escape Captivity During Air Force Operation In Katsina appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago 62 Kidnapped Victims Escape As Air Force Strikes Bandits’ Camp In Katsina

  At least 62 kidnapped victims have escaped, following air strikes by the Nigerian Air Force on a camp of bandits located in the Jigawa … Continue reading 62 Kidnapped Victims Escape As Air Force Strikes Bandits’ Camp In Katsina The post 62 Kidnapped Victims Escape As Air Force Strikes Bandits’ Camp In Katsina appeared first on Channels Television.

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45 h. ago 62 kidnap victims escape as Air Force strikes bandits’ camp in Katsina

Tribune Online 62 kidnap victims escape as Air Force strikes bandits’ camp in Katsina The Katsina State Government has confirmed the dramatic escape of 62 kidnapped victims following a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operation targeting a notorious bandit, Muhammadu Fulani. The successful airstrike destroyed his camp in Jigawa Sawai, Danmusa Local Government Area of the state, a community bordering Zamfara. 62 kidnap victims escape as Air Force strikes bandits’ camp in Katsina Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Eight Arrested, Firearms Recovered As Police Rescue Kidnap Victim In Kaduna, Delta

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a kidnapped victim and arrested eight suspected kidnappers in coordinated operations in Delta and Kaduna States. The force also recovered several firearms and ammunition during the operations. The police confirmed the development on Sunday, highlighting the success of the operations in combating kidnapping and illegal arms trafficking. Disclosing this in […] The post Eight Arrested, Firearms Recovered As Police Rescue Kidnap Victim In Kaduna, Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Eight Suspects In Delta, Kaduna

Firearms, ammunition, and fabricated weapons were also recovered during the exercise executed by tactical units in Kaduna and Delta States. The post Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Eight Suspects In Delta, Kaduna appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Kebbi Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims After Fierce Gun Battle

Operatives of the Kebbi State Police Command have rescued two kidnapped victims unharmed after a fierce gun battle with bandits in Ribah. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Nafiu Abubakar, the rescue operation took place on August 15, 2025. The operation occurred around […] The post Kebbi Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Victims After Fierce Gun Battle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Troops Rescue Fulani Community Leader, 5 Other Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims in Obajana area of Kogi State. Recall that the Obajana axis in Kogi West Senatorial district of Kogi have become notorious for kidnapping and other violent crimes of recent, prompting the state government to declare […]

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7 d. ago ‘Why Stripped Ibom Air Passenger Was Remanded But KWAM 1 Escaped Court Action,’ NCAA Explains

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has explained why Comfort Emmanson, the female Ibom Air passenger who had an altercation with crew members was remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre while Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, who was in a similar situation, does not face court action. LEADERSHIP recalls that […]

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8 d. ago Police kill one bandit, rescue two kidnapped victims in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command, at the weekend, killed one bandit, recovered one AK-47 rifle and rescued two kidnapped victims read more Police kill one bandit, rescue two kidnapped victims in Bauchi

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1 week ago Katsina Police Arrest 302 Suspects, Rescue 50 Kidnap Victims 

The Katsina State Police Command has announced the arrest of 302 suspects for various offences, and the rescue of over 50 kidnap victims during the month of July 2025. Katsina Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, who represented the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, at a press conference on Friday, praised […]

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1 week ago 50 Kidnap Victims Rescued In July 2025 – Katsina Police Command

This is part of the achievements recorded by the Command in July 2025, aimed at ensuring the safety and security of lives and properties in the state. The post 50 Kidnap Victims Rescued In July 2025 – Katsina Police Command appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Benu Gov Alia Receives 11 Rescued Kidnap Victims, Commends Security Agencies

  Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Thursday, received 11 kidnap victims rescued by a combined team of security operatives in the Sankera axis of the state. The victims were abducted at different times in Logo, Ukum, and Katsina-Ala LGAs areas long troubled by banditry and armed gangs. Speaking after an emergency Security […] The post Benu Gov Alia Receives 11 Rescued Kidnap Victims, Commends Security Agencies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, surrenders arms, releases captives

Tribune Online Bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, surrenders arms, releases captives Bandit kingping, Bello Turji, has released 32 kidnapped victims following a meeting with Bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, surrenders arms, releases captives Tribune Online

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2 w. ago We’re getting rid of criminals, 28 suspects nabbed, Ondo CP tells IGP confab

Commissioner of Police, Ondo State, Mr. Lawal Adebowale, has said that 28 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists have bee stolen vehicle rescued seven victims rescued. He spoke at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja: “My vision is to ensure efficient and effective personnel who are professional and respect the fundamental human […] The post We’re getting rid of criminals, 28 suspects nabbed, Ondo CP tells IGP confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bello Turji, notorious terrorist, surrenders, frees 32 hostages

…pledges peace with farmers Bello Turji, Zamfara State’s most notorious terrorist commander, has reportedly released 32 kidnapped victims and pledged read more Bello Turji, notorious terrorist, surrenders, frees 32 hostages

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2 w. ago NOA gives security scorecard, says 78 terrorists killed in July 

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), yesterday, gave a scorecard on the Federal Government’s fight against banditry, revealing that 78 terrorists were killed in July. It also disclosed that the police carried out 326 operations, 2,109 arrests and rescued 175 kidnapped victims Its Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, who made the revelation at […] The post NOA gives security scorecard, says 78 terrorists killed in July  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Confirm Abduction Of Four Farmers In Ebonyi Community

The Ebonyi state Police have confirmed the abduction of four farmers in Akpoha, Afikpo LGA. The victims were reportedly kidnapped while working on their farms on July 24, 2025. The confirmation came on Thursday, from the Police Public Relations Officer, Joshua Ukandu. Ukandu stated, “When I called the DPO to confirm the information, he told […] The post Police Confirm Abduction Of Four Farmers In Ebonyi Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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