31 h. ago Police Rescue 23 Kidnapped Foreign Nationals, Arrest 14 Supects

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dislodged a transnational kidnapping syndicate and rescued 23 foreign nationals from captivity. The suspected kidnappers, who abducted the victims, demanded N230 million in ransom after luring them into Nigeria under false promises of money-spinning jobs. FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said police operatives arrested 14 suspects […]

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53 h. ago Police Rescue 1 Kidnap Victim, Arrest Suspected Female Kidnapper, 1 Other In Kwara

The operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have rescued a kidnap victim, Haruna Ahmadu, from the den of kidnappers in a forest in Omu-Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun local government area of the State. The policemen also arrested two suspected kidnappers, Ayisa Ibrahim and Yakubu Hassan in the area. The spokesperson of the State […]

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4 d. ago AbdulRazaq Receives 23 Freed Kidnap Victims, Says Kidnappers ‘Have No Place’ In Kwara

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday, received 23 kidnap victims, who were recently freed by the Nigerian Army, commending President Bola Tinubu and the security agencies for the feat and their continuous support. The governor congratulated the victims on their freedom and promised continuous efforts to rid the state of criminal elements who […]

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7 d. ago Bauchi Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue 2 Victims In Plateau

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and rescued two minors who were abducted in Tilden Fulani, Toro local government area of Bauchi State. The suspect, identified as Abdulkarim Tasiu, a family member of the victims, allegedly carried out the abduction over a long-standing family dispute with his uncle, who is the […]

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7 d. ago Police Arrest 928 Suspects For Kidnapping, Child Trafficking In Imo

The Imo State Police Command has revealed that 928 suspects have been arrested for various offences including kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism and child trafficking. According to the police, nine kidnapped victims and seven stolen children were rescued and reunited with their families. This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen by the […]

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8 d. ago Troops Nab Terror Kingpin ‘Babawo Badoo’,37 Others,Rescue 15 Victims

The Nigerian Army said its troops have arrested a wanted notorious insurgent leader identified as Idris Idris (aka Babawo Badoo), alongside 37 other criminal suspects. A Nigerian Army Headquarters Source yesterday said troops during the coordinated operations across the country rescued 15 kidnapped victims, neutralised two terrorists and recovered assorted weapons, ammunition and logistics items. […]

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2 w. ago Troops rescue 24 kidnap victims, including four Chinese in Kwara, Kogi

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 2nd Division, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued 24 kidnapped victims from various read more Troops rescue 24 kidnap victims, including four Chinese in Kwara, Kogi

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2 w. ago Troops kill several terrorists, nab 62 suspects, rescue 30 victims

THE Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops of the Armed Forces have killed dozens of insurgents, apprehended 62 suspects and rescued 30 kidnapped victims within the past two weeks across theatres. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Markus Kangye, stated this on Thursday in Abuja while briefing […]

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2 w. ago Rivers Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers For Luring Victim Through Dating Site, Collecting ₦200,000 Ransom

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two notorious kidnappers at their hideout in Egwi community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to the police, the suspects lured their victim through a dating site before abducting her and collecting a ransom of ₦200,000 from her family. READ MORE : Niger Police Arrest Two […] The post Rivers Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers For Luring Victim Through Dating Site, Collecting ₦200,000 Ransom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bauchi Police Arrest Six Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Three Victims

The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended six suspected kidnappers operating in the Toro Local Government Area and successfully rescued three abducted victims without harm. In a statement released on Wednesday in Bauchi, the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Mohammed Ahmed Wakil, said the command acted promptly after receiving a distress call from a vigilant […] The post Bauchi Police Arrest Six Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Three Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Arrest 6 Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue 3 Victims In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested six suspected kidnappers and rescued three abducted victims during an operation in Toro local government area of the state. The Command, in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Mohammed Wakil, said it received a distress call on September 29, 2025, from a vigilant […]

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3 w. ago Troops Kill Wanted Terrorist Kingpin Kachalla Maidawa,35 Others

Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a wanted terrorist kingpin, Kachalla Maidawa, and 35 other insurgents. They also captured 32 suspected terrorists in a series of coordinated operations. Insider sources said the operations conducted between  September 29  and October 4, 2025, also led to the rescue of 22 kidnapped victims and the recovery of […]

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4 w. ago Troops Rescue 180 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest 450 Terrorists In September

The military said 39 terrorists surrendered to troops, while security forces recovered 63 assorted weapons, 4,475 rounds of ammunition, and 294 explosive items. The post Troops Rescue 180 Kidnapped Victims, Arrest 450 Terrorists In September appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 w. ago Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ),  said troops fighting the counter insurgency war and other security operations across the country arrested about 450 terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals in the month of September. The DHQ, also said that 39 terrorists surrendered to troops at various theater of  operations while 180 kidnapped victims were rescued during […] The post Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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