9 h. 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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36 h. ago ‘Rescue Kidnapped Seminarians’, Edo Bishop Tells Tinubu, Security Agencies

A viral video shows two young children clutching a human skull, crying, and pleading for their release while surrounded by gun-wielding men. The post ‘Rescue Kidnapped Seminarians’, Edo Bishop Tells Tinubu, Security Agencies appeared first on Channels Television.

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38 h. 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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55 h. ago Troops Arrest 107 Suspects, Rescue 20 Victims In 1 Week — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that the troops on internal operations arrested 107 suspected terrorists, kidnappers, oil thieves and other suspected criminals across the country. Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye who revealed this on Thursday also said 20 kidnap hostages were also rescued by the troops between 7 and 14 August, 2025. […]

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5 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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6 d. ago Kebbi governor, trade minister to headline youth policy conference in Abuja

The ‘Policy Conference for Youth’, a gathering that seeks to involve young Nigerians in national policy will take the stage read more Kebbi governor, trade minister to headline youth policy conference in Abuja

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8 d. ago Troops Kill Seven Terrorists, Foil Attack On Borno Community

Major General Abdulsallam Abubakar disclosed that several weapons were recovered as the terrorists fled with injuries sustained in the gun battle that ensued. The post Troops Kill Seven Terrorists, Foil Attack On Borno Community appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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 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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1 week 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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3 w. ago 11 Arrested In Kebbi For Allegedly Impregnating Mentally Ill 13

The Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended no fewer than 11 individuals for allegedly impregnating a 13-year-old girl with a mental health condition. The Command stated that the arrests were part of its ongoing efforts to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence in the state. This was revealed in a statement issued on Saturday by […] The post 11 Arrested In Kebbi For Allegedly Impregnating Mentally Ill 13-Year-Old Girl appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Three Hostages Rescued As Police Kill Two Kidnappers In Ogun

Two suspected kidnappers were fatally shot by the Ogun State Police Command during a gun battle in the Owode-Egba area of the state. The operation came shortly after three kidnap victims from the Ajebo community, abducted on July 16, were rescued unharmed from a nearby forest. Omolola Odutola, the state Police Public Relations Officer, said […] The post Three Hostages Rescued As Police Kill Two Kidnappers In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Police arrest 10 suspects over alleged child abused of 13yr old girl

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Nigeria Police Force, Kebbi State Command, has directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Shanga Local Government Area to arrest ten suspects involved in the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old survivor from Tungar Giwa, Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi state. Secretary of the Technical Working Group (TWG) on […] The post Police arrest 10 suspects over alleged child abused of 13yr old girl appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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