66 m. ago Police nab five suspected arms couriers, rescue kidnap victim in Kwara

Kwara police arrests five suspected arms couriers with 100 AK-47 rounds and rescues a kidnap victim in separate anti-crime operations across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-five-suspected-arms-couriers-rescue-kidnap-victim-in-kwara/

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11 h. ago Troops Arrested 74 Terrorists, Rescued 318 Victims In November – Defence Headquarters

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops on internal operations rescued 318 kidnap victims, arrested 74 terrorists’ collaborators, oil thieves and other criminals in November. The director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who gave the figures yesterday, said 69 terrorists’ and their families surrendered to troops in the North East within the month. […]

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22 h. ago Military foils oil theft worth N217m, rescues 318 kidnapped victims in November, says DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says troops foiled oil theft valued at N217 million and rescued 318 kidnapped victims in November as read more Military foils oil theft worth N217m, rescues 318 kidnapped victims in November, says DHQ

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22 h. ago Ondo Amotekun rescues kidnapped victims, arrests five suspects 

Ondo Amotekun operatives rescued four kidnap victims and arrested five suspects in multiple operations, foiling another abduction attempt in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-amotekun-rescues-kidnapped-victims-arrests-five-suspects/

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26 h. ago Ondo Amotekun parades five suspects, rescues kidnap victims after forest shootout

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, on Thursday paraded five suspects linked to kidnapping, attempted abduction, and fraud following a series of coordinated operations across the state.

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27 h. ago Amotekun Arrests 5 Suspects, Rescues Kidnap Victims After Intense Gunfight In Ondo Forest

The Ondo State Security Network Agency known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested five suspects involved in kidnapping, attempted abduction, and fraud, following coordinated operations in the last 48 hours. The suspects were paraded at the agency’s headquarters in Akure, the state capital, on Thursday. Parading the suspects, the corps commandant, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, revealed that […]

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28 h. ago Troops rescue 318 kidnapped victims, arrest 74 suspects — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters reports that troops rescue 318 kidnapped victims and arrested 74 suspects in November while tackling oil theft and terrorism. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-rescue-318-kidnapped-victims-arrest-74-suspects-dhq/

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30 h. ago Troops Arrest 74 Suspected Terrorists, Oil Thieves, Others In November — DHQ

Troops on internal operations have arrested 74 suspected terrorists, their collaborators, oil thieves and other criminal elements in November 2025. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) disclosed this via a statement by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, on Thursday. Onoja also disclosed that 69 terrorists and their families also surrendered to troops in […]

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48 h. ago Police Neutralise 2 Kidnappers, Recover Dead Body, Arrest 12 Suspects In Imo

The Imo State Police Command has revealed that it has neutralised two kidnappers, recovered a female victim’s dead, and arrested 12 suspects in swift operations on Tuesday. This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Henry Okoye. He said other suspects fled with gunshot injuries […]

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57 h. ago No ransom paid for release of kidnapped victims —Presidential aide

A presidential aide clarifies that no ransom was paid for kidnapped victims, emphasizing the Federal Government’s zero-tolerance policy on negotiating with Read More: https://punchng.com/no-ransom-paid-for-release-of-kidnapped-victims-presidential-aide/

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67 h. ago Military rescues 18 in Borno, Kogi, bandits kidnap Kwara women

Nigerian Army troops conduct successful military rescue operations, freeing 18 abducted victims in Borno and Kogi, while bandits kidnap two in Kwara. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-rescues-18-in-borno-kogi-bandits-kidnap-kwara-women/

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3 d. ago Navy begins sea exercise in Delta to boost oil productiondele

The Nigerian Navy has launched ‘Exercise EBI TORU’, a sea exercise in Delta, to enhance maritime security, combat oil theft, and boost oil production. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-begins-sea-exercise-in-delta-to-boost-oil-productiondele/

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3 d. ago Tinubu Vows To Transform Unstable Zones Into Hubs Of Economic Activity

He commended serving troops for their courage in confronting terrorism, insurgency, banditry, oil theft, piracy, and other security threats. The post Tinubu Vows To Transform Unstable Zones Into Hubs Of Economic Activity appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Kogi insists no negotiation with kidnappers, says security forces rescued victims

The Kogi State government reiterates its firm stance of not negotiating with kidnappers, confirming victims were rescued by security forces after a gun bat Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-insists-no-negotiation-with-kidnappers-says-security-forces-rescued-victims/

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3 d. ago Kogi: Troops rescue six kidnap victims in Ejiba, Saminaka forest

The Brigade reassured the public that the Nigerian Army remains committed to safeguarding lives and property across the state

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4 d. ago Bandits strike in Kogi as troops thwart terrorist attacks in Chibok, others

SUSPECTED bandits on Sunday attacked Ejiba town in Yagba West Local Government of Kogi State, kidnapping the pastor, his wife and yet-to-be ascertained number of worshippers. This was as military troops at the weekend foiled bandit attacks on Chibok communities as well as destroyed their hideouts in Katsina State, while no fewer than 12 abducted […]

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5 d. ago Troops Rescue Seven Kidnapped Victims In Kano, Four Still Missing

However, the bandits had already killed a 60-year-old woman before the arrival of the troops. The post Troops Rescue Seven Kidnapped Victims In Kano, Four Still Missing appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Police recover bodies of two kidnapped Cameroonian women in Anambra

"During the operation, the team recovered two (2) female decomposed bodies believed to be victims of the kidnapping incident.

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6 d. ago 37 Katsina kidnap victims regain freedom after negotiations with bandits

37 Katsina kidnap victims regain their freedom without ransom after successful peace negotiations with bandits, a local lawmaker has confirmed. Read More: https://punchng.com/37-katsina-kidnap-victims-regain-freedom-after-negotiations-with-bandits-lawmaker/

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6 d. ago 37 kidnap victims regain freedom after negotiations with bandits in Katsina, says lawmaker

Bandits have released 37 kidnapped villagers from Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, following weeks of negotiations that yielded read more 37 kidnap victims regain freedom after negotiations with bandits in Katsina, says lawmaker

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