31 h. ago Nasarawa Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Two Students

Operatives of Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a notorious kidnapper and rescued two Federal University of Lafia students. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Nansel Ranham, on Tuesday, disclosed that Sarawak State Police Command received a distress call on the 1st of April, 20225, reporting an attack by suspected kidnappers at a student […] The post Nasarawa Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Two Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Police bust human trafficking syndicate, rescue girls from Mauritania

The Zone 2 Police Command in Onikan, Lagos, has apprehended a notorious syndicate accused of trafficking young girls from Nigeria read more Police bust human trafficking syndicate, rescue girls from Mauritania

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4 d. ago Anambra Police Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects for various crimes and rescued four kidnapped victims. Ikioye Orutugu, the state Commissioner of Police, made the statement while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Awka on Friday. He stated that the rescued victims included a Catholic reverend father, Stephen Echezona, who was kidnapped at […] The post Anambra Police Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Mob Kills 16 Travelers In Edo Over False Kidnapping Allegations

Tragedy struck in Edo State’s Udune Efandion community as 16 travelers from Northern Nigeria were brutally killed. The victims, mostly Hausa hunters, were on their way from Port Harcourt to Kano for Sallah festivities when they were falsely labeled as kidnappers. A security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama confirmed the incident on his X […] The post Mob Kills 16 Travelers In Edo Over False Kidnapping Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago “I Kidnapped Kaduna Priest Because I Needed N200,000 To Solve Personal Problem” – Suspect

A suspected kidnapper and killer of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, of Catholic Diocese, Kafachan in Kaduna State, on Thursday, revealed reason behind his actions. The suspect, (name withheld) said that he needed N200,000 to solve a personal problem, made the revelation at the Headquarters of Operation Safe Haven, of the Nigeria Army, where he is […] The post “I Kidnapped Kaduna Priest Because I Needed N200,000 To Solve Personal Problem” – Suspect appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kidnapped Female Estate Agent Found Dead, Blindfolded In Delta

The remains of a female real estate agent, known as Esther Osaze, was found on Wednesday in the Ibusa community, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Esther was kidnapped on Monday while returning from the estate site with her colleagues. Reports indicate that Esther was with three colleagues when she was abducted, while […] The post Kidnapped Female Estate Agent Found Dead, Blindfolded In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Delta Police Eliminate Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons

The Delta State Police Command has killed five suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate in the state. Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, revealed this to media in Warri on Wednesday. Edafe stated that the suspects were killed on Friday during a shootout with operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT). READ MORE: Police Nab Survivor […] The post Delta Police Eliminate Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Joint Security Operatives Rescue Kidnapped Naval Officer, Civilians In Abuja

Two civilians abducted from Mpape, Abuja, and a naval officer, Lt. Cynthia Akor, attached to the Defence Headquarters, have been rescued. Their freedom came through a coordinated operation by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command and the military. Armed men attacked the Maman Vatsa Estate gate on March 21, 2025, blocking Mpape Road and firing […] The post Joint Security Operatives Rescue Kidnapped Naval Officer, Civilians In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Capture Five Kidnappers, Rescue Burkina Faso National In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued Sambo Labibo, a Burkina Faso national, from a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating in the Durumi Internally Displaced Persons Camp. Labibo was kidnapped on March 14, and his captors compelled him to contact an associate, demanding a ransom of N15 million. According to a statement issued on Wednesday […] The post Police Capture Five Kidnappers, Rescue Burkina Faso National In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Arrest Six Suspected Kidnappers In Edo, Recover Firearms

The Edo State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected of kidnapping, along with cash allegedly obtained from their operations. Moses Yamu, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Tuesday that several weapons and ammunition were recovered from the suspects within 48 hours. He stated that the arrests and recoveries took place in multiple […] The post Police Arrest Six Suspected Kidnappers In Edo, Recover Firearms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police bust kidnappers’ informants, cultists, vandals in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects allegedly involved in various criminal activities, including kidnapping, cultism, and vandalism, across the state. Some of the suspects were reportedly working as informants for kidnappers who have been terrorizing residents in recent times. PUNCH Metro reports that nine surveyors were abducted at a site in Ilu Read More

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2 w. ago Delta Police Eliminate Four Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK

The Delta State Police Command has eliminated four suspected kidnappers and recovered an AK-47 rifle along the railway line in Agbarho region of the state. SP Bright Edafe, the state police spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement issued Monday in Asaba, Delta State’s capital. “Operatives of the CP Special Assignment team who had earlier arrested […] The post Delta Police Eliminate Four Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK-47 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Neutralise Six Kidnappers, Rescue Four Victims In Abia

A gun battle in Osisioma Local Government Area has led to the rescue of four kidnapped victims and the elimination of six suspected abductors by operatives of the Abia State Police Command. Danladi Isa, Abia’s Commissioner of Police, presented the rescued victims at the Government House in Umuahia on Saturday, stating that they were abducted […] The post Police Neutralise Six Kidnappers, Rescue Four Victims In Abia appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops Eliminate Kidnappers, Capture Gunrunners In Plateau, Kaduna

In Plateau and Kaduna states, troops from the 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN have detained suspected gunrunners and neutralised two kidnappers as part of the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A. They have also recovered weapons and ammunition. Major Samson Zhakom, OPSH’s Media Information Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued on the Nigerian Army’s official […] The post Troops Eliminate Kidnappers, Capture Gunrunners In Plateau, Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Church Member Arrested Over Kidnapping Of Two Catholic Priests In Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 34-year-old suspect, Tahamado Demian. He is accused of kidnapping two Catholic priests: Reverend Father Abraham Samman of the Jalingo Diocese and Reverend Father Matthew Dusami of the Yola Diocese. This was revealed in a statement shared by the command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, on X platform on Saturday. […] The post Church Member Arrested Over Kidnapping Of Two Catholic Priests In Adamawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Pakistani Nationals Arrested For Kidnapping Another Pakistani For Ransom In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two Pakistani nationals, Roman Gull, 28, and Aftab Ahmad, 19, for allegedly kidnapping a 48-year-old Pakistani man in Ikeja, Lagos. The suspects lured the victim to Lagos with a fake job offer and demanded a ₦50 million ransom. According to the Lagos State Police Command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, […] The post Pakistani Nationals Arrested For Kidnapping Another Pakistani For Ransom In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Imo Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons

The Imo State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers in Owerri West Local Government Area. Henry Okoye, the command’s spokesperson, identified the suspects as Sulieman Ahmed, Mohammed Salisu, Gambo Jefta, and Gabriel Ogbuzuru in a statement made on Monday. He noted that the operations of the suspected kidnappers have contributed to a surge in […] The post Imo Police Arrest Four Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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