30 h. ago Sokoto: Bimasa Community Fight Back Terrorists, Kill Six Suspected Bandits, Free Hostages

Residents of Bimasa community in Tureta Local Government Area, Sokoto State, successfully defended their community against a bandit attack, killing six assailants and rescuing several individuals who had been kidnapped. Aliyu Tureta, Chairman of Tureta Local Government, confirmed the incident, explaining that community members pursued the bandits into the forest and confronted them. “They managed […] The post Sokoto: Bimasa Community Fight Back Terrorists, Kill Six Suspected Bandits, Free Hostages appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Edo Police, Vigilantes Rescue 16 Victims From Kidnappers’ Den

Sixteen passengers abducted along the Benin-Auchi Road in Edo State on Friday have been rescued, the Edo State Police Command confirmed. Spokesperson Moses Yamu told PUNCH on Saturday, that the victims were forced into the bush by kidnappers while travelling to Abuja in an Edoline bus. “The kidnapping took place on Friday at about 16:30 […] The post Edo Police, Vigilantes Rescue 16 Victims From Kidnappers’ Den appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Scores killed, 85 suspects arrested, 66 kidnapped victims rescued –DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), yesterday said soldiers fighting the counter insurgency war and other security operations across the country have  killed scores of terrorists, arrested 85 suspects and rescued 66 kidnap victims in the month of August. The DHQ, also said soldiers discovered and destroyed 97 illegal refining sites and over 488 equipment used for […] The post … Scores killed, 85 suspects arrested, 66 kidnapped victims rescued –DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Updated: Police engage armed robbers in gun duel, kill one, another critically injured in Ibadan

Tribune Online Updated: Police engage armed robbers in gun duel, kill one, another critically injured in Ibadan NEMESIS caught up with a two-man robbery gang that have allegedly terrorised the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State as they met their waterloo with the members of the monitoring team of the police. The suspected armed robbers engaged the police in a shootout that lasted for several minutes. One of the suspected […] Updated: Police engage armed robbers in gun duel, kill one, another critically injured in Ibadan Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Kwara Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Victims In Oke

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspected kidnappers and the rescue of two victims during a joint operation with local security outfits in Idofin Igbana, Oke-Ero Local Government Area. The breakthrough followed swift collaboration between police operatives and the Local Government Security Initiative, who launched a coordinated search after receiving […] The post Kwara Police Arrest Five Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Victims In Oke-Ero appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Gunmen kill man in Ebonyi, LG chair bans motorcycles at night

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Gunmen at the weekend have killed a  middle-aged man,David Anoke, in Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government,Ebonyi State. Anoke was killed at Court Area of the community. Ebonyi State  police public relations officer,SP Joshua Ukandu, said the command was  investigating the killing. He said  a team of policemen  have been deployed to the […] The post Gunmen kill man in Ebonyi, LG chair bans motorcycles at night appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Soldiers rescue 9 kidnapped victims in Sokoto, kill terrorists in Zamfara ambush

From Molly Kilete   The Nigerian Army said Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have rescued nine persons kidnapped from Sabon Birni Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State and neutralized scores of terrorists in a successful ambush conducted in Shinkafi LGA of  Zamfara State in the late hours of 31 September. Media Information Officer […] The post Soldiers rescue 9 kidnapped victims in Sokoto, kill terrorists in Zamfara ambush appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Gov Oborevwori reacts as policemen kill pregnant woman in Delta

…Urges security agencies to adhere to rules of engagement   From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, reacted to alleged killing of a pregnant woman by officers of “Operation Sweep” of the Delta State Police Command. The yet-to-be identified lady was reportedly shot by security operatives who were allegedly […] The post Gov Oborevwori reacts as policemen kill pregnant woman in Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police Rescue 1 Kidnap Victim, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover Arms Cache, N6m Cash In Akwa Ibom, Nasarawa

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said that it has once again recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against violent crimes such as kidnapping across the country, with coordinated efforts leading to the rescue of a victim, arrest of suspected kidnappers, and the recovery of sophisticated firearms, ammunition, and millions of naira in cash […]

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1 week ago Police kill 4 kidnappers, rescue victim after paying ₦20m ransom

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka It was the end of the road for four gunmen suspected to be kidnappers who abducted a man, collected ₦20 million ransom from his family, but still refused to release him, who were gunned down by police operatives in Anambra State. The incident occurred when officers of the Rapid Response Squad […] The post Police kill 4 kidnappers, rescue victim after paying ₦20m ransom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Edo Police, Vigilantes Rescue 16 Travellers Abducted By Gunmen

The Edo State Police Command has successfully rescued 16 kidnapped victims in a series of coordinated operations along the Benin–Lagos and Benin–Akure highways. Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the operations followed separate incidents on August 23, 2025, when armed kidnappers blocked sections of […] The post Edo Police, Vigilantes Rescue 16 Travellers Abducted By Gunmen appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Edo Police Rescue 16 Kidnap Victims In Coordinated Operations

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of no fewer than 16 kidnapped victims during separate coordinated operations across the state. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, the rescue efforts were carried out in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters along the Benin–Lagos and Benin–Akure highways. According […] The post Edo Police Rescue 16 Kidnap Victims In Coordinated Operations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago One Dead, 76 Rescued As Troops Destroy Bandit Kingpin’s Hideout In Katsina

The rescue of the kidnapped victims, further underscores the effectiveness of coordinated air and ground operations, as security forces intensify their efforts to flush out bandits and restore confidence among the people. The post One Dead, 76 Rescued As Troops Destroy Bandit Kingpin’s Hideout In Katsina appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Child dies as NAF hits terrorists’ cell in Katsina, rescues 76 kidnap victims

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Officers of the Nigerian Air Force on Saturday morning launched an air operation at Pauwa Hill in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, successfully rescuing 76 kidnapped victims, including women and children. A statement by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, explained that the raid […] The post Child dies as NAF hits terrorists’ cell in Katsina, rescues 76 kidnap victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Troops kill key commanders, rescue over 70 kidnap victims

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill key commanders, rescue over 70 kidnap victims The Military High Command on Friday stated that in the renewed fight against insurgency activities, its troops have, within one week, neutralised key commanders, arrested several fighters, rescued over 70 kidnapped victims.. Insecurity: Troops kill key commanders, rescue over 70 kidnap victims Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Ondo: Police kill two suspected kidnappers in gun duel, rescue victim

Tribune Online Ondo: Police kill two suspected kidnappers in gun duel, rescue victim Police source disclosed that one of the suspects was arrested during the operation while some of the suspected kidnappers reportedly escaped Ondo: Police kill two suspected kidnappers in gun duel, rescue victim Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Policemen Rescue Suspected Female Kidnapper From Mob In Kwara

But for the quick intervention of policemen from the ‘C’ Division, Ilorin, Kwara State, on Thursday, a suspected female kidnapper would been lynched by a mob at the popular Ipata Market in Ilorin metropolis. LEADERSHIP gathered that the mob had beaten the suspect to a stupor before the policemen arrived at the scene and rescued […]

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2 w. ago Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Students, Arrest Three Suspects In Ebonyi

The police said it is committed to protecting lives and property, and to sustaining the peace and security of the state. The post Police Rescue Two Kidnapped Students, Arrest Three Suspects In Ebonyi appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Anambra Security Agents Who Stripped Corps Member Naked Must Be Prosecuted — Lawyer

The lawyer, Cyrus Onu, said that the only way to make those responsible for the assault feel the consequences of their actions was to make them pay damages to the victim. The post Anambra Security Agents Who Stripped Corps Member Naked Must Be Prosecuted — Lawyer appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Anambra Security Agents Who Assaulted Corps Member Threatened To Rape, Kill Her – Lawyer

The lawyer, Cyrus Onu, who represents the victim, said the perpetrators must pay damages as there must be consequences for bad behaviour. The post Anambra Security Agents Who Assaulted Corps Member Threatened To Rape, Kill Her – Lawyer appeared first on Channels Television.

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