58 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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69 h. ago Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations

Tribune Online Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations TROOPS of the Nigerian Army have killed 11 terrorists, arrested 64 suspects, rescued several kidnap victims and recovered weapons, ammunition and stolen livestock in nationwide operations between Thursday and Friday. A credible source at the army headquarters in Abuja told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the troops foiled ISWAP/JAS attacks in […] Army kills 11 terrorists, nabs 64 suspects in nationwide operations Tribune Online

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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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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 Nigerian Army Arrests Soldier For Gunrunning, Rescues Eight Kidnap Victims, Recovers Weapons

The Nigerian Army has apprehended one of its personnel over alleged involvement in gunrunning, while also recording major successes in ongoing counter-terrorism and anti-crime operations across different regions of the country. A reliable source at the Army Headquarters confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. According to the […] The post Nigerian Army Arrests Soldier For Gunrunning, Rescues Eight Kidnap Victims, Recovers Weapons appeared first on Information 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 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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9 d. ago Four terrorists killed as Police rescue kidnap victim in Anambra

Tribune Online Four terrorists killed as Police rescue kidnap victim in Anambra Police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu, in collaboration with the Anambra State Vigilante Group, have neutralised four suspected terrorists and Four terrorists killed as Police rescue kidnap victim in Anambra Tribune Online

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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 Troops Kills 15 Suspected Terrorists In Borno, Yobe, Rescues 27 Kidnap Victims In Benue

The Nigerian Army has eliminated 15 terrorists, detained 42 suspected criminals, and freed 30 kidnapped victims during a series of coordinated operations nationwide. A senior military official at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that the operations took place across the North-East, North-West, North-Central, South-West, and South-South regions. The source […] The post Troops Kills 15 Suspected Terrorists In Borno, Yobe, Rescues 27 Kidnap Victims In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NAF Strikes Bandits’ Enclave, Rescues 76 Kidnap Victims In Katsina

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out precision airstrike on the stronghold of notorious bandit kingpin, Babaro, at Pauwa Hill in Kankara local government area of Katsina State. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, Dr Nasiru Mua’zu,l said the operation was carried out on Friday evening between 6p.m. and 7p.m., […]

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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 Ebonyi Police Arrest 131 Suspects, Rescue Two Kidnap Victims

  Operatives of the Ebonyi State Police Command have arrested 131 suspects for various crimes and rescued two kidnap victims. The State Police Commissioner, Mrs. Adaku Uche-Anya, announced this on Wednesday. Addressing journalists in Abakaliki, the state capital, Uche-Anya said the suspects consist of 120 males and 11 females, apprehended for offenses including armed robbery, […] The post Ebonyi Police Arrest 131 Suspects, Rescue Two Kidnap Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Eight Arrested, Firearms Recovered As Police Rescue Kidnap Victim In Kaduna, Delta

The Nigeria Police Force has rescued a kidnapped victim and arrested eight suspected kidnappers in coordinated operations in Delta and Kaduna States. The force also recovered several firearms and ammunition during the operations. The police confirmed the development on Sunday, highlighting the success of the operations in combating kidnapping and illegal arms trafficking. Disclosing this in […] The post Eight Arrested, Firearms Recovered As Police Rescue Kidnap Victim In Kaduna, Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Eight Suspects In Delta, Kaduna

Firearms, ammunition, and fabricated weapons were also recovered during the exercise executed by tactical units in Kaduna and Delta States. The post Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Arrest Eight Suspects In Delta, Kaduna appeared first on Channels Television.

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