4 h. 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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15 h. ago Police rescue four kidnapped victims, arrest 10 suspects in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command said it recorded significant security breakthroughs in the past two weeks, including the rescue of four kidnapped victims, the arrest of 10 suspects, and the recovery of various arms and ammunition. The state Commissioner of Police , CP Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Read More

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66 h. ago Gombe: Police arrest eight suspects for various criminal offences

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest eight suspects for various criminal offences Gombe State Police Command recently recorded successes in the fight against crime and other social vices as eight suspects were arrested, a kidnapped victim rescued, nineteen live ammunitions and several other exhibits recovered. Consequently, the Command stated that it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents by intensifying efforts to combat criminal […] Gombe: Police arrest eight suspects for various criminal offences Tribune Online

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69 h. ago Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta

Tribune Online Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have neutralised five suspected kidnappers and arrested three others following an intelligence-led operation in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The operation also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition hidden in a forest. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, […] Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Security Agents Kill Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Victim In Anambra

A member of a five-man kidnapping gang has been neutralised by a joint security team in Ihiala, Ihiala local government area of Anambra State. The security team comprising personnel of the Nigerian Police, military and Ihiala vigilante also rescued a kidnap victim which the hoodlums were trying to escape with in a black shuttle bus […]

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5 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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5 d. ago Police, military, rescue abducted Naval officers, others, arrest 4 kidnapers

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Police Command in collaboration with the military has successfully rescued the kidnapped naval officer, along with two civilians, who were abducted by criminals in Mpape, Abuja, on March 21. The police also announced the arrest of four suspects and recovered the sum of N3.2 million, suspected to […] The post Police, military, rescue abducted Naval officers, others, arrest 4 kidnapers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Security Operatives Rescue Kidnapped Naval Officer In Nasarawa Forest

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of Nigeria Police, in collaboration with the military, personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) and local hunters have rescued a kidnapped naval officer, Cynthia Akor along with two civilians, who were abducted on Friday by armed criminals in the Mpape area of Abuja. This is […]

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6 d. ago Police, military rescue kidnapped DHQ officer, arrest four suspects in Abuja

A joint security operation involving the Federal Capital Territory Police Command and the military has rescued a kidnapped naval officer, Lt. Cynthia Akor, attached to the Defence Headquarters and two civilians abducted from Mpape, Abuja. The victims were taken on March 21, 2025, when armed men attacked the Maman Vatsa Estate gate, blocked Mpape Road, Read More

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6 d. ago Operatives launch manhunt as gunmen demand N100m for abducted naval officer, others

Security operatives have commenced a rescue operation for a kidnapped official of the Defence Headquarters, Lt. Cynthia Akor, and two others in the Federal Capital Territory. Sunday PUNCH had earlier reported that gunmen abducted Akor, a Nigerian Navy officer attached to the Defence Headquarters, along with two others. The victims were kidnapped from their residence Read More

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago FCT Police rescue kidnapped Burkina Faso citizen from IDP camp, arrests five suspects

The FCT Police Command rescued Sambo Umar Labibo from a notorious syndicate operating within the Durumi IDP Camp.  read more FCT Police rescue kidnapped Burkina Faso citizen from IDP camp, arrests five suspects

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9 d. ago Military rescues 101 kidnap victims, kills 10 terrorists in Katsina, Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 101 kidnapped victims in separate operations conducted in Katsina and Zamfara states. The military also neutralized 10 terrorists in a gun battle in the Faru District of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A statement by the Coordinator Read More

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1 week ago Military neutralises kidnappers, recovers arms, ammunition, rescues abducted persons in Plateau, Kaduna

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Troops of Operation Safe Haven, tasked with maintaining peace in Kaduna and Plateau states, have reported killing three bandits and rescuing several kidnapped persons in operations conducted between January 24 and March 26. The Media Officer of Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom, said in a statement that these operational achievements […] The post Military neutralises kidnappers, recovers arms, ammunition, rescues abducted persons in Plateau, Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Catholic church criticises police, govt over abducted Seminarian’s death

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has condemned the response of security agencies in tackling kidnappings in Edo State, following the killing of 21-year-old seminarian, Andrew Peter, by his abductors. The Edo State Police Command announced Peter’s death on Friday while confirming the rescue of Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli, who was kidnapped alongside him. The Bishop Read More

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1 week ago Catholic church criticises police, govt over Seminarian’s death

The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has condemned the response of security agencies in tackling kidnappings in Edo State, following the killing of 21-year-old seminarian, Andrew Peter, by his abductors. The Edo State Police Command announced Peter’s death on Friday while confirming the rescue of Rev. Fr. Philip Ekweli, who was kidnapped alongside him. The Bishop Read More

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1 week ago Insecurity: Police kill seven kidnappers, rescue four in Abia, Nasarawa

Tribune Online Insecurity: Police kill seven kidnappers, rescue four in Abia, Nasarawa "Upon arrival, the operatives faced heavy gunfire from the kidnappers. However, the superior firepower of the tactical teams led to the neutralization of six members of the kidnapping syndicate, and the four victims were rescued unharmed." Insecurity: Police kill seven kidnappers, rescue four in Abia, Nasarawa Tribune Online

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1 week ago Otti praises police for killing kidnappers, rescuing victims

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has commended the Abia State Police Command for neutralising six kidnapping suspects who engaged security operatives in a gun battle and rescuing four kidnapped victims. Speaking during a press briefing at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Umuahia, Otti thanked the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, and […] The post Otti praises police for killing kidnappers, rescuing victims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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 Police neutralise notorious kidnapper, recover gun in Nasarawa

By John Ogunsemore The Nasarawa State Police Command has neutralised a notorious and wanted kidnapper identified simply as Abdullahi aka “Honor”. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ramhan Nansel disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday. The police spokesman said the feat was achieved in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups […] The post Police neutralise notorious kidnapper, recover gun in Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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