6 h. ago Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, arrest 9 suspects, kill 3 bandits in nationwide crackdown

The Nigeria Police Force has said that it rescued two kidnapped victims, arrested nine suspected kidnappers, and neutralized three bandits read more Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, arrest 9 suspects, kill 3 bandits in nationwide crackdown

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6 h. ago Police Raid Bandits’ Hideouts, Kill 3, Rescue 2 Kidnap Victims

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has raided the hideouts of bandits and kidnappers across the country, killing three, rescuing two victims and arresting nine suspected kidnappers. On May 3, 2025, acting on credible intelligence, Police operatives attached to the Benue State command engaged in a gun battle with a group of bandits suspected to be […]

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8 h. ago Police Raid Popular Hotel In Edo, Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of Edo State Police Command attached to the Oba Market Division have arrested two suspects over alleged kidnapping and robbery. The suspects were identified as Maxwell Mathew and Samuel Mathew, both from Abraka in Delta State. In a statement by the state’s Police Command’s Spokesman, Moses Joel Yamu, disclosed that the arrest is coming, […] The post Police Raid Popular Hotel In Edo, Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Enugu police rescue kidnap victim, neutralise suspect in Ngwo operation

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command rescued a kidnapped male victim and neutralised one abductor in a tactical operation on Saturday, May 3. The operation, conducted by the CP’s Monitoring Unit and Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, also recovered a locally made double-barrelled pistol, two live cartridges, and a green Nissan Almera […] The post Enugu police rescue kidnap victim, neutralise suspect in Ngwo operation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Police Neutralise Suspected Kidnapper, Rescue Victim In Enugu

Operatives of the anti-kidnapping tactical squad of Enugu State Police Command have neutralised a suspected kidnapper while also rescuing a male kidnap victim. One locally fabricated double-barreled pistol loaded with two live cartridges was also recovered from the neutralised suspect together with a green-coloured Nissan Almeria car used for kidnapping. Spokesman of the Enugu Police […]

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20 h. ago Security operatives rescue 2 kidnapped nuns, 7 others in Enugu

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Security operatives have rescued nine abducted persons, including two Reverend Sisters, who were kidnapped in Eburumiri, Ibagwa-Aka, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State. The victims were kidnapped on Saturday, April 26, 2025, between 8pm and 9pm, by suspected armed men who stormed the area and whisked them away. Confirming […] The post Security operatives rescue 2 kidnapped nuns, 7 others in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Security operatives rescue 2 kidnapped Rev Sisters, 7 other victims in Enugu

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Security operatives have rescued nine abducted persons, including two Reverend Sisters, who were kidnapped in Eburumiri, Ibagwa-Aka, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State. The victims were kidnapped on Saturday, April 26, 2025, between 8pm and 9pm, by suspected armed men who stormed the area and whisked them away. Confirming […] The post Security operatives rescue 2 kidnapped Rev Sisters, 7 other victims in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Ghanaians In Abuja

Operatives of Nigeria Police Force have rescued two kidnapped Ghanaian nationals and arrested some suspects, operating across international borders. It was gathered that the development is coming, following a report filed with the National Central Bureau in Abuja on April 27, 2025, over the kidnap of one Anastasia Arthur aka Baidoo, a 48-year-old Ghanaian national. […] The post Police Arrest Three Suspected Kidnappers, Rescue Two Ghanaians In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons, Stolen Motorcycle In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of being involved in kidnapping and cult-related activities. The suspects were apprehended during a police raid on a criminal hideout in the Otolo-Nnewi area of the state. The operation, which was carried out on Wednesday, May 1, followed credible intelligence and led to the recovery […] The post Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons, Stolen Motorcycle In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Sea pirates abduct four market women on Bayelsa waterways, lawmaker demands action

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Fear has gripped Bayelsa’s Southern Ijaw Local Government Area following the kidnapping of four women traders by suspected sea pirates on Wednesday, April 30, along the Lobia/Foropa waterways. The women were en route to Foropa when their boat was attacked shortly after departing Swali waterfront in Yenagoa, sparking panic among residents […] The post Sea pirates abduct four market women on Bayelsa waterways, lawmaker demands action appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 12 Kidnap Suspects, Three Gunrunners Arrested In Taraba, Kaduna – Police

Nigerian Police has successfully arrested 12 suspected kidnappers, three gunrunners and recovered several firearms in Kaduna and Taraba states. This was disclosed in a statement by Force Spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Tuesday, attributing the arrest to intelligence gathering. Adejobi stated that on April 25, 2025, Force Intelligence Department in collaboration with operatives of the Taraba […] The post 12 Kidnap Suspects, Three Gunrunners Arrested In Taraba, Kaduna – Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police arrest 12 suspected kidnappers, 3 gunrunners, recover arms, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Police Force headquarters in Abuja, said its operations to curb insecurity have yielded tremendous successes with the arrest of suspected kidnappers and gunrunners and the recovery of arms across several states. The successful operations, which were propelled by credible intelligence according to the force public relations officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi, demonstrate […] The post Police arrest 12 suspected kidnappers, 3 gunrunners, recover arms, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Delta Police Neutralize Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK

No fewer than five suspected kidnappers terrorizing Ubulu-Uku, Issele-Uku, Issele-Asagba have been neutralized by operatives of Delta State Police Command. In a statement on Sunday by the Command’s Spokesman, Bright Edafe, disclosed that security agents stormed one of their hideouts in Agu-Amawbia forest, where they recovered one Ak-47 rifle, and 132 rounds of live ammunition. […] The post Delta Police Neutralize Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK-47 Rifles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Delta police neutralise five kidnappers, recover arms, 140 rounds

From Christopher Oji The Delta State Police Command neutralised five suspected kidnappers, including gang leader Bello Abubakar, in a fierce gun battle on April 21. The command recovered three AK-47 rifles and 140 rounds of ammunition from the notorious gang terrorising Ubulu-Uku, Issele-Uku, Issele-Asagba, and environs. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Edafe Bright stated, […] The post Delta police neutralise five kidnappers, recover arms, 140 rounds appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The inhabitants of Agbede community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State have raised the concern over the spate of kidnapping and killing in the community and its surrounding villages by suspected herdsmen. The community in their protest match to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police, […] The post Edo community raises concern over herdsmen activities, wants DPO transferred appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Two Officers Injured As Police Neutralise Most Wanted Armed Robber In Kano

At least two officers have been hospitalized, while one suspect killed in a clash between operatives of Kano State Police Command and some hoodlums, said to be armed robbers in the state. In a statement on Wednesday by Spokesman for the state’s Police Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed that security agents responded to a distress call […] The post Two Officers Injured As Police Neutralise Most Wanted Armed Robber In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police nuetralise 4 kidnapers who killed bizman after ransom collection

From Tony John Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command has shot dead four  suspected kidnappers who killed their victim after collecting ransom from his family. The command said it  has made significant progress in an earlier report regarding the unfortunate kidnap and subsequent murder of Mr.  Hope Georgewill, the CEO of HMG Attitude Ltd. […] The post Police nuetralise 4 kidnapers who killed bizman after ransom collection appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Detain Landlady After New Tenants Abduct Four Children In Delta

Panic gripped Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State on Sunday following reports that four children were abducted by suspected child traffickers. According to PUNCH Online, two of the kidnapped children, Ebube and Miracle, are siblings, while the other two, Chimanda and Excel, are from a different family. The incident is said […] The post Police Detain Landlady After New Tenants Abduct Four Children In Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspected kidnappers, including a woman, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The police identified the suspects as Celestine Onuyia, described as a native doctor who reportedly prepares charms and hides the gang’s weapons, and Jacinta Okolo, said to be part of the kidnapping […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police rescue 12 kidnap victims, recover ₦10.3m ransom in nationwide crackdown

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 12 kidnapped victims, recovered over ₦10 million in ransom, and neutralised suspected read more Police rescue 12 kidnap victims, recover ₦10.3m ransom in nationwide crackdown

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