7 h. ago Police arrest five over staged kidnapping, extortion in Lagos

Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a teenager, for a staged kidnapping designed to extort ₦1.7 million from the boy’s mother. Get the full detail Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-five-over-staged-kidnapping-extortion-in-lagos/

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26 h. ago Police kill two suspected kidnappers in Rivers, rescue victim

Rivers State Police Command operatives kill two suspected kidnappers in a gun battle and rescue a female victim after storming their hideout in Obio/Akpor. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-two-suspected-kidnappers-in-rivers-rescue-victim/

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2 d. ago Troops kill kidnapper, arrest informants in Plateau operation

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) have killed a suspected kidnapper and arrested three alleged read more Troops kill kidnapper, arrest informants in Plateau operation

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9 d. ago Ondo: Suspected armed robber, kidnapper arrested while attempting to withdraw ransom from POS

Ondo State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and kidnapper, identified as Godspower Cletus, while attempting to withdraw ransom payment from a POS operator in Akure, the state capital.

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1 week ago Imo seals hotel, mortuary over suspected organ harvesting, kidnapping link

Imo State government seals a hotel and mortuary in Ngor-Okpala following the discovery of mutilated corpses, sparking fears of an organ harvesting ring. Read More: https://punchng.com/imo-seals-hotel-mortuary-over-suspected-organ-harvesting-kidnapping-link/

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1 week ago Ondo Amotekun parades 5 suspects, rescues kidnap victims after fierce forest shootout

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has paraded five suspects linked to various criminal offences, including kidnapping, attempted read more Ondo Amotekun parades 5 suspects, rescues kidnap victims after fierce forest shootout

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1 week ago Kwara Police Arrest 4 Suspected Arms Couriers, 1 Suspected Kidnapper

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested four suspected arms couriers for bandits and a member of a kidnapping syndicate operating in the state. The state’s commissioner of police, Adekimi Ojo, made disclosure this while briefing newsmen at the Command’s headquarters in Ilorin on Friday. The suspected bandits’ arms couriers were Owolaramfe Rafiu, 38, Musa […]

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1 week ago DSS Intercepts Medical Doctor Allegedly Supplying Drugs To Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor suspected of transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to kidnapping gangs operating across parts of Kwara State. Security officials confirmed that the suspect was intercepted in the Jebba axis following actionable intelligence tracking the movements of kidnappers and their couriers. According to the DSS, the […] The post DSS Intercepts Medical Doctor Allegedly Supplying Drugs To Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kwara: Police nab four bandits’ arms couriers, suspected kidnapping gang member

Operatives of the Kwara state Police command have arrested four suspected bandits' arms couriers and recovered 100 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition. 

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1 week ago Police arrest seven for kidnapping, cattle rustling in Gombe

Gombe State police have arrested seven suspects in a kidnapping and cattle rustling syndicate, recovering a machine gun and ammunition from the group. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-seven-for-kidnapping-cattle-rustling-in-gombe/

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1 week ago Gombe: Police, hunters kill two suspected kidnappers, recover arms

All arrested suspects and recovered exhibits are undergoing further discreet investigation, profiling...

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2 w. ago Doctor arrested over supplying of drugs to kidnappers in Kwara

A medical doctor has been arrested by the DSS in Kwara State for allegedly transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to suspected kidnapping gangs. Read More: https://punchng.com/doctor-arrested-over-supplying-of-drugs-to-kidnappers-in-kwara/

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2 w. ago Medical Doctor Suspected With Links To Kwara Kidnapping Rings Arrested

Security operatives have reportedly arrested a medical doctor who was allegedly transporting drugs from Sokoto to kidnappers in parts of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the doctor was intercepted in Jebba, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State following intelligence reports about the activities of the kidnappers and their couriers. It was learnt that the […]

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2 w. ago Ondo Amotekun rescues kidnapped victims, arrests five suspects 

Ondo Amotekun operatives rescued four kidnap victims and arrested five suspects in multiple operations, foiling another abduction attempt in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-amotekun-rescues-kidnapped-victims-arrests-five-suspects/

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2 w. ago Ondo Amotekun parades five suspects, rescues kidnap victims after forest shootout

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, on Thursday paraded five suspects linked to kidnapping, attempted abduction, and fraud following a series of coordinated operations across the state.

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2 w. ago Amotekun Arrests 5 Suspects, Rescues Kidnap Victims After Intense Gunfight In Ondo Forest

The Ondo State Security Network Agency known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested five suspects involved in kidnapping, attempted abduction, and fraud, following coordinated operations in the last 48 hours. The suspects were paraded at the agency’s headquarters in Akure, the state capital, on Thursday. Parading the suspects, the corps commandant, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, revealed that […]

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2 w. ago Troops rescue 318 kidnapped victims, arrest 74 suspects — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters reports that troops rescue 318 kidnapped victims and arrested 74 suspects in November while tackling oil theft and terrorism. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-rescue-318-kidnapped-victims-arrest-74-suspects-dhq/

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2 w. ago Police rescue abducted Rivers students as CSOs urge stronger security measures in schools

The Rivers State Police Command has said that five students of the Rivers State University (RSU), Emohua Campus, abducted in read more Police rescue abducted Rivers students as CSOs urge stronger security measures in schools

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2 w. ago Police arrest suspected kidnapper linked to secessionist group in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old suspected kidnapper, Kalu Okafor, who is also identified as a member of a proscribed secessionist group. The command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, stating that operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu arrested the suspect during an intelligence-led operation Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-linked-to-secessionist-group-in-anambra/

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2 w. ago JUST IN: Five abducted Rivers varsity students regain freedom 

Five students from Rivers State University, abducted from their campus, have been rescued unhurt by police tactical teams. Efforts are on to nab the kidnap Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-five-abducted-rivers-varsity-students-regain-freedom/

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