16 h. ago Troops Rescue Fulani Community Leader, 5 Other Kidnap Victims In Kogi

Troops of 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnap victims in Obajana area of Kogi State. Recall that the Obajana axis in Kogi West Senatorial district of Kogi have become notorious for kidnapping and other violent crimes of recent, prompting the state government to declare […]

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20 h. ago Enugu police foil human trafficking to Ghana, rescue 2 teenagers girls

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Raymond Sunday Wonna, for alleged transnational human trafficking and rescued two teenage girls ,who were reportedly being taken to Ghana under false pretences. Enugu state Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO)Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement , yesterday that the victims, […] The post Enugu police foil human trafficking to Ghana, rescue 2 teenagers girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Troops Arrest 107 Suspects, Rescue 20 Victims In 1 Week — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that the troops on internal operations arrested 107 suspected terrorists, kidnappers, oil thieves and other suspected criminals across the country. Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye who revealed this on Thursday also said 20 kidnap hostages were also rescued by the troops between 7 and 14 August, 2025. […]

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52 h. ago Police Arrest Transnational Human Trafficking Suspect In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old Raymond Sunday Wonna, a transnational trafficking suspect, and rescued two victims, Miracle Ogar, aged 18; and 16-year-old Angela Kingsley, all of Yala local government area of Cross River State. Spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe said the suspect was apprehended on 30th […]

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3 d. ago Borno Residents Flee To Cameroon As Boko Haram Kills Soldiers, Abducts Schoolgirls Cameroon As Boko Haram Kill Soldiers, Abduct Schoolgirls

Residents of Kirawa in Gwoza local government area of Borno State have reportedly fled to Cameroon following an attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists which left some soldiers dead and a schoolgirl Aisha Muhammad abducted. LEADERSHIP gathered that the attack, which lasted for hours, occurred on Saturday night. Confirming the attack, the Borno State Police […]

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4 d. ago Police kill one bandit, rescue two kidnapped victims in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command, at the weekend, killed one bandit, recovered one AK-47 rifle and rescued two kidnapped victims read more Police kill one bandit, rescue two kidnapped victims in Bauchi

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5 d. ago Nigerian Army arrest terrorists kingpin, neutralizes others, recover weapons in nationwide operations

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Nigerian Army said its operations against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal groups terrorizing the peace of the country has continued tremendous successes with the neutralizing of a notorious terrorist commander, arrests of several criminal suspects, and recovery of assorted weapons across the country. This is just as the […] The post Nigerian Army arrest terrorists kingpin, neutralizes others, recover weapons in nationwide operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago FCT Police kill suspected one chance robber, arrest 6 others, rescue female victim in Abuja 

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command said its operatives attached to the Anti-One Chance Unit have killed one suspected robber and arrested 6 others. FCT police command public relations officer, Josephine Adeh, who made this known, said the police also rescued one victim in the process and recovered an […] The post FCT Police kill suspected one chance robber, arrest 6 others, rescue female victim in Abuja  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Katsina Police Arrest 302 Suspects, Rescue 50 Kidnap Victims 

The Katsina State Police Command has announced the arrest of 302 suspects for various offences, and the rescue of over 50 kidnap victims during the month of July 2025. Katsina Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, who represented the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Shehu, at a press conference on Friday, praised […]

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7 d. ago 50 Kidnap Victims Rescued In July 2025 – Katsina Police Command

This is part of the achievements recorded by the Command in July 2025, aimed at ensuring the safety and security of lives and properties in the state. The post 50 Kidnap Victims Rescued In July 2025 – Katsina Police Command appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Benu Gov Alia Receives 11 Rescued Kidnap Victims, Commends Security Agencies

  Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Thursday, received 11 kidnap victims rescued by a combined team of security operatives in the Sankera axis of the state. The victims were abducted at different times in Logo, Ukum, and Katsina-Ala LGAs areas long troubled by banditry and armed gangs. Speaking after an emergency Security […] The post Benu Gov Alia Receives 11 Rescued Kidnap Victims, Commends Security Agencies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Benue, NAPTIP save 63 trafficking victims, prosecute 7 in 2025

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State government, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and other partner organisations, has rescued 63 trafficked citizens of the state in the past year. The rescued victims include an infant nearly sold by their biological mother in Makurdi, the Benue State […] The post Benue, NAPTIP save 63 trafficking victims, prosecute 7 in 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago We’re getting rid of criminals, 28 suspects nabbed, Ondo CP tells IGP confab

Commissioner of Police, Ondo State, Mr. Lawal Adebowale, has said that 28 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists have bee stolen vehicle rescued seven victims rescued. He spoke at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja: “My vision is to ensure efficient and effective personnel who are professional and respect the fundamental human […] The post We’re getting rid of criminals, 28 suspects nabbed, Ondo CP tells IGP confab appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NOA gives security scorecard, says 78 terrorists killed in July 

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), yesterday, gave a scorecard on the Federal Government’s fight against banditry, revealing that 78 terrorists were killed in July. It also disclosed that the police carried out 326 operations, 2,109 arrests and rescued 175 kidnapped victims Its Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, who made the revelation at […] The post NOA gives security scorecard, says 78 terrorists killed in July  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Three Hostages Rescued As Police Kill Two Kidnappers In Ogun

Two suspected kidnappers were fatally shot by the Ogun State Police Command during a gun battle in the Owode-Egba area of the state. The operation came shortly after three kidnap victims from the Ajebo community, abducted on July 16, were rescued unharmed from a nearby forest. Omolola Odutola, the state Police Public Relations Officer, said […] The post Three Hostages Rescued As Police Kill Two Kidnappers In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police Burst IPOB/ESN Syndicates In Imo, Rescue Over 100 Victims

In a major crackdown on violent crime, the Imo State Police Command on Saturday, announced a series of successful operations targeting criminal syndicates, including the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The operations, led by Commissioner of Police Aboki Danjuma, resulted in the arrest of 2,785 […] The post Police Burst IPOB/ESN Syndicates In Imo, Rescue Over 100 Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Troops Nab 2 Suspected Terrorists, Foil Planned Attack In Taraba

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA)/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have foiled a coordinated attack following the arrest of two suspected terrorists in separate operations in Taraba State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Captain Olubodunde Oni, in a statement on Thursday, 17th July, 2025, stated that the separate […]

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4 w. ago Police Neutralise Kidnapper, Arrest Sisters, 3 Others In Enugu

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have killed one kidnapping suspect, arrested five others and rescued a kidnap victim. Spokesman of the Enugu State Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe said one AK-47 rifle with two rounds of live ammunition, a Toyota Corolla vehicle and the sum of ₦10million cash obtained as ransom, and other incriminating […]

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4 w. ago Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that troops engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the North East have arrested two members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Borno State for allegedly transporting arms and military uniforms for terrorists. The suspects, identified as Isah Abdullahi and Abdullahi Mohammed, were apprehended […] The post Troops arrest NURTW members smuggling arms for terrorists in Borno appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Amotekun Rescues Kidnap Victims in Ondo, Arrests 17 Suspects

Operatives of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps has apprehended 17 suspected kidnappers and foiled five kidnapping cases within the last two weeks without ransom payment. Commander of Amotekun Corps in the state, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this at a press conference on Thursday. Adeleye said in the latest effort of the Command, operatives, within the last […]

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