41 h. ago Police arrest 12 suspects, rescue seven kidnap victims in Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Police Command announces the arrest of 12 suspects, including kidnappers, and the successful rescue of seven victims in recent operation Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-12-suspects-rescue-seven-kidnap-victims-in-nasarawa/

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3 d. ago Soldiers kill seven suspected criminals, rescue kidnap victim in Kaduna

Troops in a Kaduna security operation neutralized seven suspected criminals, rescued a kidnap victim, and recovered arms in Kaura Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-seven-suspected-criminals-rescue-kidnap-victim-in-kaduna/

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7 d. ago Suspected armed herders kill two security operatives in Benue

Suspected armed herders kill a soldier and an NSCDC officer in a Benue attack in Kwande LGA, forcing residents to flee amid rising insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-armed-herders-kill-two-security-operatives-in-benue/

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9 d. ago Police Rescue 3 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 6 Suspects In Nasarawa

The Police in Nasarawa State have rescued three kidnap victims in Lafia local government area of the state. The victims, two females and a male, were rescued from Angara and Fadaman Bauna villages by the Assakio Division of the Nasarawa State Police Command. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the operations […]

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1 week ago Police Foil Attempted Kidnap, Arrest Three Suspects, Rescue 76 Children In Kaduna

POLICE FOILS ATTEMPTED ATTACK, RESCUES 76 CHILDREN, ARRESTS THREE SUSPECTS IN KADUNA The Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State. On the 5th of January, 2026, at about 2000 hours, Kaduna State Police Command received credible intelligence that some suspected bandits […] The post Police Foil Attempted Kidnap, Arrest Three Suspects, Rescue 76 Children In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Soldiers kill five terrorists, rescue three hostages in Borno

Nigerian Army troops neutralized five terrorists and rescued three kidnapped civilians in a coordinated offensive in Konduga LGA, Borno State. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-five-terrorists-rescue-three-hostages-in-borno/

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2 w. ago Tinubu orders manhunt for terrorists behind Niger market massacre

President Tinubu orders a manhunt for terrorists behind the Niger market massacre, where 30 were killed. Security forces tasked to rescue kidnap victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-orders-manhunt-for-terrorists-behind-niger-market-massacre/

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2 w. ago Army busts criminal gang in Delta, recovers arms, ammunition

Nigerian Army troops bust a notorious criminal gang in Delta State, arresting several suspects and recovering a large cache of arms and ammunition. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-busts-criminal-gang-in-delta-recovers-arms-ammunition/

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2 w. ago Rescue is not recovery; it is only the beginning for kidnap survivors

Nigeria has become tragically fluent in the choreography of mass abductions. The recent return of the last batch of pupils read more Rescue is not recovery; it is only the beginning for kidnap survivors

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2 w. ago Army Troops Pound Terrorists In Nationwide Offensives, Neutralise 47, Rescue 30 Kidnap Victims

The Nigerian Army has recorded major operational successes across several theatres of operation within the last 72 hours, neutralising 47 terrorists, arresting 19 criminal suspects, rescuing over 30 kidnap victims and recovering a cache of arms, ammunition and other logistics. A statement posted on the verified Facebook page of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday night […]

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2 w. ago Troops Repel Bandits, Rescue Kidnap Victim At Kano–Katsina Boundary

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Faruruwa have repelled bandits and rescued a kidnap victim during an early morning operation at the Kano–Katsina border. The operation, which took place at about 1:00 a.m. on December 28, 2025, followed a tip-off received by the troops from the Forward Operating Base (FoB) Yankwada on the movement […]

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3 w. ago Troops Repel Bandits, Rescue Kidnap Victim At Kano–Katsina Border

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Faruruwa have repelled armed bandits and rescued a kidnap victim during an early morning operation along the Kano–Katsina border. The operation, which took place at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, followed a tip-off received by troops operating from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Yankwada regarding […]

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3 w. ago Police foil Benue Christmas Day kidnap attempt, rescue victim

Benue State Police Command successfully foiled a Christmas Day kidnap attempt along the Gboko/Makurdi Road, rescuing the victim unhurt with no ransom paid. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-foil-benue-christmas-day-kidnap-attempt-rescue-victim/

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3 w. ago Katsina Police Arrest 20 Suspects Over Rape, Armed Robbery, Others

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested 20 suspects over alleged rape and other criminal offences in a sustained effort to curb crime across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Bello Shehu, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Katsina, with details presented by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP […]

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3 w. ago 2025: Police Nab 563 Suspected Criminals, Rescue 74 Trafficking Victims

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has announced that 563 suspects were apprehended, with 74 victims of human trafficking rescued so far across the state in 2025. This was disclosed as the Command reviewed the security situation in the outgoing year and outlined its operational focus for 2026. Speaking during an end-of-year press conference with […]

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3 w. ago Lagos Police Arrest 68 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Stolen Vehicles In Major Crackdown

The Lagos State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in crime prevention and control, arresting 68 suspected criminals and recovering firearms, stolen vehicles and other incriminating items across the state. Speaking with journalists on Monday evening, Commissioner of Police, CP Jimoh Oluhundare, disclosed the command’s achievements in crime fighting, stressing that the successes were the […]

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3 w. ago Police arrested 821 suspects, rescued 377 kidnap victims in Edo

The Edo State Police Command reports arresting 821 suspects for various crimes and rescuing 377 kidnap victims in 2025. Read the full report. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrested-821-suspects-rescued-377-kidnap-victims-in-edo/

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3 w. ago Police arrest 821 suspects, rescue 377 kidnap victims in Edo

The Edo State Police Command arrested 821 suspects for various crimes including kidnapping and robbery in 2025, while rescuing 377 kidnap victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-821-suspects-rescue-377-kidnap-victims-in-edo/

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