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Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have successfully rescued a kidnapped victim and eliminated one of the abductors during an operation in Udenu Local Government Area. Several items were recovered from the scene.
Eleven villagers abducted from Gidan Waya in Kaduna State have been released after more than four months in captivity, following the payment of over N40 million in ransom. Tragically, two of the hostages were killed by their captors before their release.
Rapper Pooh Shiesty, whose real name is Lontrell D. Williams Jr., is among nine individuals accused of kidnapping and robbing multiple people at gunpoint at a Dallas recording studio on January 10. Gucci Mane was reportedly among the victims of the incident, which involved the alleged coercion of a recording contract release and the theft of valuables.
Bandits have reportedly abducted nine people and injured two others in the Chacho community of Sokoto State's Wurno Local Government Area. The incident occurred late Wednesday night when the attackers breached the village.
Authorities in Nasarawa State have successfully located and recovered a three-day-old baby boy who was allegedly abducted from his teenage mother. Two female suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the kidnapping incident in the Karu Local Government Area.
Security forces in Borno State have apprehended an individual suspected of kidnapping in the Benisheikh market, Kaga Local Government Area. The operation also led to the recovery of a firearm and cash.
The Nigerian Navy has successfully freed Mr. Benedict Eze, who was kidnapped on March 23, 2026, in the Aganya Community of Rivers State. The rescue operation was carried out by personnel from Forward Operating Base (FOB) BONNY in Bonny Local Government Area.
Police in Rivers State successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt in Port Harcourt, apprehending a suspected gang member and seizing two AK-47 rifles along with ammunition. The operation is hailed as a significant advancement in the ongoing battle against kidnapping.
The Niger State Police are seeking the public's help in finding the family of a young girl discovered abandoned in Minna. The girl had been kidnapped while selling goods in Kebbi State.
A 19-year-old mother had her newborn stolen from her arms in Kidnawi 2, Maraban Gurku, Nasarawa State, during a late-night invasion by two assailants. The incident occurred while the mother was asleep, leaving the community in shock.
The Plateau State Police Command has apprehended two individuals linked to the kidnapping and robbery of an applicant. The incident transpired after the victim's recruitment screening on February 26, 2026.
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has paraded 35 men accused of engaging in various criminal activities. The suspects were apprehended in different parts of the state over the past week.
A tragic incident unfolded in Lafia Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, as unidentified gunmen attacked Angwan Mada community, resulting in the death of Jonathan Audu shortly after he moved into his new house. Another resident, named Bilyaminu, was abducted during the assault.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued two young women, aged 17 and 23, who had been abducted in Edo State. The operation involved a coordinated effort with other security agencies and local vigilantes.
In a recent raid in Sokoto State, bandits seized five individuals, including two heavily pregnant women, from Maiwa Village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area. The incident occurred around 5 PM on a Saturday, with armed assailants arriving on motorcycles.
