Banditry: Buhari sends security, intelligence heads to Sokoto, Katsina
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has dispatched a high-level delegation, made up of the heads of the nation’s intelligence and security services […]
Kidnapping
Gunmen kill one, kidnap 8 in two-day siege to Abuja community
No fewer than eight persons have been abducted by armed men in the Kwali Area Council of Abuja. Also, one person was shot dead in […]
Kidnapping: UniAbuja mounts 24hr security patrol, deploys hunters, vigilantes
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja The Pro Chancellor and Chairman of University of Abuja Governing Council, Modibbo Mohammed has disclosed that the varsity has mounted 24 […]
Two killed as bandits abduct over 20 persons in Kaduna
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed at least two persons and abducted over 20 people in Unguwan Gimbiya community […]
Appeal Court frees Ondo prophet jailed for life over missing child
The Court of Appeal Sitting in Akure has discharged and acquitted a prophet, Alfa Babatunde, who was sentenced to life imprisonment over the mysterious disappearance […]
Police arrest 32 suspects over kidnapping, armed robbery
The police on Tuesday said it has arrested a total of 32 notorious suspects for their complicity in the crimes of kidnapping, armed robbery, arms […]
Troops repel gunmen attempt to kidnap medical personnel in Imo
By BARBARA KALU, Owerri- Nigeria Army troops of Exercise Golden Dawn have repelled an attempt by alleged members of the proscribed Indigenious People of Biafra […]
Police repel attempt to kidnap Nasarawa PDP chairman
By THOMAS AKASE, Lafia – Operatives from Nasarawa State Police Command have repelled an attempt to abduct Mr Umar Nasiru-Black, Nasarawa-South Zonal Chairman of the […]
Security forces rescue 544 abducted persons in Zamfara – Gov. Matawalle
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle has said security forces have rescued no fewer than 544 abducted persons in the last two months in the state. […]
One killed, 30 kidnapped as bandits attack Niger community
One person has been killed while 30 others have been kidnapped as armed bandits invaded the Zazzaga community in Zazzaga Ward, Munya Local Government Area […]
More than 45,000 children released from detention since April 2020 – UNICEF
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – More than 45,000 children have been released from detention and safely returned to family or an appropriate alternative since the […]
Police repel bandits’ attack, rescue 11 victims, recover rustled cattle in Katsina
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – Men of The Katsina Stste Police Command have repelled an attack by bandits on Gidan Duka village, in Kankara Local […]
Police repel kidnap attempt on Kaduna-Abuja Highway
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Men of The Kaduna State Police Command have repelled a kidnap attempt on the Kaduna-Abuja Highway. Police spokesman in the […]
Police kill kidnapper after collecting ransom, rescue victims
Operatives of the Ekiti State Security Joint Task Force have killed a member of a kidnapping gang and rescued two persons. The Police Public Relations […]
UniAbuja abduction: ASUU calls for immediate rescue, release of member
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja branch, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies for immediate rescue and release […]
FCT minister condemns attack on UniAbuja staff quarters, assures quick rescue of kidnapped victims
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has urged security agencies to ensure that the six people […]
Housewife, 3 others in police net for plotting to kidnap husband
By OlA MODUPE, Abeokuta – Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a housewife, Memunat Salaudeen, for allegedly conniving with three others to […]
Professors, 4 others abducted as gunmen attack UNIABUJA staff quarters
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked the staff quarters of the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). During the attack […]
Hunters council wants recognition as a security agency, calls for enabling law
The Nigerian Hunters Council (NHC) has renewed its commitment towards detecting and combating crime and criminality in the country, as it seeks official recognition as […]