Unknown gunmen kidnap night club operator in Bayelsa
Unknown gunmen have abducted the proprietor of a popular night club in Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital, Mr Tari Ajanami. The News Agency of Nigeria ((NAN) learnt […]
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NIMASA condemns kidnap of 5 maritime workers in Rivers
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has condemned the kidnapping of eight Nigerians, five of them members of the Maritime Workers Union of […]
Police neutralise bandit, rescue 11 kidnapped victims in Zamfara
The Police Command in Zamfara says it has neutralised a notorious armed bandit in the state and rescued 11 kidnapped victims. SP Muhammad Shehu, the […]
We’ll ensure release of kidnapped Bayelsa SSG’s mother – Police
The Police Command in Bayelsa says it is on the trail of the kidnappers of Madam Betinah Benson, mother of Secretary to Bayelsa State Government (SSG). […]
Police rescue 100 kidnapped victims in Zamfara
The police command in Zamfara has successfully rescued 100 kidnapped victims from bandits at Kabaro forest in Maru Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. […]
Kidnappers abduct 38-year-old man in Jigawa, demand N60m
The Police in Jigawa said kidnappers have abducted a 38-year-old man in Kiyawa Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), […]
Emir of Kajuru in Kaduna, regains freedom
The Emir of Kajuru in Kaduna state,Alhaji Alhassan Adamu, who was abducted on Sunday,has regained his freedom. Kaduna State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP […]
Baptist Conference calls for immediate release of kidnapped students
The Southern Kaduna Baptist Conference (SKBC) has called for immediate and unconditional release of 121 students of Bethel Baptist High School, Damishi, Kaduna, abducted on […]
Police confirm kidnap of 8 person in Zaria, Kaduna state
The Police Command in Kaduna State on Sunday confirmed the kidnap of eight person at the National Centre for Tuberculosis and Leprosy Quarters, in Zaria town […]
No place for children in conflict, UN chief tells Security Council
The disregard for children’s rights amid war and upheaval “is shocking and heartbreaking,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday during a high-level open debate […]
Police confirm bandits attack along Kaduna-Kachia road
The Police Command in Kaduna State, on Friday confirmed attack by suspected bandits along Kaduna-Kachia road in the state, abducting an unspecified number of travellers. […]
Security Challenges: Matawalle briefs Buhari, lauds security agencies
President Muhammadu Buhari has met behind closed doors with Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking to State House correspondents at […]
CP orders rescue of abducted Rivers United FC coach
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mohammed Aliyu, has ordered the rescue of Stanley Eguma, Coach of Rivers United FC, Port-Harcourt, reportedly abducted […]
We suspended protest for national interest, to use ADR’’ – NANS
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it suspended its planned June 12 protest for national interest and to ensure that there will be […]
Borno Lawmakers back probe into N500m Chibok school rebuilding fund
Two lawmakers from Borno have supported moves by the House of representatives to investigate the N500 million safe school initiative fund earmarked for rebuilding the […]
Police confirm abduction of school children in Niger
The Police Command in Niger, on Sunday confirmed the abduction of school children and some residents of Tegina in Rafi Local Government Area of the […]
Insecurity: UBEC boss commends children’s commitment to learning
The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission(UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, has commended Nigerian children for their resilience in spite of cases of insecurity and other […]
Gunmen kidnap 2 people in Kubwa
Gunmen have kidnapped two people from their houses in Byazhin, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The armed men, who stormed the hilly […]
Troops foil kidnap attempt, kill 1 bandit in Kaduna
Troops have foiled a kidnap attempt in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing one of the bandits on Friday. The Commissioner for Internal […]
Orji Kalu seeks concerted efforts to rescue kidnapped ABSU students
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, has urged security agencies to ensure the rescue of students of Abia State University (ABSU) who […]
Kogi Govt, security agencies working to ensure safe return of kidnapped LG boss
The Kogi Government has said that it is working hard with security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the safe return of Mr Pius […]
Gunmen kill Kogi Commissioner, abduct LG Chairman
Gunmen have killed a Commissioner in the Kogi State Pension Board, Mr Solomon Akeweje, and abducted the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government, Mr Pius […]
BREAKING: Edo varsity Don abducted
Prof. Osadolor Odia, of the Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma, has been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen at his farm at Egoro, Ekpoma, in Esan […]
Police confirm kidnap case in Osun
The Police Command in Osun on Monday confirmed a case of kidnapping at Osu on the Akure-Ilesa highway. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
Gunmen kill 5 police operatives, abduct 1 in fresh Imo attack — PPRO
Gunmen on Monday killed five police operatives and abducted one in a fresh attack on a police formation in Imo. The Police Public Relations Officer […]