Police arrest 2 kidnappers, recover gun, handsets in Kogi
The Police Command in Kogi have arrested two of the kidnappers terrorising the state in recent times. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye-Aya, […]
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Police arrest suspected kidnappers in Ile – Ife
The Osun Police Command on Tuesday, said it arrested two suspected kidnappers in Ile-Ife, after a gun duel. SP Yemisi Opalola, the command’s spokesperson made […]
Police rescue 2 men from kidnappers in Kwara
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo The Police Command in Kwara has rescued two men, Samuel Faremi and Emmanuel Adeyemi from kidnappers in Obbo Ayegunle in Ekiti Local […]
Deploy high-tech security system to beat kidnappers – lawyer tells FG
A former official of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Douglas Ogbankwa, has called for combination of local intelligence and high-tech security system in tackling […]
Hunters nab 3 suspected kidnappers in Kogi
Three Suspected kidnappers have been nabbed by a group of hunters led by Hon. Joseph Salami, Chief Security Officer of Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi. Mr Onogwu Muhammed, the Chief […]
Special Forces eliminate kidnappers operating along Kaduna-Abuja Highway -Report
In a very strategic move, Special Forces deployed to tackle the incessant kidnapping of travellers along Kaduna-Abuja highways have eliminated scores of bandits suspected to […]
NURTW urges FG to deploy e-tracking device to tackle insecurity
National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has urged the Federal Government to deploy software such as the union’s e-tracking platform to help tackle insecurity […]
Committee of Pro-Chancellors, others praise FG for rescue of UniAbuja staff
Pro-Chancelors and Vice-Chancellors of both federal, state and private universities have commended the Federal Government for the prompt release of kidnapped University of Abuja staff. […]
1 shot as gunmen attempt to abduct teachers in Kwara
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says one person sustained bullet wound, as gunmen attempted to kidnap two teachers at Osi in Ekiti Local […]
5 abducted commuters in Ekiti regain freedom- Police
The Nigeria Police, Ekiti Command, on Monday said it had rescued five commuters abducted by suspected bandits on Ayedun-Ilasa-Ayebode Road in Ikole Local Government area […]
Kaduna road transporters say patronage still high despite resumption of train services
Commercial transport operators in parts of Kaduna have said that patronage on the Kaduna-Abuja journey is still high in spite of the resumption of train […]
Police nab 3 suspected kidnappers in Kogi, recover arms, POS machine –PPRO
The Police in Kogi have arrested three suspects believed to belong to a gang of kidnappers terrorising motorists on Itobe-Anyigba highway. They are Danlami Shauibu, […]
NAPTIP reunites two kidnapped kids with parents in Nasarawa
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Thursday in Abuja reunited two kids, that were kidnapped in Lafia, Nasarawa State, […]
Army seeks support for ‘Exercise Still Water’ in S’South
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, has solicited the support of Rivers’ residents to its operation, code-named ‘Exercise Still Water’ in four […]
Insecurity: UNICAL VC seeks partnership with Nigerian Air Force
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has sought the partnership of the Nigerian Air Force in Calabar in the area […]
Kwara police rescue kidnapped twin children of traditional ruler, 3 domestic staff
The Police Command in Kwara has rescued the kidnapped twin girls and three domestic staff of Oba Samuel Adelodun, the Owalobo of Obbo Ayegunle, in […]
Gunmen abduct Catholic priest, lady in Umuahia
Gunmen wreaked havoc in Umuahia on Wednesday with the kidnap of two persons, a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Godfrey Chimezie, of St. Theresa Parish, Umuahia, […]
Police Command embarks on visibility patrol of Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has embarked on visibility patrols across the state to reassure the public of its dedication to fight crime. A statement […]
N[email protected]: Nigeria will soon overcome its challenges-Wamakko
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko ( APC-Sokoto) says he is confident that Nigeria will soon overcome its numerous challenges on its way to greatness. Wamakko, who represents […]
Police arrest 3 kidnap suspects in Niger
The police command in Niger has arrested three suspects over alleged kidnapping in Nasko Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Mr Monday Kuryas, the […]
President’s speech : Lecturer urges Nigerians’ collective responsibility to tackle insecurity
Dr Bashir Yankuzo, Head of Educational Sciences, Federal University of Technology Minna, has urged Nigerians to support Federal Government’s efforts at tackling insecurity and other […]
Over 85 Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists killed as 2,783 surrender to troops – DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey No fewer than 85 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were killed, while over 2,783 and their families surrendered as troops of the Armed Forces […]
Declaration of S’East as red zone inimical to dev., says Umahi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has expressed the fear that the declaration of the South-East as a red zone due to the spate of insecurity […]
Kogi vigilante group neutralises 11 bandits terrorising communities, rescues victims –
A vigilante group in Kogi State have neutralised 11 bandits terrorising various communities in Koton Karfe Local Government Area of the state. The operatives also […]
Miyetti Allah chairman dies in the hands of kidnappers — official
Miyetti Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has announced the death ofAlhaji Abubakar Abdullahi, also known as Danbardi, the association’s Chairman in Lere Local Government […]