Hostages and Kidnappings

OPC seeks support to combat kidnapping, robbery The Nation, Nigeria04:59
Troops rescue six kidnapped travellers in Plateau State Daily Post11:46
Gov Makinde visits ex-minister Adelabu over abduction of sister, nephews Politics Nigeria16:31
Grudge over car dent led to ex-lawmaker’s kidnap with toy gun and fake supari in Bengaluru:… The Times of India12:02
Ondo govt launches manhunt for kidnappers of pastor’s 9-year-old son Politics Nigeria10:24
Ex-wife of Dubai ruler’s nephew arrested amid abduction allegation The Independent08:13
Tat reaffirms visitor safety after Chinese student found unharmed in virtual kidnapping case Tourism Authority of Thailand (Press Release)04:09

Latest News

In the last half-hour

New pictures of Cleo Smith five years on from kidnapping The West Australian21:27

In the last hour

Katsina intensifies multi-dimensional efforts to rescue abducted ex-General, wife News Diary Online20:54

Oyo school abduction: Naf deploys surveillance aircraft Vanguard, Nigeria20:48

In the last 2 hours

Not fodder for politics: Orire abduction and security challenges The Sun News, Nigeria20:05

In the last 4 hours

Homicide Expert Explains Why Lack of Cadaver Dog Searches Could Hurt Nancy Guthrie's Missing… IBTimes.co.uk19:39

Katsina intensifies rescue operations for ex-defence spokesman, wife The Punch19:34

Cleo Smith five years on from kidnap ordeal The West Australian19:23

2 Children Recovered In LA County After Attempted Kidnapping Leads To Police Chase: Sheriff Patch18:22

‘There can be no peace without justice’: Archbishop on kidnapping, conflict and hope in Cameroon Crux18:17

Man accused of abduction, carjacking after chase through Virginia, DC, and Maryland CBS Austin18:02

In the last 6 hours

Watch: New footage released marking two years since operation rescuing four hostages from Hamas Jerusalem Post17:41

Nancy Guthrie Case Progress: Expert Reveals How the Suspect's Own Mistake Could Seal His Own… IBTimes.co.uk17:37

Ekiti 2026: PDP, Ekiti Government Disagree Over Alleged Midnight Abductions, Intimidation of… Leadership, Nigeria17:21

Ohanaeze demands immediate rescue of Oyo pupils, teachers in bandits’ custody Peoples Gazette17:18

Adelabu: Release Of Ex-Minister’s Sister, Her Sons A Major Breakthrough — Oyo CP Channels Television16:57

Ohanaeze demands immediate rescue of kidnapped Oyo school children, teachers Vanguard, Nigeria16:54

Adelabu’s Sister’s Abduction: Oyo police chief worried over failure of neighbours to report… Premium Times, Nigeria16:42

Zeynab Javadli, ex-wife of UAE royal, released on bail after being accused of kidnapping her… Albawaba16:37

Police: How We Killed 2 Kidnappers, Arrested 4 While Rescuing Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons The Daily Trust16:35

The Adelabu Rescue: How IGP Disu’s tactical command dislodged sophisticated kidnapping syndicate Vanguard, Nigeria16:28

In the last 8 hours

Israel mistreats Flotilla activists and tortures Palestinian prisoners International Viewpoint14:24

Oyo Imams, Muslim leaders go spiritual over abduction of pupils, teachers The Daily Trust14:23

Oyo Senator Alli denies allegation of link to Power Minister’s sister, sons abduction Politics Nigeria14:03

We are optimistic about release of abducted ex-Defence Spokesman, wife – Katsina Govt Vanguard, Nigeria14:02

Earlier today

Senator Alli rejects kidnap allegations after Adelabu’s sister regains freedom Ripples Nigeria13:26

I have no hand in Adelabu’s sister’s kidnapping — Senator Alli The Punch12:58

Police Arrest TikToker Over False Alarm Of Student Abduction In Edo Leadership, Nigeria12:36

Ndume hails troops’ successful rescue of abducted Borno women, children The Punch11:58

Mbaka to Makinde: Secure the release of abducted schoolchildren Vanguard, Nigeria11:50

Nigerian army frees 360 people abducted by Boko Haram PBS Online11:45

Naf Deploys Surveillance Aircraft To Track Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers Channels Television11:38

Troops Rescue 360 Abductees From Terrorist Enclave In Borno Channels Television11:38

Hundreds in Nigeria freed from militant group Boko Haram ABC Online11:28

Alli counters alleged links to criminal activities, abduction of Adelabu's sister, nephew The Nation, Nigeria11:23

Oyo Abduction: Security agencies intensify efforts to rescue kidnapped teachers, pupils Vanguard, Nigeria11:19

Troops rescue 360 kidnap victims from Boko Haram stronghold in Borno The Nation, Nigeria11:13

Governor Makinde confirms air force intelligence support in Oyo abduction case Legit NG11:11

Israeli forces kidnap five civilians in Syria's Quneitra The New Arab11:02

I cried for kidnapped pupils before my daughter was abducted — Adelabu’s mother The Punch10:45

Bandit attacks leave four dead, travellers abducted in Zamfara Daily Post10:45

Two Suspects Nabbed in Ijebu-Ode Over Edo Kidnap, Murder Case Nigerian Guardian10:40

Troops Rescue 360 Kidnap Victims from Terrorist Stronghold in Borno, Deal Major Blow to JAS Network News Diary Online10:38

Hundreds freed from Boko Haram hideout The Star, Kenya10:32

Police arrest woman over false students’ kidnap claims in Edo The Punch10:25

Ndume Reacts to Rescue of Kidnapped Victims by Nigerian Army in Borno Politics Nigeria10:10

‘I wept for abducted pupils not knowing it’ll happen to me too’ — Adelabu’s mother Vanguard, Nigeria10:08

Naf deploys surveillance aircraft to track abducted Oyo teachers, pupils The Punch10:05

Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout BBC09:49

Nigeria does not belong to kidnappers – Gov Okpebholo The Sun News, Nigeria09:44

Army foils kidnap attempts on pastor, wife; rescues 10 victims in Plateau, Kaduna The Punch09:34

Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in Borno, including children euronews08:56

Nigerian Army rescues 360 abducted people from Boko Haram enclave — Official Premium Times, Nigeria08:34

Troops foil kidnapping attempts, rescue victims in Plateau, Kaduna Vanguard, Nigeria08:26

Over 400 kidnap victims freed from Boko Haram jihadists in Nigeria IOL08:16

Boko Haram frees 416 abducted residents of Ngoshe in Borno Nigerian Guardian07:42

Let’s Prioritise Bringing Back Oyo Children ThisDay Live07:33

Will Ogbomoso Be the Turning Point? ThisDay Live07:33

Not a Fodder for Politics: Orire Abduction & Security Challenges ThisDay Live07:33

Playing Politics with Kidnapped Oyo Schoolchildren, Teachers Dangerous, Unacceptable, Says Group ThisDay Live07:32

Sanwo-Olu: We Won’t Bow to Terror, Nigeria Shall Overcome Security Challenges ThisDay Live07:32

Naf Chief Pledges Commitment to Safe Rescue of Abducted Oyo School Victims ThisDay Live07:32

Police Rescue Kidnapped Sister of Ex-Minister Adelabu, Twin Sons ThisDay Live07:32

The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state MailOnline07:08

Hundreds of people kidnapped by Boko Haram freed in Nigeria Sweden Herald07:04

School abductions test country's resolve The Nation, Nigeria06:37

Coordinated efforts ongoing for release of abducted ex-Major Gen. Abubakar, wife — Katsina Govt The Nation, Nigeria06:35

Rescue kidnapped victims without delay, Cril urges federal government The Nation, Nigeria06:31

Boko Haram frees hundreds kidnapped in northeast Nigeria CGTN06:25

Nigeria: Hundreds of kidnapped women, children freed from Boko Haram jihadists France 2406:14

Troops rescue 360 women, children abducted by Boko Haram in Gwoza operations Vanguard, Nigeria06:13

Nigeria's military rescues 360 hostages in Borno state Rock Hill Herald06:03

Ukraine, Russia agree to 'start from scratch' on Pow lists after ombudsmen meet in Belarus The Kyiv Independent05:53

Police release video of dramatic rescue of Adelabu’s sister, twin sons Premium Times, Nigeria05:42

Ukrainian mothers' fight to free children from Russians depicted in new opera The Charlotte Observer05:36

2 infants die as Army rescues 360 abducted women, children in Borno International Centre for Investigative Reporting05:26

Three months after, troops rescue 360 women, children abducted in Gwoza Politics Nigeria05:15

Troops Rescue 360 Abductees from Terrorist Stronghold in Borno, Deal Major Blow to JAS Network News Diary Online05:01

Tinubu aide slams critics of ex-minister’s family rescue, calls them terrorists The Punch04:50

“Unlike Jonathan, Tinubu takes responsibility for Oyo school abduction” – Presidency Politics Nigeria04:44

Troops foil kidnap attempts, rescue 10 victims in Plateau, Kaduna Vanguard, Nigeria04:42

Katsina steps up efforts to rescue kidnapped general, wife The Punch04:09

Police arrest Edo woman over false school kidnapping alarm Daily Post04:09

Sanwo-Olu rallies support for Tinubu, security agencies Nigerian Guardian03:42

Two kidnappers killed during rescue of ex-minister Adelabu’s relatives — Police The Punch03:38

Safe rescue of kidnap victims shows power of national unity against insecurity — Adelabu family Vanguard, Nigeria03:10

'At 2 am, they came in a cycle rickshaw': Delhi University graduate, before becoming a hit Bollywood director, was… The Economic Times03:02

Troops rescue 360 abducted women, children in Gwoza operation Vanguard, Nigeria03:00

“Sustain pressure for release of abducted Ogbomosho pupils” – Rep member begs security agencies Politics Nigeria02:42

The victory that wasn't: Netanyahu and the Iran war Al Majalla01:42

Nigeria Police give more details on operation that rescued ex-minister Adelabu’s relatives Premium Times, Nigeria01:28

Riverside County kidnapping suspect arrested after spike strip, pit maneuver used to end pursuit CBS Los Angeles01:14

Abductions Threaten Waec Exams, Raise Fears For 1.9m Candidates Leadership, Nigeria01:02

Police trace $1.4m funds in Thailand 'virtual kidnapping' scam after student returns home Hong Kong Standard00:47

Bandits demand release of fighters for abducted ex-Army spokesman The Punch00:25

Yesterday

Abductions: Reason embattled terrorists descend on S/West, spare S/East, S/South, by Ejiofor,… Vanguard, Nigeria23:05 6-Jun-26

Judge Blocks Trump From Holding Food Aid Hostage to Force His Agenda on States Truthout22:38 6-Jun-26

A Woman Revealed She'd Kept Her Husband’s Body In A Freezer For 13 Years, And 18 More Shocking Murder Cases That… BuzzFeed22:26 6-Jun-26

2027: What Tinubu must do to get Nigerians’ votes – Pogu, MBF president The Sun News, Nigeria21:32 6-Jun-26

Kidnapped ex-minister’s relatives regain freedom The Punch21:22 6-Jun-26

Troops rescue two Kwara kidnap victims The Punch21:12 6-Jun-26

FBI kills suspect after 15-hour Bakersfield bank hostage standoff TurnTo23.com, California21:08 6-Jun-26

Marshall Police searching for man wanted in alleged kidnapping KSLA20:16 6-Jun-26

What happened to your (police) Special Branch? The Sun News, Nigeria20:10 6-Jun-26

Two more held in Loni abduction-murder case, arrest tally reaches 23 Hindustan Times19:25 6-Jun-26

Marshall police search for Waskom man wanted in aggravated kidnapping KLTV ABC 7, Texas19:14 6-Jun-26

Gurugram: Armed men hold ex-colonel’s family hostage, flee with ₹15L loot Hindustan Times19:00 6-Jun-26

Katsina steps up efforts to free abducted retired general, wife The Punch18:28 6-Jun-26

Katsina Govt Intensifies Efforts To Rescue Abducted General, Wife, Others Channels Television17:54 6-Jun-26

Duffy announces first live show in 15 years after kidnapping ordeal NME17:29 6-Jun-26

Police rescue Adelabu’s sister, twin sons as abducted Oyo students remain in captivity International Centre for Investigative Reporting16:53 6-Jun-26

Breaking: Ex-minister of Power Adelabu’s sister, nephews regain freedom The Punch16:47 6-Jun-26

BREAKING: Nigerian Police Rescue Ex-Minister Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons, Kill Two Suspected… Sahara Reporters16:22 6-Jun-26

False Kidnap Alarm Sparks Attack on Okada Rider in Ondo The Daily Trust16:20 6-Jun-26

Oyo abduction: Nacomyo says terrorism, kidnapping have no place in Islam The Nation, Nigeria15:27 6-Jun-26

Borno Deputy Speaker leads community outcry, demands immediate release of 42 abducted… The Nation, Nigeria15:24 6-Jun-26

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