Kidnappings

Police kill kidnappers of retired AIG’s wife, free victim, recover ransom Premium Times, Nigeria20:42AIG Odumosu Africa Ogun

Retired AIG Odumosu’s Wife Rescued by Ogun Police, ₦10 million Ransom Recovered TELL Magazine11:45AIG Odumosu Africa Ogun

Imo police command parades suspected kidnapper, arrests man for killing father in-law Daily Post11:17Imo South East Hostages and Kidnappings

Man stabs brother-in-law to death in Imo during family dispute Nigerian Guardian18:41Imo South East Hostages and Kidnappings

Suspense, anxiety as Israeli-Hamas ceasefire deal expected to come into effect today Leadership, Nigeria05:07Gaza Israel Hamas

First 3 hostages released from Gaza back in Israel Daily Nigerian17:22Gaza Israel Hamas

Kidnappers persist afetr Soludo’s threats, abduct one in Anambra community Daily Post11:27Anambra South East Africa

Insecurity: Soludo promises N5m for whistleblowers who identify kidnappers in Anambra ThisDay Live04:58Anambra South East Africa

LP members in Nass raise alarm over missing Anambra lawmaker The Nation, Nigeria05:59Africa Hostages and Kidnappings Anambra

LP Nass members raise the alarm over missing Anambra lawmaker The Nation, Nigeria11:28Africa Hostages and Kidnappings Anambra

Abducted Anambra medical doctor regains freedom The Punch16:59Hostages and Kidnappings Africa Anambra

Abduction of medical doctor: We’re now endangered in Anambra – Nma Daily Post16:55Hostages and Kidnappings Africa Anambra

Police kill abductors of former AIG Hakeem Odumosu’s wife, recover ransom Daily Post11:29Africa Security and Defence Terrorism

Police rescue AIG Odumosu’s wife, kill kidnappers, recover ransom Independent Nigeria06:32Africa Security and Defence Terrorism

725 suspected rapists, murderers, kidnappers, armed robbers, others arrested in 21 days: Police Peoples Gazette07:04Africa

Police arrest over 460 suspects, recover 134 firearms, 1012 ammunition Independent Nigeria04:33Africa

We partner Police, Army, others to fight crimes in Southwest — Amotekun BusinessDay NG13:26Amotekun Africa Bandits

Amotekun intensifies patrols, deploys 2,000 personnel to secure region The Punch17:06Amotekun Africa Bandits

Nigerian soldiers killed 79 militants and suspected kidnappers in the past week, army says MailOnline22:45Security and Defence World Conflicts Military (World)

Nigerian Army kills 76 extremists during week-long operation in Borno State Outlook India03:10Security and Defence World Conflicts Military (World)

Latest News

In the last 5 minutes

Bandits Demand ₦540 Million Ransom For Katsina Hospital Kidnap Victims Naija News09:13

In the last 2 hours

Katsina hospital attack: Bandits place N540m ransom on kidnapped staff Daily Post07:26

In the last 4 hours

Court restrains two estate firms from Abuja plot The Daily Trust06:00

LP members in Nass raise alarm over missing Anambra lawmaker The Nation, Nigeria05:59

In the last 6 hours

Police Nab Two Additional Kidnap Suspect Connected to AIG Odumosu Wife’s Abduction ThisDay Live03:41

In the last 8 hours

Terror Exposed: Inside South East Nigeria’s Unending Cycle Of Kidnap, Revenge, Ruin Independent Nigeria02:36

Earlier today

More suspects arrested over ex-AIG Odumosu’s wife kidnap The Punch01:11

Yesterday

Nigerian soldiers killed 79 militants in past week, army says The Irish News23:17 24-Jan-25

Nigerian soldiers killed 79 militants and suspected kidnappers in the past week, army says MailOnline22:45 24-Jan-25

Naptip reunites nine rescued children with parents in Kebbi The Punch22:29 24-Jan-25

Naptip reunites 9 rescued children with parents in Kebbi Daily Post21:16 24-Jan-25

Diya planned to kidnap Abacha in 1997 – Fadipe Daily Post21:16 24-Jan-25

Police Nab Two Suspected Kidnappers of AIG Odumosu’s Wife ThisDay Live20:52 24-Jan-25

Police nab two suspects in connection with kidnap of Odumosu’s wife Peoples Gazette20:50 24-Jan-25

DHQ: 79 terrorists killed, 67 hostages rescued in one week TheCable19:43 24-Jan-25

Police rescue ex-AIG Odumosu’s wife, kill 2 kidnappers, arrest 2 others Legit NG19:04 24-Jan-25

Netanyahu holds consultations following Hamas hostage deal violation Daily Post19:03 24-Jan-25

Hamas violates ceasefire deal by providing names of female hostages to be released Saturday Daily Post18:22 24-Jan-25

Police arrest two suspects connected to kidnap of Odumosu's wife Nigerian Guardian17:36 24-Jan-25

Police should extend energy used in rescuing abducted ex-AIG’s wife to ordinary Nigerians in kidnappers’ den: Peter Obi Peoples Gazette17:26 24-Jan-25

Police arrest two more kidnappers of Mrs. Odumosu, recover cash, firearms The Nation, Nigeria16:14 24-Jan-25

JUST IN: Police arrest 2 more suspects connected to abduction of retired AIG’s wife Politics Nigeria14:38 24-Jan-25

Obi to police: Replicate prompt rescue of abducted retired AIG’s wife with ordinary Nigerians TheCable13:37 24-Jan-25

Lawyer: How Speed Darlington was detained in underground abattoir with insurgents, kidnappers TheCable12:28 24-Jan-25

Obi hails police for rescuing retired AIG's kidnapped wife The Punch12:28 24-Jan-25

Troops rescues 50 kidnap victims, neutralise 100 criminals in Taraba – Brigadier General Uwa Daily Post12:06 24-Jan-25

Extend Same Level of Urgency to Every Nigerian, Peter Commends Police on Ex-AIG’s Wife’s Rescue Politics Nigeria11:45 24-Jan-25

Retired AIG Odumosu’s Wife Rescued by Ogun Police, ₦10 million Ransom Recovered TELL Magazine11:45 24-Jan-25

LP Nass members raise the alarm over missing Anambra lawmaker The Nation, Nigeria11:28 24-Jan-25

Video from September 2024 shows 16 abducted children found in Nigeria, not 200 AFP Fact Check09:33 24-Jan-25

LP Reps Caucus Tackles Soludo On Silence Over Lawmaker’s Kidnap Leadership, Nigeria06:48 24-Jan-25

Police Rescue AIG Odumosu’s Wife, Kill Kidnappers, Recover Ransom Independent Nigeria06:32 24-Jan-25

Police Neutralise Kidnappers of AIG Hakeem Odumosu’s wife, Recover Ransom ThisDay Live04:31 24-Jan-25

Understanding Kaduna’s Peace Deal ThisDay Live03:29 24-Jan-25

In the last 7 days

Hamas to provide Israel names of next hostages ahead of their release Daily Post22:32 23-Jan-25

Police kill kidnappers of retired AIG’s wife, free victim, recover ransom Premium Times, Nigeria20:42 23-Jan-25

Family Seek Help After 7-Year-Old Daughter's Abduction From School Bus In Bauchi, Allege Police … Sahara Reporters18:34 23-Jan-25

Why kidnapping persists in Arepo, Ishawo, others The Nation, Nigeria18:25 23-Jan-25

Court adjourns Taraba kidnap kingpin's trial till February 17 The Punch18:20 23-Jan-25

Abducted Anambra medical doctor regains freedom The Punch16:59 23-Jan-25

Abduction of medical doctor: We’re now endangered in Anambra – Nma Daily Post16:55 23-Jan-25

How police rescued ex-AIG Odumosu’s wife from kidnappers den Daily Post16:34 23-Jan-25

Police rescue kidnapped retired AIG’s wife, recover ransom, weapons International Centre for Investigative Reporting16:01 23-Jan-25

Police rescue ex-AIG Hakeem Odumosu’s wife, kill abductors BusinessDay NG14:27 23-Jan-25

Kidnapping cases dropped in Imo, says outgoing Goc The Punch14:17 23-Jan-25

Kidnapping: Adamawa police appeal against court judgement Nigerian Guardian14:09 23-Jan-25

Police rescue wife of retired AIG Odumosu, neutralise kidnapper Nigerian Guardian14:09 23-Jan-25

We partner Police, Army, others to fight crimes in Southwest — Amotekun BusinessDay NG13:26 23-Jan-25

Police Rescue AIG Odumosu’s Wife, Neutralise Kidnappers, Recover Ransom ThisDay Live12:18 23-Jan-25

Breaking: Security agents gun down abductors of wife of former Lagos police comm... Legit NG11:41 23-Jan-25

Police kill abductors of former AIG Hakeem Odumosu’s wife, recover ransom Daily Post11:29 23-Jan-25

JUST IN: Details Emerge As Police Rescue Former AIG Odumosu’s Wife 7 Days After Abduction Politics Nigeria11:21 23-Jan-25

Breaking: Police rescue retired AIG Odumosu’s wife from kidnappers The Nation, Nigeria11:08 23-Jan-25

Three pastors regain freedom two days abduction in Kogi Nigerian Guardian11:06 23-Jan-25

Breaking: Police rescue ex-AIG Hakeem Odumosu's wife, kill abductors The Punch10:54 23-Jan-25

Operatives rescue 16 kidnap victims in Kogi The News Nigeria08:39 23-Jan-25

725 suspected rapists, murderers, kidnappers, armed robbers, others arrested in 21 days: Police Peoples Gazette07:04 23-Jan-25

Gaza: Top officials begin preparations for second-phase hostage talks Daily Post06:43 23-Jan-25

Police Arrest Over 460 Suspects, Recover 134 Firearms, 1012 Ammunition Independent Nigeria04:33 23-Jan-25

59 ‘hostages’ The Nation, Nigeria04:22 23-Jan-25

Amotekun Apprehends 21 Suspects for Kidnapping, Stealing in Ondo ThisDay Live03:17 23-Jan-25

56 stolen vehicles recovered, 302 kidnap victims rescued in January – Police The Punch00:33 23-Jan-25

Police detain fake soldier for alleged abduction, robbery Daily Post20:03 22-Jan-25

BREAKING: Bandits Kidnap Kaduna Ward Councillor From His Residence Sahara Reporters19:43 22-Jan-25

BREAKING: Gunmen Demand N10Million To Release Kidnapped Anambra Hospital Doctor, Cornelius… Sahara Reporters19:13 22-Jan-25

SSS operative arrests kidnapper after receiving N1m ransom Daily Nigerian18:10 22-Jan-25

Gunmen abduct Unilorin graduate enroute Portharcourt NYSC camp, demand N2.5 million Politics Nigeria17:32 22-Jan-25

Ondo: Amotekun parades suspected kidnappers, robbers Daily Post17:31 22-Jan-25

Amotekun intensifies patrols, deploys 2,000 personnel to secure region The Punch17:06 22-Jan-25

Police arrest 179-armed robbery, 100 kidnapping suspects in January 2025 BusinessDay NG16:27 22-Jan-25

Medical doctor kidnapped in Anambra News Diary Online15:03 22-Jan-25

Gunmen Kidnap Three Pastors After Kogi Crusade, Demand ₦20 Million Ransom Naija News12:35 22-Jan-25

Trump considers Middle East visit, cites hostage deal as his achievement Daily Post12:35 22-Jan-25

Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers, Four Armed Robbers In Kaduna Channels Television10:19 22-Jan-25

The Ceasefire ‘Deal’ That Halted The Horrific Gaza Carnage Independent Nigeria06:19 22-Jan-25

New Security Outfit Bursts Kidnapping Syndicate, Demolishes Den in Anambra ThisDay Live04:26 22-Jan-25

Police Arrest 5 Suspects for Kidnap, Murder of Man in Rivers ThisDay Live04:26 22-Jan-25

Passengers, Motorists In Danger As Kidnappers Exploit Bad Roads In Niger Delta Region Independent Nigeria01:44 22-Jan-25

Bandits influx: Amotekun mobilises 2,000 men to comb S’West forests The Punch00:57 22-Jan-25

Police nab five kidnap, murder suspects in Rivers Nigerian Guardian22:28 21-Jan-25

Police rescue two kidnapped victims in Taraba Daily Post20:19 21-Jan-25

Police arrest armed robbers, kidnappers in Kaduna The Punch19:52 21-Jan-25

Police arraign woman, others over alleged kidnap of 14 children Nigerian Guardian19:25 21-Jan-25

We killed Horsefall over unpaid N2.5m ransom in Rivers, prime suspect confesses The Nation, Nigeria18:53 21-Jan-25

‘Notorious Bandit Leader, Bello Turji Releases All Hostages Amid Military Pressure’ Naija News15:53 21-Jan-25

Four female hostages to be freed Saturday under ceasefire deal – Hamas Official Daily Post15:44 21-Jan-25

Soludo’s new security outfit, Agenechemba bursts kidnappers hideout, demolishes den Daily Post14:33 21-Jan-25

Between Secessionism and Banditry in South East Nigeria The Authority08:02 21-Jan-25

Police rescue 207 abducted children, thwart bandits’ attacks Daily Post07:57 21-Jan-25

Brazen Trend Of Kidnapping Leadership, Nigeria07:18 21-Jan-25

In Kenya, William Ruto’s hustle is abductions Nigerian Guardian07:12 21-Jan-25

Police intensify search for ex-AIG’s wife, Odumosu Nigerian Guardian03:56 21-Jan-25

Police rescue 207 abducted children, foil bandit attacks in Kogi, Katsina The Punch19:38 20-Jan-25

First 3 hostages released from Gaza back in Israel Daily Nigerian17:22 20-Jan-25

Land Dispute: Abducted community leader’s wife raises the alarm over hubby’s abduction Nigerian Guardian16:01 20-Jan-25

Police neutralise eight bandits, arrest rescue 207 abducted children Daily Post14:21 20-Jan-25

Police operatives dislodge criminal hideout in Adamawa, kill suspected kidnapper Daily Post13:28 20-Jan-25

Kidnappers persist afetr Soludo’s threats, abduct one in Anambra community Daily Post11:27 20-Jan-25

Imo police command parades suspected kidnapper, arrests man for killing father in-law Daily Post11:17 20-Jan-25

Police dismantle notorious kidnapping syndicate in Imo Nigerian Guardian09:52 20-Jan-25

SOUTH-EAST INSECURITY: Separate secession from banditry, FG advised The Authority09:17 20-Jan-25

Police rescue 14 abducted children, arrest three in Ondo trafficking operation Nigerian Guardian06:48 20-Jan-25

Man arrested for stabbing brother-in-law to death over family dispute Nigerian Guardian06:48 20-Jan-25

Gaza Ceasefire Begins With Release Of Three Israeli Hostages, 90 Palestinian Prisoners Independent Nigeria04:58 20-Jan-25

Gaza war: IDF confirms release of three hostages, identities revealed Daily Post21:42 19-Jan-25

Our officer was shot by ritualist, kidnappers posing as ‘yahoo boys’ — EFCC Nigerian Guardian21:40 19-Jan-25

Imo: Police arrest kidnappers, nab man for stabbing in-law to death Daily Post20:51 19-Jan-25

Man stabs brother-in-law to death in Imo during family dispute Nigerian Guardian18:41 19-Jan-25

Osun restructures Amotekun amid rising kidnappings in southwest, border states The Nation, Nigeria17:53 19-Jan-25

Turji relocates hostages amid heightened military operations in fakai Daily Post17:45 19-Jan-25

In Kenya, William Ruto’s hustle is abductions, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Premium Times, Nigeria16:32 19-Jan-25

Akwa Ibom: Kidnapped corps member recounts ordeal in captors’ den Nigerian Guardian15:29 19-Jan-25

Israel agrees to release 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in Gaza truce deal International Centre for Investigative Reporting13:03 19-Jan-25

My abductors tortured, denied me food, dispossessed me of my belongings, says corper abducted on way to Kogi Peoples Gazette12:37 19-Jan-25

Israeli govt announces commencement of ceasefire in Gaza, exchange of hostages Peoples Gazette12:06 19-Jan-25

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