Informant told kidnappers we could raise N100m -Zamfara emir family
An informant has been thwarting efforts to rescue the kidnapped Emir of Bungudu, His Royal Highness, Hassan Attahiru, in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara […]
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Police to Nigerians: Cooperate with kidnappers for your safety
ABUJA – The Police High Command on Tuesday advised members of the public to cooperate with kidnappers if they fall victim, for their own safety […]
Abducted 15-year-old Daughter Of Retired NBC Director Regains Freedom After 29 Days In Captivity
The 15-year-old daughter of an ex-director of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Alhaji Ahmed Abdulkadir, has been released by bandits after 29 days in captivity. […]
Troops kill over 394 bandits, 85 terrorists in three weeks —DHQ
The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said over 394 armed bandits and 85 Boko Haram and Islamic terrorists were killed by troops in their various theatres […]
FG revokes 5,793 mining licences in 6 years, operators blame insecurity
The Federal Government has revoked at least 5,793 inactive mining licences, investigation by The PUNCH has revealed. Our correspondents learnt that the licences that were […]
Police rescue seven victims, gun down wanted kidnapper in FCT
rescued unhurt were subsequently taken to the hospital for medical attention after which they were reunited with their families. Many bandits killed as security operatives […]
NYSC lied about kidnap tip to corpers if… – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has described the security tip concerning kidnapping in a handbook issued to members and staff of […]
Reps probe NYSC over alleged advice for ramson payment to kidnappers by corps members
The House of Representative has ordered investigation into alleged insertion of the advice for payment of ransom into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) pamphlets […]
Kidnappers collect ransom, free pregnant woman in Bauchi
After spending eleven days with her abductors, an eight-month-old pregnant woman, Kafayyat Adedoyin, has been released following the payment of N1.5 million ransom. The Nation […]
11 Bandits Neutralised, Others Including NSCDC Personnel Apprehended In Kogi
Officers of the State Vigilante Group neutralised eleven bandits, arrested others and release three victims who were abducted in Kogi community. It was gathered that […]
Gunmen invade Bauchi community again, abduct nursing mother
There was pandemonium in Birshin Fulani, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis when gunmen invaded the area and allegedly kidnapped a nursing mother, Rukayyat Odedoyin. According […]
Court Denies 11 Suspected Kidnappers’ Bail Request
The bail application filed by 11 suspected kidnappers currently at the police custody in Lafia, Nasarawa State has been rejected by Justice Obiora Egwuatu of […]
‘Commanders to be held responsible for attacks on military facilities’
Commanders will be held responsible for attacks on military facilities, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has said. Gen. Yahaya also urged the […]
How Kidnappers Seized Us After Our Bus Got Stuck On A Bad Road In Ondo – Rescued Travellers Reveal
According to a report by The PUNCH, the three kidnap victims rescued by the men of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as […]
FCT police arrest six kidnap suspects, car thieves
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has smashed a notorious kidnap syndicate and recovered two AK47 rifles and 60 rounds of live ammunition. The command […]
My brother will never die in vain —Sowore
Former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, says his younger brother, Olajide, will not die in vain. He stated this in a Facebook post on Thursday night […]
The North and the effect of Janus, By Hassan Gimba
I wrote the following on March 1, 2021. With what is happening, I find it still relevant, hence repeating it today.I had intended to continue […]
Father, Son Kidnapped As Gunmen Invade Abuja House
A father, Abdullahi Benda, and his 23-year-old son, Jibrin Abdullahi Benda, have been abducted at Yangoji village in Kwali Area council of Abuja, Daily Trust […]
Kidnappers Of Living Faith Church Members Reduce Ransom To N3million
The kidnappers of two female students of the Kogi State Polytechnic (Itakpe campus) and a non-academic staff of Confluence University of Science and Technology have […]
How vigilantes gun down kidnapper trying to collect ransom – Police
By Agency Report Yola – The Police in Adamawa have confirmed the killing of a kidnapper by vigilantes, while trying to collect ransom from the […]