Gregory Maduakolam, an Assistant Editor-in-Chief with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who was kidnapped on Thursday, has regained his freedom. Maduakolam announced his release through phone calls to some of his colleagues at about 11:51 p.m. on Saturday. He explained that he was released after his family had paid an undisclosed amount as ransom…

The Police Command in Kaduna State has announced the recovery of two stolen vehicles and the detention of six suspects, as well as a suspected kidnapper. ASP Mansir Hassan, the Command’s Spokesperson, confirmed the developments in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna. He said on October 25, at approximately 20:00 hours, a patrol team…

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious kidnapper and recovered a sum of N547,000, part of a ransom collected

The Nasarawa Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered a sum of N547,000, part of a ransom collected in a recent kidnapping. The Commissioner of Police, Nadada Umar, said the arrest was made possible due to the command's dogged fight against criminals ravaging the state. The command's Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ranham…

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper, Philip Onoghosa, in the Sapele area of the state.

The Police Command in Yobe says it has rescued a 10-year-old boy from a suspected kidnapper in Bauchi State. DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the command’s spokesman, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Friday. He said the suspect, 43, was arrested on Oct. 18 in neighbouring Darazo, Bauchi State, where he…

In a dramatic move, Bello Turji, the notorious kidnapper and the most wanted bandit who has claimed responsibility for most prominent terrorist attacks in Northwest Nigeria, released a video clip where he was surrounded by his deadly gang and passed a vote of confidence in the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa

Two students of Kogi State University, Kabba (KSUK) have been kidnapped and a ransom of ₦50 million demanded for their release. The students were abducted last Friday, the same day the Caretaker Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Council, Dare Michael, and his aides were taken hostage. While the chairman was released due to health challenges, the three…

A special team of the Delta State Police Command deployed to Ughelli has killed a suspected kidnapper, while others escaped following a gun battle at Oviri Ogor forest, Ugheli North Local Council of the state.

Operatives of Dragon Patrol Teams 25 and 31 attached to Delta State Police Command have arrested a 62-year-old suspected illicit drugs dealer along Kwale/Ogwashi-Uku road. Confirming the incident in Asaba, yesterday, the command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the suspect, one David Ikama, was arrested at about 5:00 p.m., on May 22, 2024. Edafe explained that the…

Personnel of Operation Delta Safe deployed by the state Police Command to the River Niger Head Bridge have arrested a 43-year-old suspected

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for an immediate halt to allegations tarnishing the reputation of Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle. HURIWA in a statement advised Matawalle to explore litigation to silence those spreading defamatory falsehoods against him. The association's national coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, emphasised that the…