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Police officers conducting a rescue operation in Kano State.

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Kano APC Chairman Freed After 68 Days in Kidnappers’ Custody

Abdullahi Alasan Beli, the APC chairman in Rogo, was rescued by police after two months of captivity.

Soldiers in action during a rescue operation

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Soldiers Successfully Rescue Three Women Abducted in Plateau State

Three young women kidnapped in Plateau State have been rescued by soldiers after a swift operation.

Two men being escorted to court by security operatives.

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Kidnap Suspects Admit Guilt and Seek Forgiveness in Court

Two men on trial for abducting NYSC members confess in court and ask for leniency.

Nigerian soldiers during a security operation.

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Nigerian Troops Kill Three Suspected Kidnappers in Kogi State Operation

Troops recover weapons and ammunition during a raid on kidnappers’ hideouts.

Two men in court accused of kidnapping NYSC members.

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Two Men Deny Kidnapping NYSC Members in Court

Two suspects accused of abducting prospective NYSC members plead not guilty.

Troops conducting a rescue operation in Kebbi State.

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Military Rescues Nine Kidnapped Victims and Recovers Livestock in Kebbi State

Troops in Kebbi State rescue nine people from kidnappers and recover over 100 animals.

A road sign near Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.

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Families Plead for Help After Kidnappers Demand N25 Million for Abducted Travellers

Ten people, including nine National Youth Service Corps members, were kidnapped in Ogun State.

A road sign for Ijebu-Ode and Ibadan in Nigeria.

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Family Pleads for Help After Ex-Corps Member Abducted on Ijebu-Ode–Ibadan Road

The family of Dapo, a former National Youth Service Corps member, seeks government assistance after his kidnapping.

A road in Benue State, Nigeria, where the kidnapping occurred.

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Kidnappers Release Husband and Five Mourners in Benue After Ransom Paid

A widow’s husband and five mourners were freed after being abducted while transporting her body for burial.

Nigerian soldiers in action during a military operation.

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Nigerian Army Kills Two Kidnappers and Seizes Large Cache of Ammunition in Kogi State

The Nigerian Army’s operation in Kogi State results in the death of two suspected kidnappers and the recovery of weapons.

Peter Obi speaking at a town hall meeting in Calabar

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Peter Obi Promises to Tackle Kidnapping and Insecurity in Nigeria

At a town hall meeting, presidential candidate Peter Obi pledges to confront kidnappers and prioritize national unity.

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Two Visually Impaired Individuals Kidnapped in Plateau State

Suspected kidnappers abduct two visually impaired persons returning to Jos from Benue.

Illustration of armed men in a rural setting

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Gunmen Kidnap 14 Students from Islamic School in Niger State

Fourteen students were taken by armed men while working on a farm in Niger State.

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Nigerian Troops Raid Kidnappers’ Hideout in Kogi State Forest

Nigerian Army troops recover ammunition and other items during an operation in Kogi.

CCTV footage capturing a kidnapping incident in Edo State.

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Edo Governor’s Anti-Kidnapping Measures Lead to Death Sentences for Four Criminals

Four kidnappers in Edo State have been sentenced to death after a high-profile case linked to a viral CCTV video.

Protesters holding banners supporting IPOB and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

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IPOB Responds to DSS Arrest of Five Suspects in NYSC Kidnapping Case

The Indigenous People of Biafra express concerns over the recent arrest of suspects linked to the abduction of NYSC members.

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Three Men Sentenced to Death for Kidnapping Catholic Priests in Adamawa

An Adamawa State High Court has handed down death sentences to three men for kidnapping two Catholic priests in 2025.

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Court Urges Quick Trials for Five Suspected Kidnappers in Imo State

A court in Owerri has called for faster trials for five suspects accused of kidnapping NYSC members.

Nigeria Police officers conducting operations against bandits

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Nigeria Police Begin Operations to Combat Banditry and Kidnapping Nationwide

The Nigeria Police Force has launched operations to target bandits and violent criminals across the country.

Five suspects being escorted to court for kidnapping charges.

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Five Suspects Plead Not Guilty in Imo State Kidnapping Case

Five individuals accused of kidnapping 20 youth corps members and others in Imo State have denied the charges.