Thursday, June 18, 2026

Kidnap

June 10, 2026

Gov Okpebholo shuts down Edo schools as SSS uncovers plot to kidnap students

The Edo government shut down three secondary schools in the Akoko-Edo LGA after intelligence reports of a mass abduction of students.

Okpebholo
February 24, 2026

Group petitions Gov. Uzodimma, accuses Imo police’s anti-kidnapping unit Tiger Base of rights violations 

The group noted that over 200 persons had either died or disappeared in the custody of the anti-kidnapping unit between 2021 and 2025, without any established sanction.

Tiger Base officers and Governor Hope Uzodimma
January 25, 2026

Oyo police rescue kidnap victim hours after abduction

Mr Olayinka said that efforts had been intensified to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.

Police officers
November 8, 2025

Six suspects arrested over kidnap, sale of three schoolchildren

The state police spokesperson stated that the children had been rescued and reunited with their families and suspects charged to court.

Police officer
July 15, 2025

Gunmen kidnap Nasarawa’s permanent secretary

The police command in Nasarawa has confirmed the abduction of Yusuf Musa, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, by gunmen.

Shetima Jauro-Mohammed
June 4, 2025

Allegation Russia kidnapped 20,000 Ukrainian children false: Official

Ms Zakharova accused the Ukrainian government of fabricating the numbers

RUSSIAN FLAG
March 11, 2025

Lagos: Police nab couple for kidnapping online vendor for ransom

“They stripped her, beat her up and took her nude pictures,” the spokesperson said.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin
March 9, 2025

Church member nabbed over alleged kidnap of two priests

The police said that the rescued priests the victims were receiving medical attention.

Adamawa State
January 18, 2025

Ex-AIG Odumosu’s wife kidnapped in Ogun

The police spokesperson said the victim was kidnapped at about 9:55 p.m. on Thursday while entering her home.

Hakeem Odumosu
May 24, 2024

Five kidnap victims rescued in Kogi: Police

The police command in Kogi says it rescued five kidnapped victims in the Adogo forest.

Female police officers