Saturday, June 20, 2026

Kidnapping

June 18, 2026

APC diaspora chieftain seeks special national security courts for terrorists, kidnappers, others

Mr Lawal said the country deserved a justice system that matches the courage of its security personnel and the aspirations of its people.

June 17, 2026

Police arrest 13 terror suspects, rescue Kebbi kidnap victim

Mr Hadejia further noted that four suspected Lakurawa bandits were arrested on June 7, along the Ka’oje-Bakin Ruwa Road in the Bagudo LGA.

Kebbi State CP Umar Hadejia
June 14, 2026

Insecurity: Don’t surrender to fear, CAN tells Nigerians

“Let us continue to pray fervently for our nation, support affected families and communities, and refuse to surrender to fear,” he said.

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
June 13, 2026

Killings, kidnappings in Nigeria worsened by poor database: Defence Minister

Mr Musa noted that many criminal networks exploited gaps in identity management. 

Christopher Musa
June 12, 2026

State police should be Democracy Day gift to Nigerians, APC diaspora chieftain says

“It has become increasingly evident that a highly centralised policing structure is overstretched in a nation of more than 220 million people,” he said.

Police officers
June 12, 2026

Troops arrest five suspected kidnappers, seize weapons in Borno raid

Preliminary investigations linked the suspects to kidnapping and other criminal activities in parts of the state.

five suspected kidnappers
June 11, 2026

FBI offers $1 million reward for information on fugitive murderer, drug trafficker

According to the FBI, the fugitive is wanted for alleged murder, kidnapping, drug distribution and fraud related crimes amongst others crimes.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
June 8, 2026

NASFAT holds global prayer for Nigeria’s security, peace

He said the prayer session was held simultaneously at 360 locations worldwide.

NASFAT (Credit: NASFAT)
June 2, 2026

Delta assembly, police unite to tackle security challenges

Mr Guwor pledged continued legislative support for policies and initiatives aimed at enhancing security and promoting peace.

Delta Assembly speaker Dennis Guwor
May 26, 2026

Gov Radda’s aide linked to abduction of eight-year-old child suspended

Mr Aliyu-Garwa is among the suspects connected to the kidnapping of an eight-year-old boy at Sardauna Estate in Katsina metropolis.

Radda, Nura Aliyu-Garwa