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Kidnapping

August 7, 2024

Kano forest security received 19 complaints in July: Commander

The Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service said it received 19 complaints in July.

NHFSS commander, Abdullahi Al-Ameen,
July 9, 2024

FUDMA: Katsina university says its workers act as informants for bandits

”We have found them and handed over their contacts to one of the security agencies for further investigation. But we have not heard anything from the securities,” said FUDMA.

FUDMA, bandits
July 7, 2024

NUJ condemns abduction of Kaduna journalists, families

The statement expressed dismay at the abduction of the journalists alongside their wives and children.

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July 2, 2024

Benue: Court remands five cattle rearers for kidnap, rape, armed robbery

He alleged that the cattle rearers shot and killed on the spot one of the drivers, GabriAto Okpale, and moved over 20 passengers to Oglewu Forest.

Cattles
June 22, 2024

Attacker of Nancy Pelosi’s husband convicted again by California court

A California jury convicted David DePape of kidnapping, burglary, false imprisonment, threatening the family member of a public official, and dissuading a witness.

David DePape and Paul Pelosi
June 19, 2024

Amotekun nabs 600 alleged bandits, human traffickers, others in Ondo

The Ondo State Security Network Agency says it prosecuted at least 600 suspects for different crimes between January and June. 

Amotekun
June 16, 2024

Governor Ododo warns criminals to stay away from Kogi

Mr Ododo appreciated the heads of all security agencies, vigilantes, and hunters for working together to protect the lives and property of the citizenry.

Ahmed Ododo
June 11, 2024

Locals, not herdsmen, are responsible for most kidnapping cases in Edo: CP

The CP said that the police gathered from victims rescued that most kidnappers were not herdsmen.

Edo State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye,
June 5, 2024

Police arrest 19 suspected criminals in Kano, recover weapons

Mr Kiyawa said that the command’s robust crime prevention patrols led to the arrest of the suspects.

Police Officer
May 28, 2024

Number of distressed Nigerians rising because of Tinubu’s harsh economic policies: Psychiatrists

“One can say that an average Nigerian is put under pressure. More Nigerians are more distressed now than before,” said Mr Obindo.

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