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Police confirm abduction of four in Oyo, launch rescue mission

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of four persons by suspected bandits along the Igbeti–Kishi Road in Oyo State. Police Public Relations Officer Ayanlade Olayinka said the victims were travelling in a vehicle on the route when the attackers struck and forced them into the bush. He noted that the case was immediately reported to the command, prompting a swift security response. According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, has ordered a coordinated search and rescue operation involving police tactical teams, other security agencies and local vigilante groups. The teams are carrying out sustained bush combing and patrols around identified flashpoints in the area. Olayinka assured residents that the command is doing everything possible to rescue the victims unharmed and to arrest those behind the attack. He urged people living around the Igbeti–Kishi axis […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 5, 2026

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Savannah Guthrie Urges Mother’s Safe Return

Savannah Guthrie has made a heartfelt plea for the safe return of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for two weeks in a suspected kidnapping. In a video message, Savannah urged anyone with information to “do the right thing,” emphasizing that her mother’s loved ones “still have hope.” Authorities are investigating DNA found on a glove recovered near Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona, home. The glove appears to match one worn by a suspect captured on doorbell-camera footage the night Nancy Guthrie disappeared on 1 February. The FBI said the glove was found in a field about three kilometers from Guthrie’s residence. While investigators collected multiple gloves from the area, only one contained DNA relevant to the case. Preliminary tests suggest the DNA could help identify an unknown male suspect once confirmed. Earlier video footage shows a masked man […]

Abubakar February 16, 2026

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Nigeria

Bandits raid Kwara community, abduct four in midnight attack

Suspected bandits have attacked a community in Kwara State, kidnapping four residents during a midnight raid. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday when the armed men invaded the area, shooting into the air and forcing residents out of their homes. The attackers were said to have abducted a man, a woman and her two female children before escaping into the nearby forest. Community sources explained that the assault lasted several minutes without any immediate security response, leaving villagers terrified and helpless. A local leader described the assault as another sign of rising insecurity in the axis, where previous attacks and kidnappings have been reported. He said many residents now live in fear and are afraid to stay out late or travel at night. Security agencies in Kwara, including the police and vigilante groups, have reportedly launched a […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 15, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops rescue eight kidnapped wedding guests in Kano

Troops of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued eight of the 10 people abducted by suspected terrorists at a wedding in Dabawa, Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. The victims were kidnapped on Wednesday when gunmen in military camouflage reportedly stormed the ceremony and took them away.​ A military source said soldiers deployed in an ambush position along the Yankwada River line moved quickly towards the area after receiving a distress call. They made contact with the fleeing attackers at Garu village in neighbouring Katsina State and pursued them towards the Katsina–Gidan Mutum Daya road axis.​ During the operation, eight of the abducted girls were safely rescued and have since been reunited with their families. Efforts are ongoing to track down the bandits and secure the release of the remaining two victims.​ The source added that patrols and clearance […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 12, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops destroy kidnappers’ camps, arrest 13 in Edo

Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed kidnappers’ camps in Edo North Senatorial District, arresting 13 suspects and recovering weapons, drugs and other items.​ Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations for 4 Brigade, Capt Kennedy Anyanwu, said the February 4 operation was carried out by troops of 4 Brigade in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force, Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and Edo State Security Corps. He said the raids focused on Osara, Auchi and Okpella communities in Etsako West Local Government Area.​ According to him, the clearance operation, codenamed Operation IGBO DANU 1, led to the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and drug peddlers. Items seized included a pump action gun, live cartridges, a locally made pistol, a POS machine, cutlasses, mobile phones, a digital camera, codeine syrup, weighing scales, substances suspected to be cannabis sativa, tramadol […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 6, 2026

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Nigeria

Savannah Guthrie begs kidnappers to prove mom is alive

US television anchor Savannah Guthrie has tearfully pleaded with her mother’s kidnappers to provide clear proof that the 84 year old is still alive.​ In an emotional video posted on social media, the 54 year old Today show co host said her family needs to be sure her mother, Nancy Guthrie, is in their custody and unharmed. She warned that voices and images can be easily manipulated and asked the kidnappers to send undeniable evidence.​ Surrounded by relatives, she addressed the abductors directly, saying the family is ready to listen and wants to work with them to secure Nancy’s safe return. She also spoke about her mother’s fragile health, explaining that she lives in constant pain and now has no access to the medicines she needs to survive and avoid suffering.​ Police in Arizona believe Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 5, 2026

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Nigeria

Bandits burn Niger police station, church, abduct five in fresh attack

Bandits have again attacked Agwara local government area of Niger State, burning the divisional police station and a church and abducting about five residents in an early morning raid. The gunmen stormed Agwara in the early hours of Sunday, first overrunning the local police station before setting it ablaze. They later moved to the United Methodist Church in the town, where they burnt part of the building. This is the same area where about 300 pupils, students and teachers of St Mary’s Catholic School were abducted last year. Niger State police spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said the bandits invaded the station at about 3:40 a.m. A police tactical team engaged them but was eventually overpowered. He said the attackers used suspected dynamite to blow up and burn the station before heading to the church and other parts of the community, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 1, 2026

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Nigeria

Over 160 ECWA church members held by kidnappers in Kaduna, Kogi

More than 160 members of the Evangelical Church Winning All are currently being held by kidnappers in Kaduna and Kogi states, the church leadership has revealed. ECWA President, Rev Job Bagat, said in a statement that about 100 members from the Kwassam District Church Council and 30 from the Saminaka District Church Council in Kaduna State, as well as 30 from the Kabba District Church Council in Kogi State, were already in captivity before the latest abduction in Kajuru. He described the situation as deeply distressing and a reflection of the worsening insecurity facing communities across the country. The church expressed concern over what it called persistent and targeted attacks on Christian communities, clergy and ordinary citizens. It said these attacks amount to a direct assault on constitutional rights to life, worship and security. According to the statement, ECWA pastors, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 30, 2026

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Nigeria

Kidnapping: Police arrest suspected kidnappers after overhauling Ekpoma division

The Edo State Police Command says it has arrested several suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma after carrying out a major overhaul of the town’s divisional police headquarters. The move follows days of public outrage over repeated abductions and a protest that turned violent at the weekend.​ Police Commissioner Monday Agbonika ordered the redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer and other key personnel at the Ekpoma Division as part of efforts to rebuild public trust. He also directed intensified intelligence led operations and patrols to dismantle kidnapping networks in Esan West and other parts of Edo State.​ The command said new tactical teams have been stationed in identified flashpoints, while plainclothes operatives are tracking gangs linked to recent abductions captured on CCTV. Residents were urged to share credible information and assured that reports of extortion or misconduct by police officers would be […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 13, 2026

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Nigeria

Police arrest 50 protesters after Ekpoma anti kidnap rally

Police have arrested about 50 people in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, after a protest over rising kidnapping turned violent. The demonstration, which began on Saturday as a peaceful march against insecurity, later saw bonfires and the blocking of major roads, including the Benin Abuja highway.​ The Edo State Police Command said hoodlums hijacked the protest and were involved in looting, vandalising shops and attacking traders. A police statement added that extra tactical teams were deployed to restore order and prevent further damage.​ During the unrest, a soldier allegedly shot and injured a 32 year old man, identified as Osagie Abraham, who is now receiving treatment at Eromoele Medical Centre, Ekpoma. The officer has been identified and reported to the relevant military authorities for disciplinary action, according to the police.​ Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika said […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 12, 2026

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