Kidnapping: Turning captives to cash, by Ken Ugbechie
Kidnapping has become a daily feature in Nigeria’s insecurity menu. Very disturbing. From the eerie abduction of Chibok school girls under President Goodluck Jonathan until now, kidnapping and kidnappers have…
Time to temper the headlines on Nigeria’s security challenges
By Bayo Onanuga I woke up Tuesday to read some hair-raising headlines about kidnapping and killings in our country. “Over 17,000 Nigerians abducted under Buhari and Tinubu”, screamed one…
Bloody Thursday in Anambra, a witness recounts scary moments of gun battle
“It was a rain of bullets at Uga Roundabout, Aguata LGA , Anambra state, this evening 28 /12 /2023 around 5:50 pm as unknown gunmen came in their terrific numbers…
Travel advisory: US warns citizens not to travel to 18 states in Nigeria (Full list)
The United States has listed no fewer than 18 states in Nigeria with a flat “do not travel” warning to its citizens, citing rampant cases of terrorism, armed robbery and…
Murder of journalist in Zamfara: IPI Nigeria demands thorough investigation
The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has on Thursday called on the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies, including the State Security Service (SSS) to immediately launch…
NAWOJ demands justice for Hanifa, slain Kano pupil, others
January 23, 2022 The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has condemned the alleged kidnap and eventual killing of a five-year-old child, Hanifa Abubakar, in Kano by her teacher. The…
Kidnapping, others: Buhari orders security agencies to be ruthless
November 26, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has again directed security agencies to urgently address the resurgence of kidnapping and other crimes on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway and on other roads across…
Kidnapping: A greater than bank robbery is here
November 9, 2021 There is a lucrative business in Nigeria. Currently, it might just be the highest paying, after politics. It’s called kidnapping, abduction or whatever nomenclatural designation you may…
Northern governors in crucial meeting over VAT, insecurity
September 27, 2021 Northern State Governors on Monday held an emergency meeting in Kaduna to discuss the progress and major concerns of the region. Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau State…
Buhari: I’m worried about kidnapping of students in Kaduna, Niger
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday directed the military, police and intelligence agencies to ensure safe and early release of all kidnapped victims, expressing concern over attacks on Kaduna and Niger States,…