It’s a shame that kidnapping still happens during Ramadan – Chief Imam
The Chief Imam of Cross River Central Mosque, Alhaji Kabir Olowolayemo, has described the Ramadan as a period of self-restraint, control and discipline, as well as spiritual transformation for all…
Police make a haul; arrest 47 suspects, recover cash, arms
The Police have arrested 47 suspects for allegedly being involved in kidnapping, unlawful possession of weapons and other criminal offences. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba, announced…
Fulani terrorists overrun Delta communities, victim recounts horrible experience
Fulani terrorists have taken over communities in Delta State and the police seemed incapable of taming their kidnapping and looting activities. The latest victim of the growing abduction of innocent…
17 Turkish nationals kidnapped in one week; police widen dragnet
Nigerian police have confirmed the abduction of four Turkish nationals at a pub in Kwara State bringing total number of Turkish nationals kidnapped this month to 17. But the police…
Army court martials 14 officers and soldiers for kidnapping, murder
The Nigerian Army said on Saturday it has begun proceedings to court martial 14 officers and soldiers accused of murder, kidnapping and desertion, among other criminal offences. Inaugurating the court…
Gunmen abduct Port Harcourt businessman
Kidnappers on Tuesday night abducted a businessman, Mr. Emmanuel Nwogu, on his business premises in GRA Port Harcourt in the presence of helpless clients and onlookers. Witnesses said the armed…
Highway robberies, kidnapping worry Okowa, tasks police
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has charged the police to check rising kidnapping and violent crime rate in the country, saying they have become the police’s great challenge. Okowa made…
End kidnapping: Buratai charges officers
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Thursday charged officers to redouble effort toward tackling spate of kidnapping and cattle rustling in the country. Buratai gave the…
Nigerian Army arrests 23 suspected cultists, 15 pipeline vandals
April 21, 2018 The Nigerian Army said on Saturday that it arrested 23 suspected cultists, who were conducting physical training for new recruits, initiation, robbery and kidnapping. The army also…
NSCDC decorates 69 newly promoted officers in Niger
March 23, 2018 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Friday decorated 69 newly promoted officers in Niger Command with their new ranks. Addressing the officers after the…