The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT Global) has expressed deep concern over what it described as disturbing figures surrounding kidnapping and insecurity in Nigeria, warning that the trend poses a grave threat to human life and national stability. In a statement signed by its Country Director, Amb. Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, the …
Combined security operatives have arrested four suspected kidnappers in a forest at Ewu, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. The suspects were apprehended following a shootout with security operatives during an operation in the area. Confirming the development, the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said the suspects have been transferred …
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of veteran photojournalist Malam Umar Usman. DSP Mansir Hassan, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed the abduction on Tuesday in Kaduna, noting that investigations have begun to secure the journalist’s safe release. “We are trying our best to rescue him unhurt,” he said. READ ALSO: Tinted Glass Permit …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command recorded major security gains between October and December 2025. During the period, officers arrested 160 suspects, rescued dozens of victims and recovered a large cache of weapons, including 21 AK-47 rifles and 1,700 rounds of live ammunition. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, disclosed …
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested ten suspects in a coordinated intelligence crackdown on gunrunning, drug trafficking and kidnapping across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The operations covered Plateau, Adamawa, Kaduna, Zamfara, Lagos, Ondo, Kogi and the FCT. Police recovered 19 firearms, including seven AK-47 rifles, three pump-action guns, two single-barrel …
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday administered the oath of office to former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (rtd), as the new Minister of Defence. The brief ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, a day after the Senate confirmed his nomination following a five-hour screening session. General Musa’s appointment follows the resignation …
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has confirmed the release of 38 worshippers abducted during last week’s attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area. The victims were freed on Sunday after several days of coordinated operations involving security agencies and federal authorities. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, …
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State and the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora have condemned the early-morning abduction of pupils, students, teachers, and a security guard from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area. The attackers reportedly stormed the school between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., seriously …
Bandits who abducted about 35 worshippers from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, have reportedly demanded N100 million ransom for each victim. The attack occurred on Tuesday evening, during a church service, when gunmen killed some worshippers and abducted others. A live-streamed video captured the service as …
Armed terrorists have abducted students from St. Mary’s Catholic School in the Papiri community of Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. The attack, which occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, plunged the rural community into panic as gunmen reportedly stormed the school premises and whisked away an unconfirmed number of pupils. Confirming the incident, the …
