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Nigeria Kidnappings

In the last 2 hours

Joint security task force kill IPOB/Esn member in shootout in Imo The Nation, Nigeria02:29

Earlier today

Tension as gunmen kidnap Apga chieftain, community leader in Anambra Legit NG00:57

Gunmen kidnap Anambra community leader, Apga chieftain The Punch00:27

Yesterday

Tension Mounts In Anambra Community As Gunmen Abduct President General, APGA Chieftain Naija News19:00 4-Oct-24

Tension in Umunze as community leaders abducted amid heavy gunfire Vanguard, Nigeria17:32 4-Oct-24

Imo: Security operatives raid IPOB camp, rescue traditional ruler, others Daily Post17:28 4-Oct-24

Police raid ESN camp in Imo, rescue traditional ruler, other kidnap victims Politics Nigeria17:20 4-Oct-24

Troops kill 118 terrorists, arrest 97 criminals, rescue 96 kidnap victims The Nation, Nigeria16:26 4-Oct-24

Ondo: Amotekun foils five kidnap attempts, rescues nine kidnap victims Vanguard, Nigeria16:21 4-Oct-24

Imo Traditional Ruler, Others Rescued As Security Operatives Raid IPOB Camp Channels Television16:04 4-Oct-24

Just In: Bandits Kill Kebbi APC Chairman After Failed Kidnap Attempt Independent Nigeria14:41 4-Oct-24

Mayowa Akinroye, Victim Of Kidnapping Recounts Ordeal, Seeks More Security Consciousness Independent Nigeria14:13 4-Oct-24

Amotekun thwarts 5 kidnap attempts, rescues 9 kidnap victims in Ondo Daily Post14:12 4-Oct-24

JUST IN: Bandits kill APC chairman in Kebbi state after failed attempt to kill party chieftain Politics Nigeria12:05 4-Oct-24

An analysis of demographic, socio-economic and clinical variables for mental illness and mental illness relapse in… Nature.com11:38 4-Oct-24

Wike: Governor Fubara, Rivers People Held Hostage – Ann-Kio Briggs Naija News10:44 4-Oct-24

FCT Police storms kidnappers’ hideous, arrests four, others News Diary Online09:16 4-Oct-24

Turji’s accusations: Shocking truth or false claims? Nigerian Guardian07:40 4-Oct-24

Police bust kidnappers’ den, arrest four, recover arms in Abuja Nigerian Guardian07:38 4-Oct-24

In the last 7 days

Enough Is Enough, Surrender Or Face Death – Tinubu Warns Terrorists, Bandits, Kidnappers The Will22:05 3-Oct-24

Gunmen Kill APC LG Chairman In Kebbi Channels Television21:15 3-Oct-24

We're hiding released kidnapped victim for safety, says family The Nation, Nigeria19:25 3-Oct-24

Police Arrest Four Notorious Kidnappers, Discover Their Hideout In Suleja Forest Independent Nigeria19:14 3-Oct-24

Police arrest four notorious kidnappers, uncover hideout in Suleja forest Politics Nigeria17:05 3-Oct-24

Tinubu to bandits, terrorists: your time is up The Nation, Nigeria17:00 3-Oct-24

Man bags 7 years jail for abducting 16-year-old girl in Lagos Daily Post16:22 3-Oct-24

Insecurity: personal stories of victims and survivors The Punch14:57 3-Oct-24

Insecurity in Borno: Ndume urges Tinubu to engage services of military contractors Champion Newspapers Limited14:37 3-Oct-24

FCT Police storm kidnappers’ hideout, arrest four, foil planned attacks BusinessDay NG12:57 3-Oct-24

Suspected kidnapper dies in gun battle with Police in Delta Daily Post12:17 3-Oct-24

Gunmen Kill APC Chairman, Bala In Kebbi Naija News11:39 3-Oct-24

How we averted attacks on govt institutions, estates in FCT on October 1 - Police The Nation, Nigeria11:33 3-Oct-24

Gunmen kill APC chieftain, Bala in Kebbi Vanguard, Nigeria11:23 3-Oct-24

Police raid kidnapper hideouts, arrest 4 suspects in Abuja Vanguard, Nigeria10:53 3-Oct-24

Police Arrest Four Notorious Kidnappers In Abuja Naija News09:58 3-Oct-24

Gunmen abduct couple, one other in Edo Daily Post09:14 3-Oct-24

Police Say Arrested Four Notorious Kidnappers In FCT Channels Television08:10 3-Oct-24

JNI seeks govt partnership, inclusion in Kwara The Daily Trust05:05 3-Oct-24

Time to give Tukur Mamu a fair trial Tribune Online00:35 3-Oct-24

Invest money on insecurity, acquire arms, ammunition – Group urges Tinubu Daily Post19:34 2-Oct-24

Military rescues 38 captives, halts Boko Haram’s supply chains in Borno BusinessDay NG10:19 2-Oct-24

Kwara Vigilante Commander Killed During Rescue Of Kidnapped Victims Channels Television09:57 2-Oct-24

Troops rescue 38 hostages, disrupt Boko Haram supply chain Daily Post09:45 2-Oct-24

Troops nab 10 suspected B’Haram terrorists, two female kidnapping informants in Taraba Nigerian Guardian07:53 2-Oct-24

It’s hot chase and death for Kaduna terrorists Vanguard, Nigeria07:41 2-Oct-24

Abducted Anambra LP Guber Candidate: Court adjourns hearing The Authority07:00 2-Oct-24

Security: the realities, tasks ahead The Nation, Nigeria05:51 2-Oct-24

Again, Mnjtf Intercepts Terrorists’ Logistics Syndicate in Borno, Rescues 38 ThisDay Live04:01 2-Oct-24

Afenifere Chief, Ayo Opadokun, Faults Tinubu over Security Situation in Nigeria ThisDay Live04:01 2-Oct-24

64th Anniversary: Boko Haram terrorists abduct 15 farmers in Borno Vanguard, Nigeria21:46 1-Oct-24

Troops Rescue 40 Hostages In Borno Channels Television17:50 1-Oct-24

Troops Nab Eight Boko Haram Terrorists, Two Kidnapper Informants In Taraba Channels Television14:42 1-Oct-24

Troops arrest 8 terrorists suspect, 2 kidnapper’s informant in Taraba News Diary Online11:19 1-Oct-24

ASUU Zonal Coordinator escapes from kidnappers in Edo News Diary Online10:41 1-Oct-24

Eight Suspected Boko Haram Terrorists Arrested In Taraba Naija News10:30 1-Oct-24

Army arrests eight suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Taraba The Punch09:46 1-Oct-24

Nigeria@64: Tinubu Promises Reduction In Food Prices, Living Costs Channels Television08:41 1-Oct-24

Again, troops arrest 8 Boko Haram terrorists, female kidnappers’ informants in Taraba Daily Post07:13 1-Oct-24

Imo Police nab 4 child traffickers, rescue 3 victims sold for N1m Daily Post06:22 1-Oct-24

Worrisome State Of Renewed Banditry In Kaduna Communities Leadership, Nigeria06:08 1-Oct-24

European Policymakers Must Protect Human Rights And Address Security Failures In Nigeria – OpEd Eurasia Review04:35 1-Oct-24

Gunmen kill Benue IDP in farm The Daily Trust01:43 1-Oct-24

Ex-Emirate Official Arrested For Killing Emirs Family Members In Taraba Independent Nigeria17:19 30-Sept-24

Nigeria can’t find peace despite huge annual budget for security BusinessDay NG17:07 30-Sept-24

Benin zonal coordinator of Asuu escapes from kidnappers' den The Nation, Nigeria15:02 30-Sept-24

ASUU zonal coordinator, Prof Igbafen escapes from kidnappers’ den Daily Post13:47 30-Sept-24

Abducted Asuu zonal coordinator regains freedom Nigerian Guardian13:12 30-Sept-24

Insecurity: Encourage youths to embrace education, ex-perm sec tells FG The Punch12:45 30-Sept-24

Troops eliminate eight terrorists, rescue 40 hostages – Army The Nation, Nigeria10:57 30-Sept-24

Troops eliminate 8 terrorists, rescue 40 hostages – Army News Diary Online10:35 30-Sept-24

Just In: Tension as bandits attack defence minister’s hometown in Zamfara, kill... Legit NG10:15 30-Sept-24

Ex-Taraba Emirate official arrested over kidnap, killing of Emir’s family members Politics Nigeria09:52 30-Sept-24

Nigerian troops eliminate 8 terrorists, rescue 40 hostages – Army Daily Nigerian09:44 30-Sept-24

Why kidnapping persists despite NIN-SIM linkage — Ex-minister Pantami Tribune Online08:47 30-Sept-24

Soldiers kill eight terrorists, rescue 40 hostages The Punch08:41 30-Sept-24

Self-defence by communities, another pointer to state police Nigerian Guardian07:18 30-Sept-24

Police nab ex-convict for kidnapping, armed robbery in Edo Nigerian Guardian07:06 30-Sept-24

Bandits kill two, kidnap 40 at defence minister’s hometown Premium Times, Nigeria06:39 30-Sept-24

Army troops free 40 hostages, neutralize eight terrorists, recover arms, ammunition Daily Post06:13 30-Sept-24

Bandits abduct Nurtw Chairman, three children in Kaduna BusinessDay NG00:59 30-Sept-24

9 months after, NARD begs FG to secure release of abducted doctor The Daily Trust21:16 29-Sept-24

Top politicians Secretly fueling banditry in Nigeria – Shinkafi alleges Report Afrique15:30 29-Sept-24

Police, army foil kidnap attempts, rescue 6 victims in Katsina Daily Nigerian14:14 29-Sept-24

Police foil two kidnap attempts, rescue of six kidnapped victims in Katsina The Nation, Nigeria13:20 29-Sept-24

Police, army foil kidnap attempts, rescue six victims in Katsina Nigerian Guardian09:46 29-Sept-24

Police, soldiers engage kidnappers in shootout, rescue victims – Official Premium Times, Nigeria08:57 29-Sept-24

Men WHO replace highway robbers: Roads, waterways in 17 states where kidnappers reign Vanguard, Nigeria08:22 29-Sept-24

Katsina: Gunshots as police, army engage kidnappers in gun duel Daily Post06:43 29-Sept-24

Police Reveals Major Route For Kidnappers, Other Criminals Politics Nigeria14:01 28-Sept-24

BREAKING: Troops Arrest Ex-Accountant For Leading Kidnappers To Abduct, Murder Taraba Monarch… Politics Nigeria08:56 28-Sept-24

In the last month

Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Robber, Recover Property From Abuja Hideout Channels Television21:00 27-Sept-24

Police Arrest 40-Year-Old Ex-Convict For Alleged Kidnapping, Armed Robbery Independent Nigeria19:56 27-Sept-24

Shi’ites cry out as police hold 100 members, babies, nursing mothers ‘hostage’ in Abuja Vanguard, Nigeria19:52 27-Sept-24

Six Farmers Abducted In Katsina Rescued By Security Forces Independent Nigeria19:36 27-Sept-24

Police detain 40-year-old ex-convict for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery Politics Nigeria19:21 27-Sept-24

Police nab ex-convict over alleged kidnapping, armed robbery Daily Post17:47 27-Sept-24

Six Abducted Katsina Farmers Rescued by Security Operatives ThisDay Live17:10 27-Sept-24

Banditry Allegation: Court okays suit to compel FG to probe ex-Gov Matawalle Vanguard, Nigeria15:08 27-Sept-24

Kidnappers Kill One In Ekiti, Police Rescue Four Independent Nigeria14:19 27-Sept-24

Kidnappers kill one in Ekiti as Police rescue 4 victims Daily Post11:20 27-Sept-24

Military eliminates 1,937 terrorists, arrests 2,782, rescues 1,854 abductees in Q3 News Diary Online07:14 27-Sept-24

Gunmen kidnap Provost of School of Nursing Imo The Nation, Nigeria20:15 26-Sept-24

Amotekun arrests suspected kidnappers, rescues victims in Ondo Nigerian Guardian17:46 26-Sept-24

Nigerian military troops killed 1937 terrorists, arrested 2782 in 3rd quarter – DHQ The Authority16:35 26-Sept-24

Military killed 1,937 terrorists, arrested 2,782 suspects, rescued 1,854 hostages in third quarter: Dhq Peoples Gazette14:49 26-Sept-24

Military eliminates 1,937 terrorists, apprehends 2,782 suspects in Q3 – DHQ News Diary Online13:56 26-Sept-24

Obaigbena Advise Nigerian Army Against Arresting Protesters But Kidnappers The Will13:38 26-Sept-24

Military eliminates 1,937 terrorists, apprehends 2,782 suspects Daily Post13:23 26-Sept-24

One Fatally Wounded, Four Saved From Armed Abductors In Ekiti Independent Nigeria13:11 26-Sept-24

NUJ Bemoans Kidnapping Of Ogun Member, Seun Odunlami Independent Nigeria13:11 26-Sept-24

Amotekun rescues four victims, arrests notorious kidnap kingpins in Ondo Vanguard, Nigeria12:41 26-Sept-24

Ondo Amotekun rescues four kidnapped victims The Nation, Nigeria12:15 26-Sept-24

Amotekun Arrests Kidnap Kingpins, Rescues Abducted Victims In Ondo Independent Nigeria10:55 26-Sept-24

One Killed, Four Rescued from Kidnappers in Ekiti ThisDay Live10:35 26-Sept-24

Amotekun Nab Kidnap Kingpins In Ondo Naija News10:07 26-Sept-24

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