A spate of kidnappings and targeted killings has heightened fears over insecurity, with reports suggesting possible collusion between some law enforcement officers and criminal networks.
The latest confirmed incident occurred on March 29, 2026, when a kidnap victim was reportedly killed after ransom demands were not met.
Sources indicated that the abductors acted swiftly to eliminate the victim, raising concerns about the reach and ruthlessness of the network involved.
A similar case involved Adekunle Ganiyat, who, after paying ransom for her release, reportedly revealed critical details about the perpetrators to policemen.
Shockingly, she was later killed, fuelling allegations of corruption within the security forces.
Sources indicated that some officers may have colluded with the kidnappers, either to share information about victims or to facilitate further criminal operations.
The March 2026 incidents follow patterns observed in previous attacks.
It was gathered that a football coach, Adebule Folarin Oladipo had earlier described how individuals encountered heavily armed men vandalising oil pipelines in the Suleja axis on July 28, 2025.
According to the account, the assailants—some in plain clothes, others in uniforms resembling those of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force—opened fire when spotted, killing two and injuring others.
The danger reportedly escalated in October 2025 when a survivor of that encounter was abducted. The victim spent some days in captivity before escaping.
During the ordeal, another individual was killed and mutilated.
Also in October, a threatening letter was delivered to the survivor’s residence, warning against disclosing the incident and confirming that the perpetrators had access to personal details and home addresses.
Security experts warn that the March 29 killing, along with the deaths of Ganiyat and others, demonstrates a growing pattern of coordinated violence.
The incidents suggest that some kidnappers may be operating with inside knowledge, and that victims who attempt to cooperate with authorities risk further harm.
Allegations of corruption among officers of the Nigeria Police Force have further eroded public trust, with witnesses reportedly afraid to report crimes for fear of retaliation.