The Edo State House of Assembly has called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to establish farm settlements in Udo forest, which has gained notoriety as a hideout for kidnappers and armed criminals. The appeal came on Tuesday during plenary, following a…
By Hon.Rotimi Makinde Nigeria is grappling with an alarming surge in kidnappings, leaving citizens feeling vulnerable and fearful. The recent tragic death of Dr. Abdul Rauf Adekunle Adeniji, affectionately known as Kongo, serves as a stark reminder of this harsh…
Idowu Adebomi Angry women from Oke-Ere in the Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State on Wednesday protested against the incessant killings of their people by suspected fulani herdsmen. The women in their hundreds matched through the affected communities…
The scourge of kidnapping in Nigeria has become a grim reality, with the government seemingly turning a deaf ear to the daily reports of abductions while kidnappers continue to thrive within society. One such incident is the abduction of Mr…
A prime suspect in the kidnapping and killing of Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu has revealed his motives, admitting he orchestrated the abduction to secure ¦ 200,000 for personal reasons. Speaking at the Headquarters of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Jos,…
Kidnapping for ransom in Nigeria has transitioned from an occasional crime to a nationwide epidemic, devastating families, communities, and the national economy. The frequency of abductions has reached alarming levels, affecting all sectors of society and fuelling widespread fear and…
A Department of State Services (DSS) official, Mr Stephen Okolo, testified on Monday about the role technology played in the arrest of three security personnel charged with kidnapping and banditry in Oyo State. Okolo, who appeared as the first prosecution…
The Kano State Police Command has recorded significant achievements in its fight against crime, including the arrest of suspects involved in several high-profile cases. The Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, revealed this during a press briefing at the…
A new twist has emerged in the kidnapping saga of Folasade Odumosu, wife of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu. One of the suspects arrested in connection with the crime has confessed to committing the offence, revealing that they…
..as IGP commends Ogun CP for gallant efforts The Nigerian Police Force has successfully rescued the wife of former Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu, Alhaja Sikirat Odumosu, from the clutches of kidnappers. The rescue mission, which took place in…
