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…
A victim of abduction for ransom died while receiving medical treatment after gunshot wounds by armed bandits in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. It was gathered that the deceased was among two rescued victims who had suffered gunshot…
By Precious Adefowora As the only child of a wealthy Business man, Ralia had everything she could ever wish for — luxury clothes, bags, shoes and every other thing she ever wanted. She often described her life as perfect to…
A kidnap attempt was made on Mr. Kelvin Jacobs Emokhor who lives with his family at Zone A, Pegi community, Kuje, Abuja on Sunday 14th May, 2023 around 7:30pm. He was coming back from work on a tricycle, when suddenly,…
The recurring kidnapping activities by the herdsmen especially in the South West region has been on the increase, despite renewed efforts of the security agencies in the country While this has been a source of concern in the region,a noted…
