Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber has taken steps to redefine kidnapping as an act of terrorism, backing a proposal that would impose the death penalty on...
Kidnapping for ransom has emerged as the most-reported crime in Nigeria since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office, according to recent data. StatiSense,...
In a ruling on Tuesday, July 2, an Osun State High Court sitting in Ede sentenced Issa Ibrahim, a middle-aged herdsman, and four accomplices to death...
The tranquility of the Sagamu-Benin Expressway was shattered as a group of armed kidnappers struck at the Ilisan/Iperu axis, resulting in the abduction of several travellers...
In a brazen display of audacity, kidnappers continue to spread fear and chaos throughout Nigeria, undermining security initiatives aimed at curbing the escalating epidemic of abductions...
In a recent investigation, it has been revealed that since President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has witnessed...
In the last few weeks, kidnapping in Nigeria has escalated into such a terrifyingly contagious national epidemic that it’s now difficult to keep up with its...
Al Qalam University in Katsina has officially confirmed the abduction of two female students from its institution. The incident unfolded on Monday, as revealed in a...
Public anger is mounting nationwide as the scourge of kidnappings intensifies, prompting urgent calls for decisive action from various quarters. Previously confined to the North-West, this...
By Nathaniel Shaibu A few years ago, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, was perceived as the safest city anyone could wish to live in. The headquarters...