The Ojibara of Bayagan Ile, Kwara state, Kamilu Salami, who was abducted 25 days ago by bandits, has been released. The monarch, who was abducted on November 29, 2025, while working on his farm, returned to his community late Tuesday evening. Residents of the community have been thrown into a frenzy of joy and happiness…
Abductors of 38 worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have placed N100 ransom on the head of each victim. A community leader and Olori Eta of Eruku, Chief Olusegun Olukotun, whose four relatives were among the kidnapped victims confirmed this to LEADERSHIP on Thursday. Olukotun,…
Gunmen who abducted six directors from the Federal Ministry of Defence have demanded a ransom of N150 million for their release. One family member of the victims who spoke on condition of anonymity disclosed this to Vanguard He said; “We are still in shock over the whole incident. To worsen our pain, the kidnappers are…
Experts in the development sector have provided context on how kidnap for ransom business is thriving in Nigeria especially in the north. They gave the insights on the heels of a recent report by SB Morgen (SBM) Intelligence, a geopolitical research firm, which recently declared that kidnappers demanded over N48 billion from victims and their…
Two kidnappers have been killed in a joint operation, consisting of military personnel from 63 Brigade Asaba, Divisional Police Headquarters Ogwashi-Uku, Anti-Kidnapping Squad Asaba, and Edo-Ogwashi security network. Part of ransom paid by family of victims and ammunition were also recovered from the kidnappers’ hideout during the raid in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. This was disclosed…
A non-governmental organisation, Zamfara Circle Community Initiative, has raised the alarm over the escalation of banditry activities in Zamfara state, saying bandits now demand gold as ransom in new trend in the state. Addressing newsmen on Wednesday evening in Gusau, Zamfara state, the Chairman of the NGO, Dr Aminu Lawal further lamented that the attacks…
A notorious bandit kingpin known as Dan Sadiya, had reportedly killed over 30 abducted residents from the Banga town, in Kaura Namoda LGA of Zamfara State, even after collecting hefty ransom of N50 million. Residents, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the bandits had kidnapped no fewer than 50 but released 17 hostages,…
Passengers of the Benue Link, who were kidnapped but freed recently, have accused soldiers at a checkpoint Eke, Okpokwu Local Government Area, Benue state, of complicity in their abduction. Parents of 12 abducted passengers also debunked the statement by the police that they were rescued, noting they were released after payment of ransom. They accused…
Edafe Ofoluwa has recounted his harrowing seven-day captivity, during which he faced starvation, physical abuse, and witnessed killings at the hands of kidnappers in Kogi State. He explained that he was abducted while travelling from Abuja to Asaba, when the incident occured. Ofoluwa shared his ordeal, saying the experience will be permanently etched on his…
Nimo community, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, is in derp mourning following the brutal killing of a respected community leader, Ogbuefi Ozo Nnanyelugo, by gunmen who abducted and killed him even after collecting N15 million ransom. Chief Nnanyelugo, a senior member of the Nimo Royal Cabinet and elder statesman, was kidnapped while working…
