kidnappers

Nigeria's Armed Forces have sustained military operations against terrorists, kidnappers, criminal elements, and oil thieves, with the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) reporting significant successes. Troops intensified their offensive, disrupting terrorist networks across the country.

A rescued Oyo principal described how kidnappers forced pupils and teachers to walk at night, carrying the youngest children while others fell repeatedly during treks to evade troops. The account highlights the traumatic conditions faced by the abducted individuals.

An Army General described the rescue of Oyo teachers and pupils, with survivors handed over to Governor Makinde. Security agencies refused to negotiate with kidnappers despite pressure. A survivor recounted their captivity ordeal.

Police and security agencies are conducting a search operation in Kogi State's forests to rescue nine abducted individuals, including two Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials and mourners, along the Ochadamu-Ejule road. Suspected kidnappers are believed to be responsible for the abduction.

Zamfara governor refused to pay a N300 million ransom when his brothers were kidnapped in 2019, stating he would not pay a dime and allowing the kidnappers to act as they wished. Experts and politicians are currently discussing the state police in the context of such security challenges.

Nigerian troops conducted 14,221 security operations from January to June 2026, eliminating 1,597 criminals and rescuing 1,516 hostages. The operations targeted terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, arms traffickers, oil thieves, and other criminal elements across land, air, and maritime theatres.

Feliks, an eagle, has returned to Serbia after being kidnapped in the Middle East. The eagle's journey involved kidnappers, smugglers, and a clandestine border crossing.

TMZ received a new note from Nancy Guthrie claiming to have footage of her mother on the day she went missing, which he alleges was likely her last day. The note also asserts he has identified the kidnappers and possesses video of one of the 'main' perpetrators with the 84-year-old victim.

The army rescued eight kidnap victims in the Plateau forest. Troops are pursuing the fleeing kidnappers to apprehend or neutralize them.

Investigators involved in the Nancy Guthrie case regret a $152 cryptocurrency mistake during a sting operation, which may have driven kidnappers underground. The half-measure approach is believed to have scared the kidnappers away.

Today co-host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional on-air appeal for information about her mother, who disappeared from her Arizona home nearly five months ago. A note from kidnappers suggests the 84-year-old may have died shortly after her abduction.

NSCDC rescued a teenage girl from kidnappers after her family received ransom demands of N800,000. Suspects were arrested in connection with the abduction claim.

Edo State has shut down schools following a leaked SSS intelligence report warning of a planned mass abduction of schoolchildren in Edo North. The governor had previously stated that kidnappers can continue their activities without affecting his position at Aso Rock.

Oyo police chief expressed concern over neighbors failing to report kidnappers' hideout following the abduction of Adelabu’s sister. The police commissioner noted that abductees are often seen in the area and greeted by locals, raising alarm over community inaction.

Arrests have occurred in Nigeria following the abduction of a local monarch, who was reportedly taken from his palace and is being held in a forest for ransom.