General News
NSCDC commits to intensify fight against kidnapping, banditry in Oyo
By Suleiman Shehu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Command in Oyo, has assured residents of its commitment to intensify efforts, in…
Tag: Kidnapping
Defence/Security
Nigeria, UK expand intelligence fusion against kidnapping
The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has partnered the United Kingdom National Crime Agency (UK-NCA) to deepen intelligence-led collaboration against kidnapping and organised crime.
Defence/Security
Police nab 10 suspects over kidnapping, recover N8.3m cash in Abuja
By Monday Ijeh The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it has arrested six suspects over alleged kidnapping and recovered N8.3…
Defence/Security
Nigeria’s kidnapping epidemic requires new thinking, COAS tells military planners
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has challenged military strategists to develop practical solutions to the growing menace of mass abductions across Nigeria
Defence/Security
Expert advocates hostage prevention agency, warns against ransom payments
A Defence Studies expert, Dr Sani Abubakar, has called for the establishment of a specialised Hostage and Kidnapping Prevention Agency to tackle the growing menace of abductions and hostage-taking across the country.
Defence/Security
We are analysing viral video of abducted pupils, principal in Oyo – Police
By SuleimanVideo Shehu The Police in Oyo State, on Sunday, said the command has begun analysing the video of the abducted students and principal…
Defence/Security
NSCDC nabs 10 suspects over kidnapping, vandalism, others in Abuja
NSCDC nabs 10 suspects over kidnapping, vandalism in Abuja
Defence/Security
There’s no distinction between mass kidnapping, terrorism – NCTC Boss
The National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has declared that there is no meaningful distinction between mass kidnapping and terrorism, stressing that both are deliberate acts aimed at instilling fear, undermining state authority, and destabilising society
Economy/Business
Kidnapping incidence estimated at 2.2m cases -NBS
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says kidnapping incidence in the country is estimated at 2,235,954 between May 2023 and April…
Defence/Security
NSA commends Gov. Sani on rescue of kidnapped victims
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has commended Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State for his leadership in ensuring…