Tag: Kidnapping
From Jerry-Cans to Gunmen: How Petrol Smuggling Fuels Insecurity in Kwara
Security experts have linked the interception of 43,750 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to increased insecurity in…
April 15: Today in Nigeria history, Boko Haram attacked Chibok school, abducted atleast 276 girls
Boko Haram attacked Chibok school, abducted atleast 276 girls According to Lawrence Durrel, history is an endless repetition…
UNDER THE LENS: How financial institutions inadvertently sustain Nigeria’s insecurity economy
Nigeria’s insecurity challenge is often discussed in military or political terms, but financial systems increasingly feature in official…
TIMELINE: Persistent kidnappings in 2025, from attacks to ransoms and rescues
Kidnapping remained a major national concern in 2025 as many communities faced repeated attacks, abductions and rescue operations…
From Stardom to Struggle: Tribute to Prince David Adeniyi Ademokoya ‘Ajewole Baba Ijesa’
Ajewole Baba Ijesa, veteran broadcaster and Duro Ladipo's protégé who was humbled by predicaments Prince David Adeniyi Ademokoya…
How I escaped being kidnapped by police officers – Osun Doctor
A medical doctor who prefers to be anonymous has narrated how he escaped being kidnapped by gunmen suspected…
Despite a Boost in Security Funding, Nigeria Continues to Grapple With Kidnappings
The spate of kidnappings in Nigeria is becoming alarming. These mass kidnappings across the country have had devastating…
Kidnapping Epidemic in Abuja: Economic, Security implications on Nigeria
Kidnappers take over the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Obi, Atiku express concerns, charge government on immediate actions FCT…
Today, 8th February in Nigeria history: Bible Society of Nigeria was founded, Boko Haram repeated attacks
According to a US historian by the name of Henry Glassie, history is not the past but rather…
Inside Osun Grammar School where pupils are at risk of kidnapping and abduction —PHOTOS
The Nawarudeen Grammar School is situated in Oke-Baale, Osogbo, along Ibokun road. This reporter got off in front…
Kidnap kingpin, John Lyon and his brothers in crime
It is interesting that the police is rekindling our hope that there is always a dissatisfying end for…
Security agents arrest armed bandit, foil kidnap attempt in Kogi
One of the armed bandits terrorising Yagba West local government council has been arrested by security agents in…