Kidnapping Archives

NBS Deletes Kidnapping Report on X, Claims Its Website Was Hacked

Neusroom’s investigation suggests that the Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) might have deleted its…

What Police Told Neusroom About Missing Personnel in Rivers State

Loveday Pepple, a police officer at the Rivers State police command headquarters, was allegedly kidnapped…

Kidnapping: We’ll not allow the destruction of the school system – Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday issued a stern warning to would-be terrorists and bandits targeting…

How kidnappers are using online platforms to lure victims

The sad reality is that the kidnappers are not just after the rich and mighty anymore.

Angry Youths Set Akure Church on Fire Over Missing Child

Sotitobire Miracle Church in Oshinle Quarters, Akure was reduced to rubbles on Wednesday following a…

14 year old girl regains freedom after being allegedly kidnapped by 26 year old Facebook lover

Jide Ajayi, a 26- year-old Lagos State resident has been arrested by the Lagos State…

Family left confused as kidnappers demand different ransoms for 4-year-old

The family members of the missing Elo Ogidi have been left confused after receiving calls from several gangs.

Man kidnaps friend’s cousin to make money for Sallah in Niger state

The suspects were arrested by the police at the point of collecting the negotiated sum of N2.5 million.

Edo witch doctors lift curses on victims of human trafficking

The Oba of Benin forced witch doctors in Edo State to revoke oaths and curses placed on victims of trafficking.

Gunmen kidnap Zamfara lawmaker’s children, demands N10 million ransom

Gunmen has invaded the home of House of Representative Member representing Maradun/Bakura Federal Constituency. According to…

How university dropout “received N12 million from family of kidnapped victim”

He’s been remanded in prison.

FRSC proposes nationwide ban on motorcycle (Okada) to reduce road accidents

Okada riders have also been linked to the operations of armed robbers, kidnappers and other criminals in several parts of the country.

How 2 beautiful ladies went missing in Abuja amid birthday preparation

Anyone with useful information on the couple’s whereabouts should contact the police.

Man divorces wife after she kidnapped thier son to buy new car

The mother of two allegedly made the move because her husband refused to buy her a new car.

Lagos State government enforces death sentence for kidnappers

The Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday enforced death sentence for kidnappers in the state, however with a clause that “if their victims die in captivity.”

“I have 5 children, 2 are in the university and I don’t have job” – Militant gives reason for kidnapping expatriates

A leader of a militant group known as “Black Devils” gave a halfhearted sympathetic explanation to one of his victims, saying he has been left with little or no option than to engage in kidnapping in order to be able to cater for his family.

MISSING PERSON: Help Tunde’s family find him

He’s been missing since July 24.

Lagos Monarch: Kidnappers demand N500 million ransom

The police say it is not advisable to make the ransom public.