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Kaduna Community Mourns Mother & Son Following Kidnapping Tragedy
Security & Crime

Kaduna Community Mourns Mother & Son Following Kidnapping Tragedy

A mother allegedly died while in captivity after being abducted in Kaduna State, while her son was reportedly killed after delivering ransom. Authorities have yet to publicly confirm the full details.

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Wife, 2-Year-Old Son of Abducted Igboho Resident Rescued Alive After 18 Days
Security & Crime

Wife, 2-Year-Old Son of Abducted Igboho Resident Rescued Alive After 18 Days

The wife and two-year-old son of an abducted Igboho resident have been rescued alive after spending 18 days in captivity, according to an official statement from the Office of Oloye Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho).

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Police Confirm 18 Deaths After Renewed Communal Violence in Niger Community
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Police Confirm 18 Deaths After Renewed Communal Violence in Niger Community

At least 18 people have been killed in a renewed communal clash linked to a longstanding land dispute in Rafi LGA of Niger State. Police say 15 victims were burnt to death after attackers set a residential building on fire.

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"Justice Must Not Be Selective" — Katsina-Ala Communities Appeal to FG, State Over Killings
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"Justice Must Not Be Selective" — Katsina-Ala Communities Appeal to FG, State Over Killings

Katsina-Ala residents are demanding urgent government action after recent killings, calling on SGF George Akume, Gov. Hyacinth Alia, security agencies, and traditional and religious leaders to condemn the violence and ensure justice for victims.

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DSS Recovers Diverted Disaster Relief Materials in Taraba Warehouse Raid
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DSS Recovers Diverted Disaster Relief Materials in Taraba Warehouse Raid

DSS operatives raided a Jalingo warehouse and recovered Saudi-donated relief materials intended for Taraba disaster victims. Four suspects arrested. Authorities await full investigation.

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Military Operations Yield Breakthrough as Five Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom in Kogi
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Military Operations Yield Breakthrough as Five Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom in Kogi

Five kidnapped victims have been rescued in Kogi State after suspected terrorists abandoned them during coordinated military air and ground operations targeting criminal hideouts in Adankolo Forest.

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Kidnapped Kwara Traditional Ruler Regains Freedom After Nearly Two Months in Captivity
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Kidnapped Kwara Traditional Ruler Regains Freedom After Nearly Two Months in Captivity

A traditional ruler abducted in Kwara State in April has regained freedom after nearly two months in captivity, while nine other kidnap victims were also released.

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Nine Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom in Kwara as Police Arrest Suspected Looters Targeting Abandoned Communities
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Nine Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom in Kwara as Police Arrest Suspected Looters Targeting Abandoned Communities

Nine abducted residents of Kwara's Ifelodun LGA have regained freedom after alleged ransom payment, while police arrested four suspects accused of looting properties and livestock from communities displaced by bandit attacks.

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Kogi: Fresh Abduction Reported Along Okoloke Road as 3 Egbe Residents Allegedly Kidnapped in Yagba West
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Kogi: Fresh Abduction Reported Along Okoloke Road as 3 Egbe Residents Allegedly Kidnapped in Yagba West

Three residents of Egbe were reportedly abducted by suspected kidnappers near Abewo along Okoloke Road in Yagba West, Kogi State, renewing concerns over security challenges in the area.

Benue Info-pedia
Pope Leo XIV Urges FG to Protect Vulnerable Benue Communities as Yelewata Victims Are Honoured
Security & Crime

Pope Leo XIV Urges FG to Protect Vulnerable Benue Communities as Yelewata Victims Are Honoured

Pope Leo XIV has called on the Federal Government to protect vulnerable communities in Benue State as a memorial wall honouring 271 victims of the June 13, 2025 Yelewata attack was unveiled.

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