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Mohammed Ndakpada Regains Freedom After 40 Days in Captivity as Family Pays ₦17.5m Ransom
Mohammed Abubakar Ndakpada, a resident of Lata Nna in Patigi LGA, Kwara State, has regained his freedom after 40 days in captivity. His family reportedly paid a total of ₦17.5 million ransom to secure his release.
Five Months After Ransom Payments, Three Kwara Kidnap Victims Remain in Captivity
Three residents of Tsaragi in Edu LGA, Kwara State, are reportedly still being held by kidnappers more than five months after their abduction, despite ransom payments and other supplies provided by their families.
Benue Police Allege Two Women Staged Fake Kidnap Plot to Extort Ransom
The Benue State Police Command says it has arrested two women who allegedly conspired to stage a fake kidnapping to extort ransom from a family member. Authorities say investigations are ongoing and the suspects will be charged to court if sufficient evidence is established.
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.
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.
Police Arrest Suspect After Woman's Body Is Reportedly Found Buried Behind Compound in Anambra
A young woman identified as Chiamaka has reportedly been found buried behind a compound in Nkpor, Anambra State. Police have arrested her boyfriend, who is alleged to have demanded ransom from her family using her phone after her death.
Teacher, Student K!lled in Zamfara Att@ck Despite Reported ₦3.1 Million Ransom Payment
A teacher and a secondary school student have reportedly lost their lives following a bandit attack in Zamfara State. The teacher was allegedly killed after an abduction despite a reported ransom payment of about ₦3.1 million by relatives.
Kidnappers of Oyo Schoolchildren Reportedly Demand ₦1bn Ransom, Sharia Law for Victims’ Release
Kidnappers holding pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reportedly demanded ₦1 billion ransom and the implementation of Sharia law as conditions for their release, according to local reports.
Kidnap Victim Alleges Criminal Hideout Operates in Otukpo Forest Corridor
A former kidnap victim has alleged that kidnappers operating in Otukpo, Benue State, maintain a forest hideout where victims are held and ransom negotiations conducted. Authorities had not officially responded to the claims as of press time.
GUNMEN ABDUCT PROSPECTIVE CORPER ON AKWANGA–JOS HIGHWAY EN ROUTE MAIDUGURI CAMP
Gift David Samiya, a prospective corps member travelling to Maiduguri for NYSC orientation, has been kidnapped on the Akwanga–Jos road. His family says abductors are demanding N10 million for his release.