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Nigeria ops: school rescue, headmaster kidnapping, UN probe

Overview

Security operations in Nigeria continued to intensify through mid‑July 2026. On 10 July, a joint task‑force of the Army, Police, DSS, intelligence agencies, local hunters and Amotekun vigilantes rescued 44 pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire, Oyo State after 56 days in the forest around Old Oyo National Park. The raid claimed the lives of Lieutenant Felix Ademe Isaac and another soldier, and several kidnappers were arrested. President Tinubu and senior military leaders praised the operation and urged similar intelligence‑driven actions for remaining hostages in Borno, Kwara and other states.

The following day, 60‑year‑old headmaster Kolawale Owoade of Nomadic Basic School in Igbojaye was seized; kidnappers demanded a N30 million ransom. Security agencies, including the Army, Police, DSS, CSDF and Amotekun, launched a search that recovered his motorcycle on 12 July, while teachers’ unions and legislators called for stronger protection of educators.

From 3‑9 July the armed forces broadened their campaign, freeing civilians, destroying insurgent supply bases, seizing illegal oil‑refining equipment and interdicting sea‑pirate activities across the North‑East, North‑West, North‑Central and Southern zones. Air‑force precision strikes and reconnaissance supported ground actions, and the chief of defence staff highlighted the importance of community intelligence.

On 13 July, Major General Adebayo Abdulrahman Babalola visited FOB Imeko in Ogun State, commending troops for discipline and urging respect for civilians. The same day Governor Seyi Makinde announced that the state would provide medical monitoring for rescued victims and called for an independent United Nations‑linked investigation into the Oriire kidnapping, citing the need for transparency and accountability. The combined operations, lauded by national leaders, aim to dismantle kidnapping networks, insurgent logistics and illicit trafficking ahead of the 2027 elections.

Timeline

about 10 hours ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Oyo State headmaster rescued after 48‑hour kidnapping
Nigeria’s Oyo State headmaster M.K. Owoade was kidnapped on July 11‑12, 2026, and rescued after 48 hours by a joint police‑Amotekun operation; kidnappers had demanded N30 million.
about 13 hours ago

[POLITICS] 16 sources
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Calls for UN Probe After School Kidnapping Rescue
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State pledged support for rescued pupils and teachers after a 56‑day kidnapping, and urged a UN‑led investigation into the incident, sparking both presidential praise and criticism.
1 day ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigerian Army stresses discipline at FOB Imeko and rescues abducted pupils in Oyo forest
Nigerian Army leaders visited FOB Imeko to urge discipline and, elsewhere, led a ground rescue of 44 abducted pupils in Oyo after drones failed to see through the forest canopy.
2 days ago

[CRIME] 12 sources
Nigerian troops repel ISWAP raid in Borno, uncover foreign trainer and doctor
Nigerian troops stopped an ISWAP raid in Borno, killing insurgents, recovering a camcorder that exposed a Palestinian trainer, a Moroccan doctor and another foreign operative.
2 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Nigeria Armed Forces Rescue Kidnapped Victims and Cripple Terrorist Networks
Nigeria’s military rescued abducted civilians, halted terrorist logistics and illegal oil‑refining, and recovered weapons and livestock across 20+ states in July 2026.
2 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigerian Airstrike Targets Boko Haram in Borno State, Dozens Killed
Nigerian Air Force struck Boko Haram in Yaganari, Borno, killing dozens of militants, injuring others, destroying shelters and seizing weapons, officials said the raid weakens the group’s mobility.
3 days ago

[CRIME] 13 sources
Oyo State headmaster Kolawale Owoade kidnapped, kidnappers demand N30 million ransom
A 60‑year‑old Oyo State headmaster, Kolawale Owoade, was abducted on 11 July 2026 in Itesiwaju LGA; kidnappers demanded N30 million ransom, contacted his family, and his motorcycle was found the next day.
3 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Nigerian Air Force destroys terrorist enclave in Borno State
The Nigerian Air Force carried out precision airstrikes on July 10 in Borno's Yaganari‑Gezuwa area, destroying a terrorist enclave and neutralising several fighters, with the chief pledging continued operations
3 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Governor Seyi Makinde's Comments on Freed Schoolchildren Prompt Actor Femi Branch's Appeal
After a 56‑day kidnapping of 46 schoolchildren in Oyo State, Governor Makinde’s political remarks sparked actor Femi Branch’s plea to stop using children in dirty politics.
3 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigeria Christian communities face violent attacks
SVT reports violent attacks on Christians in Nigeria, documenting the unrest at the conflict’s epicenter and raising concerns for religious minorities.
3 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Oyo State Police Free Kidnapped Couple Without Injuries
Oyo State police, aided by Amotekun, vigilantes and hunters, rescued abducted couple Alhaji Busiru Booni and Alhaja Pitiku unharmed after a gun clash in Tiro Village, Oke‑Ogun, on July 5 2026.
4 days ago

[CRIME] 70 sources
Nigeria rescues 44 schoolchildren and teachers after 56‑day Oyo kidnapping
Around 44 pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oyo State on 15 May 2026 were rescued after 56 days by a joint security operation, earning praise from leaders but leaving families wary of returning to school.
4 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Chadian Courier Arrested in Nigeria’s Borno State Amid Operation Hadin Kai Drug Interception
Operation HADIN KAI arrested Chadian courier Rachael Samuel and a suspected ISWAP supplier, seizing cannabis, chemicals, alcohol and pharmaceuticals in Borno to disrupt terrorist logistics.
4 days ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Nigerian Forces Repel ISWAP Attacks Near Maiduguri
Nigerian troops repelled coordinated ISWAP attacks around Maiduguri and Buratai, killing militants with no soldier casualties, while a earlier Lake Chad clash cost four troops dead.
4 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Kidnappings in Nigeria's Ogun and Oyo States Spur Police Rescue Efforts
Police in Ogun and Oyo states responded to separate kidnappings, rescuing victims and pursuing armed gangs after gunmen abducted two residents and a couple.
5 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Zamfara Police Rescue INEC Official and Recover Cattle After Bandit Attacks
Zamfara police and army rescued a kidnapped INEC staffer, foil bandit raids and recovered hundreds of cattle after attacks in three LGAs.
5 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Nigeria's FCT Police Rescue Abuja Kidnapping Victims and Recover Ransom
FCT police rescued four kidnapping victims in Abuja after a gunfight, recovered a N8.25 million ransom and dismantled a six‑member kidnapping syndicate, arresting all suspects.
5 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Nigeria reports 5,000+ Christians killed or abducted in first half of 2026
Nigeria’s mid‑year report records over 5,000 Christians killed or abducted by Fulani‑linked militants, with dozens of churches destroyed and community leaders urging government and US action.
6 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Nigeria police thwart July 7 cult initiation, arrest 135 suspects
Nigerian police in Lagos arrested 135 suspected cultists and seized weapons during July 7 raids, while Ondo police deployed teams to block any cult celebrations.
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Katsina security analyst Bashir Kurfi detained as elders demand his release
Security analyst Bashir Kurfi was arrested in Katsina after accusing the state government of sponsoring bandits; local elders have demanded his unconditional release, saying his detention hampers anti‑banditry
6 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Nigerian Army intercepts drug shipments destined for terrorists in Borno and Katsina
Nigeria’s army seized drug shipments bound for terrorists in Borno and Katsina, arresting a Chadian courier and three local suspects, aiming to disrupt terrorist supply networks.
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria's Human Rights Commission flags 200 domestic violence cases in Kwara and over 326,000 complaints nationwide
Nigeria's NHRC recorded 200 domestic violence cases in Kwara and logged over 326,000 complaints nationwide in June 2026, urging stronger protection, accountability and police reforms.
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 33 sources
Nigeria frees kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State
After 56 days in captivity, Nigeria’s security forces rescued dozens of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from three Oyo State schools on May 15, arresting eight kidnappers; President Tinubu praised the raid
6 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Nigerian troops kill terrorist commander and thwart attacks in Zamfara and Katsina
Nigerian Joint Task Force troops killed a terrorist commander and neutralised dozens of militants in Zamfara and Katsina, while another unit stopped a road attack in Katsina, killing eight suspects and seizing武
6 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Nigeria church kidnapping victims freed after weeks in captivity
Eight Scripture Union officers were released after 21 days in Imo State, while three ECWA worshippers were rescued after 105 days in Kwara State, with five victims dead.
8 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Nigerian police stop kidnapping plot in Ekiti and bust fraud ring in Gombe
Nigerian police in Ekiti halted a kidnapping plot and recovered stolen cattle, while in Gombe they arrested eight suspects tied to armed robbery and online fraud, seizing over N500,000.
9 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Sokoto State Police neutralise bandit, recover AK‑47 and 137 cattle
Sokoto police neutralised a bandit, seized an AK‑47 and recovered 137 cattle after a July raid, following earlier June operations that reclaimed over 130 cows.
9 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Nigeria's Operation Hadin Kai rescues six abducted schoolchildren in Borno
Nigeria's Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai rescued six abducted schoolchildren (four adults, two infants) in Chibok, Borno, and recovered insurgent ammunition, pledging continued searches.
10 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji Orders Free Medical Care for Kidnap Victims
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State pledged free medical and psychological care for 14 rescued church kidnapping victims, thanked security forces and warned against politicising security.
10 days ago

[CRIME] 9 sources
Ekiti Police Rescue Abducted Church Worshippers, One Dies in Captivity
Police and security forces rescued 15‑16 worshippers abducted from an Ekiti church attack; one died in captivity, and authorities continue pursuing the kidnappers.
10 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Joint Police and Igboho Security Team Frees Kidnapped Oyo Mother and Child in Kwara
Police and Sunday Igboho’s security team rescued kidnapped Oyo mother Adijat Kubura Aliqlas and her son Abdulmalik in Kwara after a three‑day operation.
10 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
IED attack kills one, injures nine on passenger trailer in Borno, Nigeria
An IED on a passenger trailer in Konduga, Borno State, Nigeria on July 2 killed one and injured nine; authorities blamed Boko Haram/ISWAP and launched a joint military, police and civilian response.
10 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigeria kidnapping crisis deepens as families await rescue of abducted schoolchildren
Militants abducted dozens of schoolchildren in Borno, Nigeria, while parents await rescue; families across the country decry government silence after multiple kidnappings and ransom demands.
11 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigeria police intensify anti‑kidnapping drive, rescuing victims and arresting suspects in Bauchi and Jigawa
Nigeria police rescued two kidnapping victims in Bauchi’s Gwamnare Forest and arrested multiple suspects in Jigawa, intensifying anti‑kidnapping operations in the north.
12 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Sunday Igboho accused of ethnic profiling of Northerners, prompting federal calls for intervention
Sunday Igboho faces accusations of ethnic profiling of Northerners and Fulani in Nigeria’s Southwest, prompting calls for federal intervention and concerns over his private security network.
12 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Nigerian troops repel ISWAP attack on Mairari base in Borno
On 1 July 2026, Nigerian troops repelled an ISWAP night attack on FOB Mairari in Borno, killing many insurgents, recovering weapons, but losing two soldiers and one CJTF member; two IEDs were also detonated.
12 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Oyo State Police rescue two kidnapping victims and neutralise suspect in joint operation
Oyo State Police, Amotekun and vigilantes rescued two of three kidnapping victims, killed a suspect and continue searching for the third victim after a June 29 forest gun battle.
13 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Oyo State teachers return to classrooms after strike suspension
Nigeria’s federal and Oyo State governments announced the suspension of the teachers’ strike, with educators set to return on July 2 2026 after security measures were promised following abductions in Oriire.
13 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Borno, Nigeria school kidnapping sees identities released for 36 abducted students
Boko Haram abducted 36 students in a Borno school; names released, troops pursue kidnappers, and NSCIA condemns the attack while urging stronger security measures.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Nigeria's Terror Violence Deaths Reach 79,323 Over Six Years, Report Finds
ORFA reports 79,323 terror‑related deaths and 34,773 abductions in Nigeria (2020‑2025); Fulani militias caused 44% of civilian killings, while Christians faced disproportionate fatality rates.
14 days ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Nigeria's forces neutralise 485 terrorists, rescue 595 kidnapping victims, and disrupt bandit networks
Nigeria's military neutralised 485 terrorists, rescued 595 kidnapping victims, seized weapons and cattle, and disrupted bandit movements in coordinated North‑East and North‑West operations.
15 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Nigeria school attack in Borno kidnaps 37 students, three killed
Gunmen linked to IS‑WA attacked a school in Lassa, Borno, killing three and kidnapping 37 students; authorities are searching for the victims amid ongoing insurgent violence.
15 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Katsina State Nigeria arrests seven terror commanders as bandit leader vows more attacks
Seven terror commanders were arrested at Katsina’s airport using biometric checks, while bandit leader Kachalla Maha threatened further attacks unless his men and cattle are released.
15 days ago

[CRIME] 29 sources
Borno school attack leaves dozens of students missing, ten rescued
ISWAP militants attacked a Borno school during NECO exams, killing a teacher and abducting dozens. Troops rescued ten students and teachers; 36‑37 pupils remain missing, prompting protests and school closures.
15 days ago

[CRIME] 16 sources
Nigeria security forces rescue kidnapping victims, arrest cultists
Nigeria's security forces rescued kidnapping victims in Ondo and Oyo states, arrested a father‑son gang and four child‑abductors, and seized weapons and drugs in a Lagos cultist bust.
15 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Sunday Igboho Forms 50,000‑Man Vigilante to Counter Southwest Nigeria Kidnappings
Sunday Igboho has mobilized a 50,000‑member vigilante, IruEkun, to fight kidnappings spreading to Nigeria’s southwest, where three schools were raided and a teacher killed, amid criticism of President Tinubu’s‑
16 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Abia State children abducted; government launches rescue operation
Two schoolchildren were abducted in Abia State, Nigeria, after boarding a commercial tricycle; the state government says it will launch a statewide and neighboring‑state search to rescue them.
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Edo State Death‑Penalty Proposal Backed by Senator Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole endorsed Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo’s plan to execute kidnappers and bandits by firing squad, backed state police and cited new infrastructure funded by fuel‑subsidy removal.
16 days ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Nigerian troops kill Lakurawa militants in Kebri and foil yam market attack in Benue
Nigerian troops killed two Lakurawa militants in Kebbi, seizing weapons, and later foiled a yam‑market attack in Benue, neutralising two suspects and recovering an AK‑47 and other items.
17 days ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Oyo State Police deny arrest of pastor in Orire schoolchildren kidnapping
Oyo State Police say reports of a pastor’s arrest over the Orire school kidnapping are false, urging the public to ignore the rumor and rely on official updates.
17 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Edo State, Nigeria Establishes Special Criminal Court for Cultism and Kidnapping
Edo State has set up Special Criminal Court 1 in Benin City, launching July 1, 2026 to fast‑track cultism and kidnapping cases, following Governor Monday Okpebholo’s request.
17 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Plateau State troops rescue kidnapping victims and seize illegal guns
Plateau State troops rescued eight kidnapping victims from Pandam Forest and, two days later, seized three illegal rifles and arrested a suspected gunrunner in Operation Enduring Peace.
18 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Niger State bandits torch primary school after collecting N10 million levy
Bandits in Niger State, Nigeria, burned a primary school in Dekara after collecting a ₦10 million levy, killing one resident and kidnapping another, amid broader attacks displacing thousands.
18 days ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
Nigerian troops neutralize insurgents, seize weapons and rescue civilians in Kebbi, Yobe and Borno
Nigerian troops killed two militants in Kebbi, arrested Boko Haram suppliers in Yobe, and rescued 53 civilians while seizing weapons, fuel, vehicles and drugs in Borno during June 2026 operations.
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria President Tinubu pledges international help to rescue Oyo school abduction victims
President Tinubu says Nigeria is using all resources, including international cooperation, to rescue the 47 teachers and students kidnapped in Oyo State and urges public vigilance.
19 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigeria police debunk false bandit video, arrest student over fake claim
Nigeria police refute a viral video as showing vigilantes, not bandits, and Bayelsa police arrest a student for spreading a fabricated bandit invasion claim that caused public panic.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Sunday Igboho Threatened, Afenifere Defends Him Amid Kidnap Crisis in Nigeria
A Fulani man threatened Sunday Igboho online, while Afenifere defended Igboho’s anti‑kidnapping actions and praised the State Police Bill, urging swift passage.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Katsina Governor Radda Tackles Banditry, Water Supply and Hajj Sponsorship Allegations
Katsina’s governor and security chiefs pledged to end banditry, denied claims of funding bandits’ Hajj, and reported 32 of 66 water projects completed.
20 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Nigerian Army Rescues Kidnapped Victims in Plateau and Neutralises IPOB Operatives in Anambra
Nigerian army rescued eight kidnapping victims in Plateau State and killed three IPOB/ESN militants in Anambra, seizing weapons and explosives.
20 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Oyo State government urges teachers to lift school shutdown amid kidnapping crisis
Oyo State urges the NUT to end school closures after a kidnapping of 46 children and teachers, releasing ₦8.77 bn for textbooks and boosting the 2026 budget to ₦1.102 trn.
20 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Edo State Girl Rescued After Abduction; Two Suspects Arrested
NSCDC rescued a teenage girl abducted and sexually assaulted in Edo State, arresting two suspects who demanded ransom; the victim received medical care and the suspects await trial.
20 days ago

[CRIME] 12 sources
Nigeria troops rescue kidnapping victims and foil terrorist attacks in Zamfara and Sokoto
Nigerian troops rescued three kidnapping victims, thwarted a terrorist attack in Zamfara and Sokoto, seized weapons, while police in Kaduna lost two officers after freeing nine abductees; bandits burned a Niger
21 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigeria families seek justice after bandit killing and corps member death
A Zamfara boy vows to join the army after his father’s bandit killing, while an Abuja family demands the army reveal a probe into a corps member’s death, underscoring Nigeria’s security challenges.
21 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Oyo State police deny false reports on kidnapped teachers, pupils and alleged helicopter transfer
Oyo State police say reports that a traditional ruler was summoned over kidnapped pupils and teachers, and a video claiming the victims were flown to Kaduna, are false and part of misinformation, while rescue 
21 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Oyo State Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in Telecom Theft and Vehicle‑Snatching Raids
Oyo State police arrested four telecom‑equipment thieves with ₦8 million in solar batteries and three armed vehicle‑snatchers, seizing firearms and continuing investigations.
21 days ago

[CRIME] 12 sources
Nigeria's Northwestern Bandit Violence Claims Lives and Spurs Hardline Responses
Bandit raids in Sokoto killed Chief Imam Liman Audu, abducted villagers, and prompted Kaduna’s governor to label bandits terrorists, while authorities monitor leader Bello Turji amid rising casualties.
21 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Nigeria's security crisis deepens as kidnappings spark protests and ethnic tension
Igboho's ultimatum to Fulani leaders and a series of kidnappings and attacks across Nigeria have sparked protests, ethnic tension, and warnings of escalating violence.
21 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigeria military faces IED fatalities in Sokoto and rescues 47 hostages in Borno
Three soldiers died in an IED blast in Sokoto, while Nigerian forces rescued 47 hostages from ISWAP in Borno, underscoring ongoing security challenges.
21 days ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Nigeria's southwest sees surge in kidnappings and militant attacks
Kidnappings surge in Nigeria's southwest: road ambush in Kogi kills two, OPC chieftain kidnapped in Kwara, OPC rescue in Lagos, warnings of school raids in Ogun/Oyo/Ondo, and Igboho's threats against colluding
22 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Oyo State school abduction: Nigeria police promise swift rescue
Nigeria's police say they are intensifying rescue efforts for over 40 abducted Oyo State pupils and teachers, while expanding manpower and AI‑driven intelligence tools.
22 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Ibadan protests intensify over schoolchildren and OPC leader kidnappings
Protests in Ibadan blocked Iwo Road as citizens demand the release of abducted schoolchildren; the same period saw OPC leader Bayo Fabiyi kidnapped in Kwara while delivering ransom, underscoring rising kidnaps,
23 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Kebbi State Police Deploy Troops After Terrorist Attack on Tsamiya Town
In a late‑night raid on 20 June 2026, terrorists attacked Tsamiya town in Kebbi State, burning an NSCDC checkpoint, a brothel and a resident’s house and abducting Alhaji Yusuf Bazamfare. Police deployed troops,
23 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigeria's Kogi West hit by deadly bandit attacks and rising insecurity
Bandits killed Pastor Ranti Ige and kidnapped others in Kogi West, Nigeria, reflecting a surge in banditry and terrorist activity across the country.
23 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Zamfara police and military rescue 504 livestock, seize AK‑47 in forest operation
Police and military in Zamfara State recovered 504 cattle and sheep and an AK‑47 after repelling bandits in Gambanda Forest, with no security casualties.
24 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Nigerian Army rescues abductees in Sokoto and arrests bandits in Kaduna
Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force rescued 22 abducted people in Sokoto and, in Kaduna, recovered stolen livestock and arrested several bandits, amid ongoing anti‑bandit operations.
24 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Nigerian army and air force rescue kidnapping victims, strike bandit camps in north‑west
Nigerian army overran a Kogi bandit camp rescuing two victims, while the air force struck north‑west hideouts, freeing 22 hostages and targeting criminal camps.
24 days ago

[CRIME] 21 sources
Oyo Police and Local Officials Say Kidnapped Family Still Held, Reject Claims of Release Linked to Sunday Igboho
Oyo police and local officials say the kidnapped family remains captive, rejecting viral claims that Sunday Igboho’s ultimatum secured their release.
24 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigeria's Operation HADIN KAI neutralises IEDs and disrupts Boko Haram logistics
Operation HADIN KAI troops in Nigeria neutralised five IEDs, repelled motorbike‑mounted insurgents and arrested two Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics suppliers, disrupting terrorist networks in the North‑East (16‑19 J
24 days ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Nigeria Police Crack Down on Cults in Kwara, Edo, Ogun and Anambra
Police in Kwara, Edo, Ogun and Anambra arrested dozens of suspected cult members, seized firearms and equipment, and announced plans for special courts to speed up cult‑related prosecutions.
25 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Ilorin schools disrupted after false bandit alarm
A false bandit alarm in Ilorin caused parental panic, school closures and low attendance; police found no threat, launched a manhunt for the rumor-spreader, and officials reassured safety.
25 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo Calls for Special Courts to Speed Trials of Kidnappers and Cultists
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo proposes special courts to fast‑track trials of kidnappers and cultists, pledging swift punishments; Senator Joseph Ikpea backs the crackdown and a N10 million reward for a recent
25 days ago

[CRIME] 8 sources
Nigerian troops rescue 22 hostages in Sokoto and intensify north‑west airstrikes
Nigerian troops rescued 22 hostages in Sokoto and freed Nura Yar’adua in Katsina, while the air force carried out precision strikes on north‑west terrorist hideouts as part of Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
26 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigeria police refute false bandit attack rumors in Kwara and Imo
Nigeria’s Kwara and Imo police both dismissed recent bandit‑attack rumours, saying the Kwara claim was a false alarm at a school and the Imo video was old footage, warning the public against spreading falsehood
26 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Nigeria bandits hold dozens captive as children die and families demand billions in ransom
In Nigeria, bandits have held dozens captive in Zamfara and Kaduna, leading to child deaths, forced burials, a newborn in captivity, and demands for a ₦1 billion ransom.
26 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Edo State refutes false school kidnapping reports, arrests video creator
Edo State officials debunked false reports of school kidnappings, arrested those who spread the viral video, and emphasized existing security measures.
26 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigeria's Kidnapping Industry Expands as Wealth Becomes Target
Kidnapping in Nigeria has become an organized, profit‑driven industry targeting the wealthy, aided by insiders and demanding ransoms and political concessions.
26 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria House Minority Caucus Gives Federal Government 72‑Hour Deadline to Rescue Oyo Schoolchildren
Nigeria's House minority caucus gave the federal government 72 hours to rescue 45 Oyo schoolchildren and teachers, demanding a special military operation and broader security reforms.
27 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Nigeria school kidnapping crisis spreads to southwest, exposing security gaps
Nigeria’s school kidnapping wave, from Chibok to recent Oyo attacks, reveals persistent security failures despite billions in government spending, prompting school closures and calls for stronger force.
28 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigerian troops rescue abducted civilians in Katsata and Zamfara
Nigerian troops rescued Amina Abubakar and seven other kidnapping victims in Katsina and Zamfara, while foiling a further abduction attempt.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Kaduna Easter abduction: 70‑day captivity of worshippers sparks criticism
Kidnappers seized worshippers at an Easter service in Ariko, Kaduna; over 70 days later families allege government neglect as thousands remain displaced and aid‑starved.
28 days ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Governor Seyi Makinde Vows to Rescue Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren Amid Protests
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde says rescue efforts for abducted schoolchildren are ongoing, a lieutenant was killed, negotiations with kidnappers are in place, and protests demand swift action.
28 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria human rights crisis: 390 killed, 202 kidnapped in May 2026
Nigeria's NHRC reports 390 killings, 202 kidnappings in May 2026, with school and worshipper attacks, a market airstrike, and over 268,000 complaints, urging policy action.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Nigeria governors urge security overhaul as northern abductions intensify
Nigeria’s Bauchi and northern governors demand a security overhaul after school abductions, citing failed routine responses and calling for stronger coordination and community involvement.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed meets Oyo Governor Makinde on school abductions
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed met Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan, pledging support over recent school kidnappings and urging a revamp of Nigeria’s security architecture.
30 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Nigeria’s Kaduna and Borno officials demand release of kidnapping victims
Journalists in Southern Kaduna and Christian leaders in Borno demand the release of kidnapping victims and call for stronger government action against rising insecurity in Nigeria.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo vows to eliminate bandits and calls for democratic vigilance
Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo announced a crackdown on bandits with new armored vehicles and a zero‑ransom stance, while urging Nigerians on Democracy Day to safeguard democratic institutions.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Nigeria's Operation HADIN KAI disrupts Boko Haram logistics, arrests kidnappers in Borno
Nigeria's Operation HADIN KAI foiled a Boko Haram infiltration, seized weapons and arrested logistics and kidnapping suspects in Borno State.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Nigeria school security under threat as Boko Haram attacks persist and false kidnapping rumors spread
Boko Haram burned schools in Borno with residents fleeing, while a purported Kano school kidnapping was debunked as false footage from southwestern Nigeria.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Oyo State Kids and Teachers Still Held in Old Oyo National Park
Governor Seyi Makinde says the pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire, Oyo State are still held in Old Oyo National Park, with rescue efforts hindered by the forest’s size and terrain.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Nigeria protests demand rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren
Nationwide protests on Democracy Day demand an urgent rescue of Oyo schoolchildren kidnapped in May, issuing ultimatums and confronting security forces across Nigeria.

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