Kidnappings

Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to reveal the identities of politicians he alleged are behind the abduction of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking…
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By Firdausi Abubakar Nigeria is once again waking up to the painful reality of kidnappings tearing through communities, leaving families shattered and children terrified. The recent school attacks in Kebbi, Kwara and Niger States have…
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By Aminu Abubakar Amid worsening insecurity in parts of Kwara State, new financial data have shown that the 16 local government areas of the state received a total of ₦61.2 billion from the Federation Account between January and August…
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On May 29, 2023, Bola Tinubu was sworn in as Nigeria’s new president. He succeeded former President Muhammadu Buhari who spent eight years in power and left behind a track record of shortcomings in the security sector.  However, Tinubu,…
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President Muhammadu Buhari as Commander-in-Chief of the nation’s armed forces has set the ball rolling for a major military operation in Niger State. The state has faced continued attacks on its communities by bandits and remnants of…
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The Senate has summoned Mohammed Adamu, acting inspector-general of police (IGP), over the activities of kidnappers and armed bandits across the country. The IGP is expected to appear before the lawmakers next week. The resolution of…
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By Biola Adebayo A group of concerns citizens on Saturday demonstrated on streets of Abuja to protest over incessant killings by armed bandits in Zamfara State. The group, that comprised mostly youth and women in their hundreds,…
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