Kidnappers

The developments emerged from two separate kidnapping incidents involving prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members travelling to orientation camps in the South-East and South-South, and farmers abducted from their fields in Niger State.

According to the report, while the total ransom demanded by kidnappers declined from ₦48 billion in the previous period to ₦22.9 billion under review, actual ransom payments increased sharply from ₦2.56 billion to ₦7.78 billion.

Families say over 150 residents abducted from Kaiama LGA have remained in terrorists' camps for nearly six months despite raising more than ₦155 million in ransom. Relatives allege the kidnappers rejected the ransom and threatened to forcibly marry...

May 31 (THEWILL) — Reports linking elected and appointed officials to kidnapping in the country may sound alarming but in reality, it is a story foretold. Successive administrations at the centre and sub-national levels have often admitted harbouring such...

May 20, (THEWILL) — Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade, operating under the 2 Division Nigerian Army, have intensified ongoing anti-kidnapping operations in Edo State, leading to the arrest of 12 suspected kidnappers and collaborators during a series...

May 18, (THEWILL) — Residents of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State are still reeling in shock following Friday's coordinated attacks on three schools by suspected terrorists and the abduction of no fewer than 45 persons. The affected...

May 13, (THEWILL) – Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Nelson Adepoyigi, the Ward 5 Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. Spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, Olayinka...

February 08, (THEWILL) – Abductors of former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd) have demanded N250 million ransom for his release. Tsiga was kidnapped alongside several other residents of Tsiga village in Kankara Local...

There is no better advice to those who run the affairs of this nation than what Apostle Peter said in the Holy Scripture: 1 Peter Chapter 5 verse 8/9, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks...

January 21, (THEWILL) - Hell seems to have been let loose with the recent upsurge in criminality and banditry across the country as daredevil bandits and kidnappers appear to be stepping up their wicked activities across the country. As...