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

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.

News Desk
Nine Kidnap Victims Regain Freedom in Kwara as Police Arrest Suspected Looters Targeting Abandoned Communities
Security & Crime

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
Security & Crime

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.

Benue Info-pedia
Yelewata Genocide Memorial Unveiled as Benue Community Honours Over 270 Victims of 2025 Attack
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Yelewata Genocide Memorial Unveiled as Benue Community Honours Over 270 Victims of 2025 Attack

A memorial monument honouring more than 270 victims of the June 2025 Yelewata attacks has been unveiled in Benue State, with church leaders and international advocates calling for justice, remembrance and lasting peace.

Benue Info-pedia
Benue: Ugbokolo Youths Rescue Kidnap Victims, Apprehend Three Suspects in Okpokwu
Security & Crime

Benue: Ugbokolo Youths Rescue Kidnap Victims, Apprehend Three Suspects in Okpokwu

Three suspected kidnappers were reportedly apprehended after Ugbokolo youths mobilized to rescue victims abducted along the Ugbokolo–Aokpe Road in Benue State.

Benue Info-pedia
Yelewata Community to Unveil Monument Honouring Over 200 Victims of 2025 Attack in Benue
Benue affairs / Metro News

Yelewata Community to Unveil Monument Honouring Over 200 Victims of 2025 Attack in Benue

Yelewata Community in Benue State will unveil a memorial monument on June 13, 2026, to honour more than 200 victims of the 2025 attack and commemorate one year since the tragedy.

Benue Info-pedia
Vigilantes, Security Forces Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Kogi State
Security & Crime

Vigilantes, Security Forces Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Kogi State

A joint team of vigilantes, police and military personnel rescued two kidnap victims in Kogi State after intercepting armed bandits transporting them to a suspected hideout.

Benue Info-pedia
Teacher, Student K!lled in Zamfara Att@ck Despite Reported ₦3.1 Million Ransom Payment
Security & Crime

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.

Benue Info-pedia
Kidnappers of Oyo Schoolchildren Reportedly Demand ₦1bn Ransom, Sharia Law for Victims’ Release
Security & Crime

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.

Benue Info-pedia