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US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (298+ words) An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organization said Friday. Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement. He will soon be reunited…...
Kidnapped Odisha Businessman Rescued Within 24 Hours, Mastermind Arrested
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (301+ words) Published: August 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM IST Balangir: Odisha Police rescued a businessman who was allegedly kidnapped within 24 hours of receiving a complaint and arrested the suspected mastermind in connection with the case. The victim, identified as Narendra Kumar Sahu, a known…...
CCTV | Youth allegedly kidnapped, thrown into canal over affair: Search underway; 4 detained in Dahegam, including younger brother’s wife’s lover - Gujarat News
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (635+ words) A security guard who supported his family was allegedly abducted in broad daylight from a road in Dahegam, with police now searching a nearby canal after one of the suspects claimed the victim may have been thrown into it. The…...
How Abducted Kebbi Judge Returned Home After 8 Days In Captivity – Brother
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (345+ words) Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has regained his freedom after spending eight days in the custody of kidnappers, with his family recounting how he returned home on Monday. The judge was abducted in the early…...
Police Report Five Dead, Multiple Arrests, Kidnap Rescues Across 10 States
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (592+ words) Sun Aug 16, 2026 August 16, 2026 10:05 AM GMT+1 The Nigeria Police Force has reported five deaths in a boat mishap in Niger State, alongside several arrests, kidnapping rescues and other major operational developments across the country in the past 48 hours. In a post…...
Suspected Pinetown kidnappers back in court on Tuesday
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (196+ words) THE suspects arrested in the kidnapping case involving pupils from Pinetown Boys’ High School learners are due back in court on Tuesday (August 18). The two accused, aged 29 and 35, who were arrested in May, are facing a total of 12 charges linked…...
US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after nine months in captivity - AOL
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (284+ words) An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger last year was released, his organization announced on Friday. Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped in the West African country's capital, Niamey, on Oct. 21 by three armed individuals, will soon be reunited with…...
Suspect shot by police following reported abduction
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (101+ words) GREEN TOWNSHIP — Police are investigating after a person was shot by officers following an abduction on Saturday afternoon. Officers responded to Boudinot Avenue on the report of an abduction around 4 p.m., according to our news partners, WCPO. When crews arrived…...
Anambra Businessman Joseph Ezeokafor and Reverend Sister Regain Freedom After 11 Days in Captivity | Crime And Security
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (190+ words) Billionaire Anambra oil magnate Joseph Ezeokafor and a reverend sister abducted in Ifite-Awka have been released after 11 days. Police launched a manhunt for the kidnappers while the circumstances of the release and reports of ransom payment remain under investigation. Billionaire…...
Insecurity: Ogun CP, NANS pledge stronger campus security
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (457+ words) Amid rising cases of kidnapping, armed robbery and cultism around tertiary institutions in Ogun State, the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has met with the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, to demand stronger security measures…...