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Bandits Defy Govt, Call Victims’ Families, ‘Demand N1billion’ Ransom For Abducted 287 Kaduna Schoolchildren

Global UpfrontMar 15, 2024March 15, 20240

The bandits who abducted the over 287 schoolchildren in Kuriga village of Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State have called the victims’ families

“No Ransom Will Be Paid By Government” To Kidnappers Of Kaduna Students, Others, Tinubu Vows

Global UpfrontMar 13, 2024March 13, 20240

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday vowed not to pay ransom to kidnappers of scores of students and other people in parts of Nigeria. Last

Paying Ransom To Terrorists, Bandits, Other Outlaws Is Criminal, Police Warn Nigerians

Global UpfrontFeb 2, 2024February 2, 20240

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ASP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), on Thursday said the payment of ransom to terrorists, bandits and other outlaws

Kidnappings: Bandits Threaten To Kill 11 Abuja Captives Over Delay To Pay Ransom

Global UpfrontJan 29, 2024January 29, 20240

The abductors of over 15 persons at Kawu village in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja have threatened to kill the

How Parents, Church Raised N250m Ransom Paid To Terrorists For 120 Kaduna Bethel Baptist High School Students’ Release – CAN Chairman

Global UpfrontNov 25, 2023November 25, 20230

Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna State, Reverend John Hayab, tells GODWIN ISENYO how the Baptist Convention of Nigeria and parents raised

Panic In Lagos As Kidnappers Go On Rampage, Ransom Payments Soar

Global UpfrontOct 19, 2023October 19, 20230

Lagosians are in panic at the growing impunity of kidnappers who operate in broad daylight, adding new level of insecurity in an otherwise peaceful area

Bandits In Nigeria: How Protection Payments To Militias Escalate Conflict In The North West

Global UpfrontAug 16, 2023August 16, 20230

By Imrana Buba North-western Nigeria has become increasingly violent. This is due to the activities of militias, known locally as “bandits”. These are loosely organised

4 Kidnapped, 1 Shot As Kidnappers Go On Rampage In Bauchi State

Global UpfrontJun 25, 2023June 25, 20230

By Yemi Monday Kidnappers are on the rampage in Bauchi State as they have abducted and holding over four people captive while while one person

Kidnapping In Nigeria: Criminalising Ransom Payment Isn’t Working – Victims’ Families Need Support

Global UpfrontMay 10, 2023May 10, 20230

Kidnapping for ransom has become a national security threat in Nigeria. How it’s done varies from targeted individuals, to indiscriminate kidnappings and mass kidnapping in

Terrorists Demand N1.7m Ransom, N20,000 Each For 85 People Kidnapped In Zamfara State, Demand Removal Of Army Base

Global UpfrontApr 10, 2023April 10, 20230

Terrorists operating in Zamfara and Katsina States who abducted 85 women and children in Wanzamai community of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State have