Kidnapping
7 LAS News stories tagged “Kidnapping”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Imo High Court Schedules Four‑Day Hearing for Five Suspected NYSC Kidnapper Suspects
The Imo State High Court has set a four‑day trial window from 27 to 30 October for five individuals accused of abducting 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members, ordering they remain in DSS custody and urging a verdict before January 2027.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 19:45 WAT · 5 sources
Nigerian army frees four kidnapping victims in Zamfara and Kebbi
The army’s Operation Fansan Yamma rescued two civilians in Zamfara and two in Kebbi on 21 October, underscoring intensified security efforts in north‑west Nigeria.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 11:15 WAT · 3 sources
Joint Task Force North West frees 27 kidnapping victims and recovers motorcycle in Katsina
On 16 October 2026 troops of Operation Fansan Yamma rescued 27 abducted residents in Sabuwa LGA, Katsina State, and later retrieved a motorcycle after terrorists fled a patrol near Kurba village.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 12:15 WAT · 3 sources
Kano troops and hunters kill two suspected kidnappers, recover N10m ransom in Falgore Forest
Nigerian Army forces, police, DSS and local hunters launched an operation in Falgore Forest, Kano State, that neutralised two suspected kidnappers, rescued Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu and recovered a N10 million ransom.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 6 sources
Five suspects detained in joint operation after NYSC mass kidnapping in Imo State
Security forces from the DSS, military and police arrested five alleged gang members linked to the October 1 abduction of 20 NYSC trainees in Imo, while three others fled with gunshot wounds, prompting a continued manhunt.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 04:45 WAT · 8 sources
Benue police launch rescue operation after priest abducted on Otobi‑Ajege road
State police confirmed the kidnapping of Rev Fr John Otache, parish priest of St Margaret’s in Ohimini, on 13 October while travelling from Otukpo, and said investigations and rescue efforts are under way.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 12:45 WAT · 5 sources
Kaduna family freed after week-long kidnapping by bandits
Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their six‑month‑old daughter were abducted on 6 October in Millennium City, Kaduna State, and were released a few days later, according to local reports.
LAS News Desk · 16 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 4 sources