The state Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development, Rabi Salisu, disclosed this during a press briefing. He said that the victims were first taken to an illegal orphanage home in Abuja, the nation’s capital, from where they were taken to other states by a child trafficking syndicate currently at large. It was an emotional atmosphere as the 13 …
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Police crackdown on kidnapping
The Nigeria Police Force has intensified a crackdown on kidnapping, banditry, and violent crimes across the country, leading to the rescue of 21 kidnapped victims and the recovery of 4.8 million naira paid as ransom. A statement by the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the series of operations conducted nationwide in the first quarter of 2025 significantly disrupted criminal networks …
Read More »Police arrest three over arrest of Owerri resident
The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Nigeria Police Force in Imo State has arrested three suspects for conspiracy and kidnapping of Mr Sabinus Ibe from Owerri. The suspects, Favour Dike, Ifeanyi Kingsley, and Wisdom Chikodi, were arrested after detailed investigations and operations. Police spokesman, Henry Okoye in a statement confirmed the development stating that Ibe was abducted in Egbu, Owerri and …
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