Ogbomoso Kidnappers Drop Prisoner Release Demand As Security Forces Tighten Forest Siege

Kidnapping, detention cases involving S. Koreans abroad surge 20-fold in 4 yrs: data

SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- The number of kidnapping and detention cases involvin...

More day releases to help prisons bursting at the seams: NOS

Overcrowding and lack of staff could prompt prisons to put more prisoners on day release, according to justice ministry plans...

Khutsong Settlement Raid: SAPS Arrest Suspect After Uncovering Explosives Cache

GAUTENG — A targeted Khutsong settlement raid resulted in the confiscation of a significant explosives cache and the arrest of a 26-year-old suspect by SAPS on Friday, 03 July 2026. The South African Police Service (SAPS) Public Order Policing (POP) West Rand unit initiated the operation after receiving actionable intelligence. Officers tracked the tip to []

Thirty-six days after, inside story of gunfight for hostages in Oyo forests

36 agonising days after gunmen swept through three schools in Oyo State and disappeared into the vast wilderness with dozens of pupils and teachers, the battle to secure their freedom has entered what security officials described as its most decisive stage. The post Thirty-six days after, inside story of gunfight for hostages in Oyo forests appeared first on Vanguard News.

Costa Rica Warns Wildlife Trafficking Is Becoming Organized Crime

Costa Rica’s environmental prosecutors are warning that wildlife trafficking is no longer just a scattered problem of people capturing animals for pets or private collections. Authorities now say some trafficking networks are beginning to operate more like organized crime groups, with defined roles, routes and markets. The warning was delivered by José Pablo González, deputy [] The post Costa Rica Warns Wildlife Trafficking Is Becoming Organized Crime appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Oyo abduction: We’re not aware of ransom demand for schoolchildren, teachers – Police

The South-West Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG, Adegoke Fayoade, has said the Nigeria Police Force is unaware of any ransom demand by abductors of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Fayoade made this known on Monday during an official visit to the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos. He [] Oyo abduction: We’re not aware of ransom demand for schoolchildren, teachers – Police

अभिषेक गिरी विराटनगरबाट पक्राउ, कारागारभित्रैबाट रकम असुलेको आरोप

विराटनगर। मोरङ प्रहरीले विराटनगरबाट अभिषेक गिरीलाई पक्राउ गरेको छ। मोरङ जिल्ला कारागारका कैदीबन्दीबाट रकम असुली गरेको र उनीहरूको भत्ता अपचलन गरेको आरोपमा गिरीलाई विराटनगर ८, मधुमारास्थित उनकै निवासबाट शनिबार बिहान पक्राउ गरेको हो। जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालय मोरङबाट खटिएको टोलीले गिरीको निवासमा खानतलासी गरेको थियो। घरमा शंकास्पद वस्तु फेला नपरे पनि थप अनुसन्धानका लागि उनलाई नियन्त्रणमा []

One of FBI Chicago’s Original Most Wanted Just Captured

One of FBI Chicago’s Original Most Wanted Just Captured

24 Missing Children Rescued In Massive Federal Chicago Area Sweep

Nearly 200 people have been charged, and over 300 individuals have been arrested as part of a new federal law enforcement effort in the Chicago area. The initiative, dubbed “Operation New Dawn,” focused on a 60-day mission starting in May to crack down on violent crime, including robbery, kidnapping, firearm offenses, and fentanyl trafficking. According [] 24 Missing Children Rescued In Massive Federal Chicago Area Sweep

World Cup Chaos: Shooter Vanishes

A manhunt is gripping Kansas City after a shooting spree near the World Cup venue left one person dead and four others wounded. Quick Take The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a **25,000 reward** for help finding Oscar Sanchez-Munoz. Police say Sanchez-Munoz is the suspect in five Kansas City shootings and another earlier []

South Africa: Thousands March Against Illegal Immigration Across South Africa

[GroundUp] Large crowds in Gauteng and KZN, with reports of looting and violence

Why South Africa’s asylum system is facing unprecedented pressure

Why South Africa’s asylum system is facing unprecedented pressure

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – LemFi comes into Wealth

In today's edition: Quick Fire with Sheriff Adedokun || LemFi acquires Wealth8 || South Africa proposes crypto tax rules || Who secured the bag?

Kidnapping, detention cases involving Koreans abroad surge 20-fold in 4 years: data

Kidnapping, detention cases involving Koreans abroad surge 20-fold in 4 years: data

Kerajaan teliti cadangan akses segera Suhakam ke pusat tahanan

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan sedang meneliti cadangan membolehkan Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi Manusia Malaysia (Suhakam) diberikan akses segera ke pusat-pusat tahanan bagi memperkukuh fungsi pemantauan badan hak asasi manusia negara itu. Timbalan Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Undang-Undang dan Reformasi Institusi), M. Kulasegaran berkata, perbincangan telah diadakan dengan agensi serta pihak berkepentingan yang berkaitan bagi menangani peraturan ... Read more The post Kerajaan teliti cadangan akses segera Suhakam ke pusat tahanan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Central Equatoria government moves to strengthen security in Bilinyang

The Deputy Governor of Central Equatoria State, Paulino Lukudu Obede, says the state government is taking steps to strengthen security in Bilinyang of Mangalla Payam following concerns over the continued presence of armed cattle herders in the area. Obede made the remarks after meeting a delegation of local leaders and representatives from Bilinyang, who expressed [] The post Central Equatoria government moves to strengthen security in Bilinyang appeared first on Eye Radio.

Inmates Seize Control of Jail and Take Guards Hostage

Inmates Seize Control of Jail and Take Guards Hostage

Hundreds of Calls for Help: What 911 Logs Reveal About the Jackson Local Jail

From assaults to suicide attempts, emergency calls can be a sign of problems that jails can’t handle on their own. The post Hundreds of Calls for Help: What 911 Logs Reveal About the Jackson Local Jail appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Inspections show years of chronic problems at Eastern NC jail taken over by inmates

Inmates gained control of the Bertie-Martin Regional jail, including holding two staff members hostage for hours. Investigators are now trying to figure out what led up to the jail takeover and how it could have been prevented. Inspection reports show the jail has had chronic problems for years.

Government Declares War on Cattle Theft in Greater Mbarara, Over 20 Suspects Arrested

KAMPALA, The Government has declared a war on cattle theft in the Greater Mbarara region as Minister Babalanda orders RDCs, Police to make livestock theft a top security priority in the region. Addressing journalists this evening at the Uganda Media Centre, the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, said the vice has reached [] The post Government Declares War on Cattle Theft in Greater Mbarara, Over 20 Suspects Arrested appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Inmates take over North Carolina jail and hold guards hostage: Authorities

Inmates forcibly took over a local jail in North Carolina on Monday and held guards hostage for a few hours before releasing them through negotiations with various law enforcement agencies, according to state authorities. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said the incident unfolded around 5 a.m., with inmates at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention []

Ogun police make major breakthrough as 2 suspected kidnappers die, N2.2m recovered

The Ogun Police Command shares details of an anti-kidnapping operation that freed a victim, killed two suspects and triggered a search for fleeing gang members.

With Chicago police chief Snelling leaving, replacement search clouded by prospect of heated mayor’s race – Chicago Sun-Times

With Chicago police chief Snelling leaving, replacement search clouded by prospect of heated mayor’s race – Chicago Sun-Times

🚨 While many celebrate the World Cup, ICE hunts Kansas City community members: What’s happening, and how to fight back

ICE Gestapo kidnap and prepare community member for trafficking. Photo via AIRR, 6/27/26 Kansas City spent a year telling the world to watch. The host-city banners went up downtown, the [] The post While many celebrate the World Cup, ICE hunts Kansas City community members: What’s happening, and how to fight back appeared first on URL Media.

What happened to Nancy Guthrie? Timeline of kidnapping following ransom note update

It's been nearly five months since she went missing.

Inmates transferred to other facilities after taking control of a North Carolina jail

Inmates overpowered correctional staff and took over parts of a jail in eastern North Carolina early Monday, but the siege ended hours later when law enforcement officers entered the facility and seized control. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

FCT police arrest six-member ‘one chance’ kidnapping syndicate, recover ₦8.25m ransom

The FCT Police Command has arrested 6 members of a kidnapping and armed robbery “one chance” syndicate responsible for abducting a young lady in Maitama and collecting 8.25 million ransom. Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD, disclosed this during a press briefing at the FCT Police Command Headquarters on July 7, 2026. According The post FCT police arrest six-member ‘one chance’ kidnapping syndicate, recover 8.25m ransom appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.