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Terrorists Kidnap OPC Leader, Two Others During Ransom Payment Trip In Kwara
Terrorists abduct OPC factional leader and two others in Kwara during alleged ransom delivery mission in Oko Irese forest.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 1, 2026
Terrorists demand N300m after N40m ransom payment for kidnapped INEC Commissioner
Terrorists have demanded an extra N300 million ransom from the family of Niger State Independent Electoral Commission, NSIEC, Permanent Commissioner, Ahmed Mohammed, nine months after his abduction. This is after the family of the victim has reportedly paid N40 million to the kidnappers to secure his release. Recall that terrorists kidnapped Ahmed along the Mokwa–Ibbi [] Terrorists demand N300m after N40m ransom payment for kidnapped INEC Commissioner
World Israel News
· Jul 3, 2026
IDF says Hamas commander involved in Oct. 7 attack and hostage captivity killed in Gaza
Jandiya led a Hamas Nukhba terrorist cell that infiltrated Kibbutz Nahal Oz during the Oct. 7 massacre and took part in the abduction of the late Capt. Daniel Perez. The post IDF says Hamas commander involved in Oct. 7 attack and hostage captivity killed in Gaza appeared first on World Israel News.
South Africa Today
· Jun 22, 2026
Uber Driver Kidnapping and Extortion: Two Arrested in Katlehong
KATLEHONG, GAUTENG — Following a harrowing incident involving an Uber driver kidnapping and extortion, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) has successfully apprehended two suspects in Katlehong. The swift operation, carried out on Saturday, 20 June 2026, targeted individuals allegedly linked to a local taxi association who held a ride-hailing motorist hostage. The ordeal unfolded []
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 10, 2026
Dua rakyat Malaysia ditahan, curi motosikal sewa di Thailand
SUNGAI GOLOK (THAILAND): Polis Daerah Sungai Golok menahan dua lelaki rakyat Malaysia yang disyaki terbabit dalam kes kecurian sebuah motosikal sewa dan memiliki dadah dalam serbuan di sebuah hotel di sini semalam. Dalam serbuan pukul 9.30 malam iti, polis turut memburu seorang lagi rakan yang masih bebas bagi membantu siasatan. Ketua Polis Daerah Sungai Golok, ... Read more The post Dua rakyat Malaysia ditahan, curi motosikal sewa di Thailand appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Vanguard News
· Jun 28, 2026
Troops nab suspected ISWAP spy over planned Borno military base attack
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected operative of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, over an alleged plot to attack two military formations in Borno State. The suspect, identified as Muhammad Shuaibu, was arrested by troops of the 212 Battalion at the Forward Operating Base, FOB, Chabbol, following intelligence reports of [] The post Troops nab suspected ISWAP spy over planned Borno military base attack appeared first on Vanguard News.
Arise News
· Jun 22, 2026
Ogbomoso Kidnappers Drop Prisoner Release Demand As Security Forces Tighten Forest Siege
Ogbomoso kidnappers abandon prisoner release demands and focus on ransom as security forces intensify rescue operations.
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Related coverage for "Terrorists Kidnap OPC Leader, Two Others During Ransom Payment Trip In Kwara": Daily Post Nigeria — Terrorists demand N300m after N40m ransom payment for kidnapped INEC Commissioner. World Israel News — IDF says Hamas commander involved in Oct. 7 attack and hostage captivity killed in Gaza. South Africa Today — Uber Driver Kidnapping and Extortion: Two Arrested in Katlehong. Utusan Malaysia — Dua rakyat Malaysia ditahan, curi motosikal sewa di Thailand. Vanguard News — Troops nab suspected ISWAP spy over planned Borno military base attack. Arise News — Ogbomoso Kidnappers Drop Prisoner Release Demand As Security Forces Tighten Forest Siege