Recession, Upsurge in Crimes in Nigeria: 25 Security And Safety Tips For Nigerians

The current recession in Nigeria is anticipated to have a multiplier-effect in criminal activities, cybercrime and general insecurity. Many people have lost their jobs and businesses have collapsed while prices of goods, food stuffs in the market have doubled if not tripled. Beyond this, we also know that so-called ‘’ember months’’ usually witness high crime rates as folks try to ‘meet up’ for the income that was not forthcoming during the last three quarters of the year. Hence, it is not common to hear of random ritual killings, gruesome killings, traffic accidents during this time of the ‘’ember months’’.

Lagos Oba Kidnapped, Abductors Killed Security Guard, Shot Wife

Armed men reportedly abducted a first class traditional ruler in Lagos, Oba Yushau Goriola Oseni, the Oniba of Ibaland, killed his security guard and shot his wife.

The gunmen, suspected to be from Niger Delta, stormed the monarch’s palace at Iba area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria around 11:30pm on Saturday and took the monarch away, escaping through the waterways.

Suspected Militants Kidnap 5 Expats, Kill One in Calabar, South-South Nigeria

At least five expatriates and two Nigerians were on Wednesday kidnapped at the Idundu axis of the Calabar-Oban road, south-south, Nigeria by suspected militants.

Nigeria Unveils Special Military Squad To Tackle Kidnapping In Kogi State

The Nigerian government says it will deploy a special military squad to Kogi State to tackle kidnapping and other related crimes that have bedeviled the state in recent times, a military official said on Tuesday.

'Niger Delta Militants' Kidnap Naval Officer, Two Others In Lagos, Demand N7m Ransom

The Nation newspaper reports that gunmen claiming to be Niger Delta Militants Kidnapped three people last Monday along the Lagos/Ogun waterways.

Gunmen Kidnap Journalist, Her Daughter in Ogun State, South-West, Nigeria

The Nation newspaper reports that armed men have Kidnapped the Director of Information in Odogbolu Local Government Council of Ogun state, one Mrs Nofisat Oshin, and her daughter, Miss Afolabi Oshin.

Nigerian Senate Sanctions Death Penalty for Kidnapping in Nigeria

Given spike in kidnappings in Nigeria, the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday said it would soon pass a bill for a law that would make kidnapping in Nigeria punishable by death.

Gunmen Kidnap University of Calabar Lecturer, Two Other Students

Symptomatic of pervading insecurity and kidnappings in Nigeria, unknown gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday, 03/05/2016 reportedly invaded the University of Calabar, UNICAL staff premises and kidnapped a lecturer, one Dr Stephen Ndifon of the School of Medical Sciences and two other students. The victims were taken to an unknown destination.

Christian Leaders Kidnapped In Kaduna State, Abductors Demand N100m Ransom

SaharaReporters recounts that some church leaders in Kaduna have been abducted, a source at the headquarters of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja has confirmed to SaharaReporters.

Pirates Kidnap Lithuanian, Ukrainian Sailors Off Nigeria

Gunmen have kidnapped two Lithuanian and two Ukrainian sailors off southern Nigeria, in the latest incident in a region described as a piracy hotspot, Lithuania's government said Tuesday.

Kidnappers Shoot Nigerian Businessman After Collecting N30 million Ransom

An Abeokuta-based oil magnate, Mr Akeem Lawal, 36, was kidnapped and shot after the kidnappers were paid N30 million as ransom.

Police Confirm Kidnap of Minna-based (Niger State) Hotelier By Gunmen

The Nigeria Police in Niger on Tuesday confirmed the kidnapping of a hotelier, Cletus Ojukwu, the Director of Phoenix Hotel limited, Minna, by armed men from his residence at Tunga area of the town.

UPDATE: Kidnappers of Nigeria’s Ex-Finance Minister Demand N100million Ransom For His Release

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and former presidential aspirant, Chief Olu Falae, who was kidnapped a while ago are demanding the payment of N100million ransom for his release, an associate of the  politician has said.

BREAKING NEWS! Kidnappers Free Wife of The Sun Newspaper Deputy MD

Mrs.Toyin Nwosu, the wife of the Deputy Managing Director of the Sun Publishing Limited, Mr. Steve Nwosu  has been released by her abductors.

Gunmen Kidnap Son of Vice Chancellor of University of Port Harcourt

Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted the son of the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Ndowa Laale.

Gunmen Kidnap Prominent Chief Imam, University of Nigeria Nsukka

The Chief Imam of the University of Nigeria Nsukka and who also doubles as the Deputy Secretary-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Mr. Adam Idoko, has been kidnapped.

Gunmen Kidnap Political Advicer To Governor of Bayelsa State, One Other

Barely twenty-four hours after the two Okpoama chiefs that were kidnapped last week in the mangrove swamp of Bayelsa East senatorial district regained their freedom, gunmen struck again Wednesday in the riverside town of Sagbama and abducted the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Bayelsa Governor, Chief executive of Wilson.

Kidnappers Abduct Anglican Bishop In Nigeria, Demand N40m Ransom

Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, the Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of Nigeria, has advised Christians to be vigilant as kidnappers demanded N40 million ransom for the release of Right Rev. Moses Tabuwaye, who was kidnapped on Friday.

Gunmen Kidnap 75-year-old Woman in Niger State, Demand N100m

A 75-year-old woman and mother of a onetime chairman of Rijau local government area in Niger State, Hajiya Umma Rijau, has been kidnapped by some unknown gunmen who are demanding N100 million ransom.

Notorious Kidnapper, Military Accomplice Apprehended in Onitsha

A 28-year-old notorious kidnapper, Henry Chibueze, popularly called ‘Vampire’, has been arrested alongside his informant.