KIDNAPPERS RETURN CORPSE OF ABDUCTED FARMER AFTER COLLECTING N56M RANSOM FROM HIS FAMILY. (PHOTO).

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 Kidnappers return corpse of abducted farmer after collecting N56m ransom from his family Bandits operating along the Kaduna-Abuja highway have killed a farmer identified as Ibrahim Kadafa, popularly known as Ibro, after he was kidnapped alongside his friend, Mustapha Shelpidi, while harvesting soybeans on his farm around Alheri Camp, Kilometer 30, along the Kaduna-Abuja road, on October 28, 2026. Silverbird TV reports that Ibrahim, who worked in Abuja, had reportedly travelled to supervise his farm when the armed men struck and whisked both men away. According to family sources, the kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N100 million which was later reduced to N80 million. The family source said that after weeks of desperate negotiations, the family paid N56 million alongside three brand-new Samsung mobile phones and a recharge card worth N20, 000, in the hope of securing Ibrahim’s release. The report states that what should have been a moment of reunion turned into a devastati...

SUSTAINED NIGERIAN ARMY OFFENSIVE SECURES 31 KIDNAP VICTIMS, NETS 17 SUSPECTS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 SUSTAINED NIGERIAN ARMY OFFENSIVE SECURES 31 KIDNAP VICTIMS, NETS 17 SUSPECTS


The Nigerian Army recorded significant operational gains across multiple theatres in the last 24 hours, arresting 17 criminal suspects, rescuing 31 kidnapped victims and recovering two pump-action guns with five rounds of ammunition, as sustained pressure forced criminal elements to flee on contact while troops consolidated gains and protected civilians.


In Zamfara State, troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team 5 at FOB Moriki, working with local hunters, responded to a distress call regarding the kidnapping of residents at Kadage Village, Maradun LGA. On sighting the troops, the terrorists abandoned 25 kidnapped victims and fled. The victims were rescued, the area exploited without further contact and all rescued persons were reunited with their families in Moriki Town.


In Delta State, troops of 63 Brigade acting on intelligence on arrested a suspected cultist/kidnapper terrorising Ezuokwu Community, Oshimili North LGA, alongside 11 accomplices. Subsequent raids in Ite-Ego Community led to the arrest of a herbalist and the recovery of two pump-action guns and five cartridges. Additionally, a suspected drug peddler was apprehended with crystal meth (“ice”), smoking pipes and Indian hemp. All suspects and exhibits are in military custody for further action.


In Kogi State, troops of 12 Brigade conducted fighting patrols from Obajana and Kabba Patrol Bases to Ankomi Village and Adankolo general area, Lokoja LGA on 1 January 2026, rescuing five kidnapped victims from abandoned settlements. During exploitation, two decomposed bodies were discovered; one has been evacuated while efforts continue to recover the other. Earlier, on 31 December 2025, the same Brigade responded to reports of a road blockage along Ayere–Kabba Road, Ijumu LGA, engaging suspected violent extremists who fled into the bushes. Troops rescued an injured driver, recovered his vehicle, evacuated him to St. Joseph Hospital, Kabba and continue to dominate the main supply route with aggressive patrols.


In Kaduna State, troops of Sector 5, Operation ENDURING PEACE, acting on credible intelligence on 1 January 2026, apprehended one suspected kidnapper at Jagindi Kagom Village, Jema’a LGA. The suspect is in custody for further investigation.


In Nasarawa State, troops of Sector 2, Operation WHIRL STROKE on 1 January 2026 arrested two suspected kidnappers hibernating around Kadarko, Keana LGA and handed them over to the Nigerian Police, Keana Division for prosecution.


Similarly, in Taraba State, troops of Sector 3, Operation WHIRL STROKE responded to a kidnapping incident at Abong general area, Kurmi LGA, conducted a search and successfully rescued one kidnapped victim, who has since been reunited with his family.


The Nigerian Army reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property across the country. Through timely intelligence, joint community efforts and sustained offensive operations, troops will continue to deny criminals freedom of action while urging citizens to support security forces with credible information.

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