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In Western Singhbhum, a 4-year-old boy was abducted, and following an attempted sexual assault, was brutally murdered with a stone, prompting rigorous police investigation.

Gunmen in Edo State, Nigeria, killed a traditional chief and abducted his two daughters, prompting community leaders to discuss security measures.

Munachi Umenyi, a 12-year-old girl who was kidnapped in Ibadan, Nigeria, has been released after 13 days of captivity.

A chief in Edo State, Nigeria, was murdered by gunmen, who also abducted his two daughters during the attack.

Six worshippers were abducted by gunmen from a celestial church in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria, in the early hours of February 25.

An 85-year-old man who was mistakenly abducted in Sydney has been found dead, leading to the arrest of two suspects.

The Nigerian government denied allegations of paying ransom to Boko Haram for the release of students abducted from St Mary Catholic School, Papiri.

The Nigerian government has refuted claims that it paid ransom to Boko Haram for the release of abducted children and staff, attributing their release to intelligence efforts instead.

NBC journalist Savannah Guthrie has offered a reward of one million dollars for information regarding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for 24 days.

An American television host has promised a reward of one million dollars for information leading to the recovery of her abducted mother.

Somali journalist Abdihafid Nor was abducted by armed officers in Mogadishu after reporting on the dismissal of Turkish-trained military officers following a pay dispute.

The family of abducted Nancy Guthrie has announced a one million dollar reward for information leading to her discovery.

Ukrainian director Anna Ahaliieva discusses her experiences of facing discrimination in Slovakia and her work on a film about Ukrainian children abducted to Russia.

Australian police have discovered human remains believed to belong to 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was abducted from his home by masked men on February 13, likely by mistake.

Suspected human remains have been discovered during the ongoing search for Chris Baghsarian, an 85-year-old man who was mistakenly kidnapped from his North Ryde home in Sydney.

The Nigerian government has reportedly paid a ransom of several million dollars to Boko Haram for the release of approximately 230 abducted students and teachers.

An 18-year-old young man, Michel Alves da Silva São Bernardo, was found dead from gunshot wounds in Cáceres, Brazil, after being forcibly abducted.

The Maranhão Civil Police are investigating the kidnapping of Reinaldo Adriano de Carvalho, a bar owner in Vargem Grande, whose whereabouts remain unknown after being abducted by armed men.

A shocking incident occurred in Barmer, Rajasthan, where a student was abducted by four men while attempting to take his 12th board examination.

A 12th-grade student was abducted from his school in Rajasthan while attending board exams and was found severely injured after being brutally beaten.

The African Union has condemned the killing of over 50 civilians and the abduction of women and children in Zamfara State, Nigeria, during terrorist attacks.

Police are conducting a search in dense bushland near Sydney for 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, who was abducted in a case of mistaken identity.

A man was shot dead, his partner seriously injured, and their 8-year-old son abducted in an attack by the woman's ex-partner in Botucatu, Brazil.

An expert suggests that the likelihood of Nancy Guthrie being abducted and taken across the U.S.-Mexico border is low due to enhanced security measures.

At least 50 people were killed and many women and children were abducted during an attack by armed men on a village in Zamfara state, northwestern Nigeria.

Tope Oriloye, a secondary school student abducted in Edo State, has been released after a ransom of 2 million Naira was paid, while another victim remains in captivity.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating an RCMP shooting incident involving a man in Okotoks who claimed his parents were abducted.

A missing businesswoman in Independência, Brazil, was found dead after being abducted by an armed man.

A coalition of civil society organizations in Nigeria's Kwara State is urging the government to secure the release of 176 individuals abducted from local communities during violent attacks.

Savannah Guthrie's mother has been missing for three weeks, prompting Donald Trump to issue a stark warning about potential consequences for the abductors.

Latvian Parliament Speaker Daiga Mieriņa emphasizes the need to bring abducted Ukrainian children back home during the opening of a photography exhibition highlighting their stories.

Nigerian troops have killed five kidnappers and rescued an abducted woman in Plateau State during a military operation.

An 85-year-old man was kidnapped in Sydney, Australia, but the police believe it may be a case of mistaken identity due to the ongoing investigation.

A Lithuanian court is set to hear a case involving G. Filipavičius, who allegedly abducted and tortured women in garages.

Suspected bandits abducted six travelers along the Naka–Makurdi road in Benue State, demanding a ransom for their release.

Foday Musa's two children were abducted in a human trafficking scheme disguised as overseas job opportunities, prompting him to collaborate with police for their rescue.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of approximately 2000 Ukrainian children who had been abducted to Russia during the ongoing war.

At least six travelers have been reportedly abducted by suspected bandits along the Naka–Makurdi road in Benue State, Nigeria.

A shocking incident of a newborn being stolen has emerged from the Rohini area of Delhi, where a three-day-old baby was abducted by an unknown woman in the neonatal ward of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital.

Chris Baghsarian's cousin pleads with his captors for the release of the 85-year-old man, who was abducted in a case of mistaken identity in Sydney.

Nine children abducted from a Catholic church in Nigeria's Benue State have been rescued by local security forces.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with family members of victims abducted by North Korea, emphasizing the need to open dialogue and seeking the return of all victims.

A series of violent attacks by bandits in Niger State, Nigeria, left 32 farmers dead and several others abducted, while properties were set ablaze in multiple communities.

Police in Australia are appealing to kidnappers for the release of an 85-year-old man who was mistakenly abducted.

American TV host Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional plea for the safe return of her abducted mother.

An 85-year-old grandfather was abducted from his home in New South Wales, Australia, in what police classify as a case of mistaken identity, as evidenced by chilling CCTV footage.

There are conflicting reports between the Kwara State Government and the Al-Sunnah terrorist group regarding the number of victims abducted during a recent attack in Woro and Nukku communities.

Nine worshippers kidnapped during a prayer session in Benue State, Nigeria, have been rescued by security operatives, according to the state government.

Tension escalated in Kwara's Kaiama area after a video surfaced showing over 170 abducted women and children held by suspected terrorists.

María Elena, the wife of Antonio Esparza, a miner abducted in Sinaloa, leads a protest in Sonora, rejecting the official narrative surrounding her husband's disappearance.