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Abia State Governor Alex Otti has confirmed incidents of kidnapping attempts in the state by suspected cattle herders, assuring the public that the police are managing the situation.

A tech expert from Bengaluru has created a 'kidnap button' that automatically books a cab to interesting locations whenever pressed, in a humorous take on alleviating weekend boredom.

In Mocache, Ecuador, three farmers were kidnapped and their agricultural machinery stolen, prompting a swift military and police rescue operation.

The Nigerian military rescued three passengers from a kidnap attempt along the Enugu-Otukpo Road in Benue State.

Nigerian troops successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt on the Enugu–Otukpo Road and rescued three victims.

Four men were arrested in Valencia after attempting to kidnap a woman in her home, only to be stopped by her dog biting one of the assailants.

Residents in Ondo State protested for hours after gunmen kidnapped worshippers during a church vigil, highlighting growing concerns over security in the area.

Two men in Sydney have been charged with the kidnap and murder of an 85-year-old man who was allegedly taken by mistake.

Oleksiy Anul, a former Ukrainian prisoner of war, discusses his experiences and recovery in Latvia, where he wrote a book to assist other POWs.

Forensic evidence connected to the kidnapped Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian has been found in a burnt-out car as the investigation into his abduction continues.

Katsina State in Nigeria announced the rescue of 21 kidnapped individuals and the arrest of four suspects following a security operation.

Nigerian troops rescued five travelers after thwarting a kidnapping attempt along the 9th Mile axis in Enugu.

The Kaduna State Government has reunited 204 rescued kidnap victims with their families after extensive medical and psychosocial care.

An incident involving an attempted kidnapping of children in a store was reported.

A man attempted to kidnap a toddler while she was walking with her mother in a supermarket in Italy, resulting in the child suffering a femur fracture during the struggle.

A 37-year-old Romanian man was arrested for attempting to kidnap a child at an Esselunga supermarket in Bergamo, Italy, claiming during interrogation that he could not distinguish between a child and a stuffed toy.

A 45-year-old Ghanaian man attempted to kidnap a 5-year-old boy in a supermarket in Caivano, Italy, while visibly intoxicated, but was arrested after being intercepted by bystanders.

The Oyo State Police successfully rescued a 40-year-old kidnapping victim and arrested one suspect following a failed abduction attempt in Oyo town.

Investigators are using a helicopter-mounted signal sniffer to locate Nancy Guthrie, the kidnapped mother of US TV star Savannah Guthrie, by detecting the signal from her pacemaker.

Yobe State Police successfully prevented a kidnapping and apprehended four suspects involved in various criminal activities.

Student leaders in Nigeria narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping on a notorious highway, prompting condemnation from their association regarding inadequate security measures.

Police believe they have identified where clothes worn by a doorbell cam suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie were purchased as the investigation continues.

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.

A 10-year-old student in Kanpur was kidnapped by YouTubers who later claimed it was a prank after demanding a ransom of ₹2 lakh.

A man was arrested in Bergamo for attempting to kidnap a 1.5-year-old girl from her parents in a supermarket.

Reports indicate that the U.S. military employed Claude AI during an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, resulting in significant casualties.

A fake babysitter attempted to kidnap a 3-year-old girl from a kindergarten in Rome, alarming local parents and prompting calls for an investigation.

A court employee in Amazonas, Brazil, shared her experiences of intimidation and constant death threats from members of a criminal group involved in usury and extortion.

A Gombe businessman was rescued by police after being kidnapped during an attack at his cattle ranch.

A Bolt driver in Vilnius recounted witnessing a potential kidnapping attempt involving a girl and his decision to intervene.

Police report that Jason William Forbes was planning to kidnap a child, posing as an officer, which led to his seven-year prison sentence.

The FBI has released images of a suspect in the case of a missing American TV host's mother.

Two men disguised as police officers kidnapped a woman in Paraná, Brazil, but were apprehended by federal police a short time later.

A Perth man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for plotting to kidnap and abuse a child after extensive police investigations revealed his premeditated plans.

Nine Catholics were kidnapped by armed men during a nighttime prayer vigil in Nigeria's troubled central region.

Two men were arrested in Jundiaí, Brazil, suspected of robbing an app driver during an attempted kidnapping.

Three suspects have been arrested by the Edo State Police in connection with the kidnapping of a doctor and the murder of his brother.

Edo State Police arrested a kidnap suspect following a gunfight during a raid in Ekeke Forest.

A girl in Lithuania reports a near kidnapping incident while waiting for her Bolt driver, warning others to be vigilant.

In Kaduna State, Nigeria, suspected bandits killed three individuals and kidnapped a Catholic priest along with eleven others in a coordinated attack.

Spanish tennis player Nikolás Sánchez Izquierdo reveals brutal threats from gamblers before a Challenger event in Rosario, detailing the extortion and his resulting fear and anxiety.

Former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has sold her £6.4 million London home to move on from a challenging time in her life following a kidnap plot targeting her.

Four tourists from the State of Mexico are missing after being allegedly kidnapped by armed men in northern Mazatlán, Sinaloa, while celebrating a special occasion.

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy, has been kidnapped, leading to a public call for help and the involvement of the President as ransom notes circulate.

Matthew Cooney, a 31-year-old stalker, terrorized a 13-year-old girl for eight months with threats to kill her and send her body parts to her mother before finally being brought to justice after escaping to America.

Diego 'N', the mayor of Tequila, is accused of attempting to kidnap candidate Guillermo Cordero according to Juan Pablo Colin, president of the PAN in Jalisco.

Sidney Rodrigo Aparecido Piovesan, also known as El Cid, was arrested for allegedly planning to kidnap and murder Senator Sergio Moro and other officials as part of a criminal plot.

Two suspects were arrested by Edo State Police during a routine patrol for a foiled kidnapping attempt along the Auchi–Igarra Highway.

Sidney Rodrigo Aparecido Piovesan, known as El Cid, was arrested in Ceará and is suspected of being a key planner in the PCC's 2023 plot to kill authorities and kidnap Senator Sérgio Moro.

In Edo State, gunmen have kidnapped a nursing mother and six children, demanding a ransom of N260 million for their release.