Police arrest kidnapper, recover victim’s body in Bauchi shallow grave
A suspect in a Bauchi kidnap case has been arrested after a four-year-old boy's body was found in a shallow grave.
Individuals Dressed in Police Sweaters Attempt to Kidnap a Man in Northern Quito: Officers Detain Three Involved
Several men disguised in police clothing attempted to kidnap a citizen in Quito, but the victim managed to escape as police apprehended the suspects.
NRK: Kidnapping Attempts in Sandefjord – Three Swedes Convicted
Three Swedish men have been sentenced to prison for attempting to kidnap a Norwegian man in Sandefjord, while a fourth Swede is wanted internationally after failing to appear in court.
Police smash kidnap syndicate, rescue victims, recover ammunition
The Delta State Police Command in Nigeria has dismantled a kidnap syndicate, rescued three victims, and recovered an AK-47 during a gun battle.
Ex-banker planned my murder, kidnap victim tells court
A businessman testified in court that his brother-in-law, a former bank manager, attempted to kidnap him and defrauded him of over N100 million in a failed deal.
Police re-arrest fleeing kidnap suspect in Oyo
The Oyo State Police have re-arrested a suspected kidnapper who previously escaped custody, following public protests over the incident.
Gunmen kidnap four cocoa farmers in Oyo
Four cocoa farmers were kidnapped by armed men in Ibadan, Nigeria, with police confirming that one victim has been rescued.
Police kill one kidnapper, rescue three kidnap victims in Delta
The Delta State Police Command conducted a successful operation against a kidnap syndicate, resulting in the death of one suspect and the rescue of three victims.
British couple arrested over 'attempted kidnap' from street in holiday hotspot
A British couple was arrested in Majorca for allegedly attempting to kidnap a Spanish woman from a busy street.
Attempted Kidnapping of Elementary School Student in Seodaemun-gu Sent to Prosecutor After 7 Months
Two men in their twenties have been sent to prosecutors for attempting to kidnap elementary school students in Seoul's Seodaemun-gu seven months after the incident.
SHOCKING VIDEO: Man grabbed a small child from a mother in a grocery store and tried to escape with him
In a disturbing incident in Northern Italy, a man attempted to kidnap a small child from a mother in a grocery store.
Gunmen kill Kebbi businessman, kidnap pregnant wife
A businessman was killed and his pregnant wife kidnapped during a violent attack in Kebbi State, Nigeria.
At least 38 civilians killed in Burkina Faso in wave of JNIM attacks
Violence in Burkina Faso has surged as JNIM-linked jihadists kill at least 38 civilians and kidnap nine women, highlighting the escalating security crisis in the region.
Girl, 11, abducted six years ago found ALIVE living 2,600 miles from kidnap scene
An 11-year-old girl, abducted nearly six years ago, has been found safe in North Carolina after living under an alias since her kidnapping.
Man arrested suspected of trying to kidnap a five-year-old child in Ipubi
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Ipubi, Brazil, for attempting to kidnap a five-year-old child who was playing outside her house.
Photo of a gun and a message: If you don’t lose, we’ll kidnap your mother. Tennis is facing data leak problems
Tennis players are being threatened with violence against their families to manipulate match results, highlighting serious data security issues in the sport.
Police arrest suspected mastermind of Ebonyi monarch’s kidnap, murder
Nigerian police have arrested a suspect alleged to be the mastermind behind the kidnapping and murder of a chief in Ebonyi State.
Police arrest wanted kidnap kingpin in Ondo
The Ondo State Police have apprehended Abdullahi Lawal, a notorious kidnapper, in a coordinated operation following sustained intelligence gathering.
Army rescues 19 kidnap victims in Abuja
The Nigerian Army rescued 19 kidnap victims in a coordinated operation in Abuja, neutralizing one bandit in the process.
Army rescues 12 kidnap victims, arrests two suspects in Enugu
The Nigerian Army rescued 12 kidnapping victims and arrested two suspects during an operation in Enugu State.
Armed men invade sanctuary, take worshipers hostage, and kidnap deacon in Campina Grande
Armed men invaded a sanctuary in Campina Grande, Brazil, taking around 20 people hostage and kidnapping a deacon during a prayer session.
Gunmen shoot Ondo farmer, kidnap wife
A farmer in Akure, Ondo State, was shot, and his wife was kidnapped by gunmen on Wednesday night, according to the Nigeria Police Force.
Police arrest three kidnap suspects, recover victim’s corpse in Edo
Three suspected kidnappers have been arrested in Edo State, Nigeria, following the recovery of a victim's corpse and a prior kidnapping incident.
Newspaper: Finnish man suspected of kidnapping a little girl from a market in Spain
A 45-year-old Finnish man has been arrested in Spain for attempting to kidnap a young girl at a market in Fuengirola.
Otti Confirms Kidnap Attempts in Abia Says Situation Under Control
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.
Tech Expert Creates ‘Kidnap Button’ to Escape Boredom, Unique Method Goes Viral
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.
Criminals kidnap three farmers and steal machinery: military and police carry out rescue intervention
In Mocache, Ecuador, three farmers were kidnapped and their agricultural machinery stolen, prompting a swift military and police rescue operation.
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Rescues Benue Links Passengers From Kidnap Attempt
The Nigerian military rescued three passengers from a kidnap attempt along the Enugu-Otukpo Road in Benue State.
Army foils kidnap attempt, rescues three victims in Enugu
Nigerian troops successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt on the Enugu–Otukpo Road and rescued three victims.
Four men arrested for a kidnapping attempt thwarted by the victim's dog biting
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.
Protest rocks Ondo as gunmen kidnap worshippers during vigil
Residents in Ondo State protested for hours after gunmen kidnapped worshippers during a church vigil, highlighting growing concerns over security in the area.
Pair charged with alleged murder of 'mistakenly-kidnapped' pensioner, 85
Two men in Sydney have been charged with the kidnap and murder of an 85-year-old man who was allegedly taken by mistake.
Former Ukrainian POW Oleksiy Anul: "Russian Special Services Tried to Kidnap Me in Geneva"
Oleksiy Anul, a former Ukrainian prisoner of war, discusses his experiences and recovery in Latvia, where he wrote a book to assist other POWs.
Chris Baghsarian: evidence linked to Sydney kidnap victim, 85, discovered in burnt-out car as search continues
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 receives 21 kidnap victims, arrests four suspects
Katsina State in Nigeria announced the rescue of 21 kidnapped individuals and the arrest of four suspects following a security operation.
Army foils kidnap attempt, rescues five travellers in Enugu
Nigerian troops rescued five travelers after thwarting a kidnapping attempt along the 9th Mile axis in Enugu.
Nigeria: Kaduna Government Hands Over 204 Rescued Kidnap Victims to Families
The Kaduna State Government has reunited 204 rescued kidnap victims with their families after extensive medical and psychosocial care.
Tried to kidnap children in the store
An incident involving an attempted kidnapping of children in a store was reported.
Video: a man attempted to kidnap a girl who was holding her mother's hand in a supermarket in Italy
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.
Attempted kidnapping at Esselunga, man arrested: 'I couldn't tell if it was a girl or a stuffed animal'
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.
Attempt to kidnap a child in the supermarket, a 45-year-old Ghanaian arrested. 'He was drunk'
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.
Police rescue 40-year-old kidnap victim in Oyo, arrest one suspect
The Oyo State Police successfully rescued a 40-year-old kidnapping victim and arrested one suspect following a failed abduction attempt in Oyo town.
Nancy Guthrie kidnap: Helicopter with pacemaker ‘sniffer’ hunts TV star’s mum
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.
Police foil kidnap attempt, arrest suspects in Yobe
Yobe State Police successfully prevented a kidnapping and apprehended four suspects involved in various criminal activities.
Student leaders escape kidnap, NANS condemns poor highway security
Student leaders in Nigeria narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping on a notorious highway, prompting condemnation from their association regarding inadequate security measures.
Nancy Guthrie door cam man suspect 'picked up kidnap clothes at Walmart'
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.
Chilling footage shows elderly grandfather being dragged from his home in kidnap gone wrong
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.
YouTubers Kidnap 10-Year-Old Student, Later Claim It Was a Prank
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.
Bergamo, attempts to kidnap a year-and-a-half-old girl in a supermarket: arrested
A man was arrested in Bergamo for attempting to kidnap a 1.5-year-old girl from her parents in a supermarket.
Pentagon used Claude AI to kidnap Maduro – media
Reports indicate that the U.S. military employed Claude AI during an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, resulting in significant casualties.