KIDNAPPING

Nov 24 2025CRIME

Nigeria's School Kidnappings: A Growing Crisis

In Nigeria, a troubling trend of school kidnappings continues to escalate. Recently, 50 out of 303 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger state managed to escape. These kids, aged 10 to 18, found their way back to their families between Friday and Saturday. However, 253 students and 12 teachers remain in the hands of their abductors. Meanwhile, in Kwara stat...

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Nov 23 2025CRIME

A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Nigeria's School Crisis

In a ray of hope, fifty students managed to break free from their captors after being snatched from a Catholic school in Nigeria. This escape happened over the weekend, and the kids are now back with their families. But the situation is still dire, with more than 250 students and a dozen teachers still held captive. This kidnapping is part of a troubling trend. Just...

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Nov 23 2025CRIME

Pope Leo Calls for Action After Shocking Nigeria School Kidnapping

Pope Leo has stepped in to ask for help after a terrifying event in Nigeria. A huge group of people, including students and teachers, were taken from a Catholic school. This is not just a big deal because of the number of people involved, but also because it's part of a bigger problem in the area. The Pope spoke about this during a recent gathering. He said he was r...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Nigeria's School Crisis: A Growing Wave of Abductions

In a shocking turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with a surge in school abductions, with the latest attack targeting a Catholic institution in the Niger state. Over 300 students and 12 teachers were taken from St. Mary's School in the remote Papiri community. This number was revised after a thorough verification process, revealing that 88 more students were capture...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Nigeria's Alarm: Over 300 Students Taken in Shocking School Abduction

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Nigeria is grappling with one of its most severe mass abductions yet. Over 300 students and teachers were snatched from a Catholic school in Niger state. This number, confirmed by the Christian Association of Nigeria, is even higher than initially thought. It's a grim reminder of the 2014 Chibok kidnapping that shook the world. The...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Crypto Heist Gone Wrong: Ex-Cop and Gangster's Failed Plan

In a bizarre turn of events, a former Los Angeles police officer and a man with ties to organized crime allegedly staged a fake police raid to steal cryptocurrency from a teenager. The plot, which unfolded last December, involved a group of six men, including the former officer, Eric Halem, and Gabby Ben, a man with a history of fraud and deportations. The group tar...

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Nigeria's Rising Wave of School Abductions and Church Raids

Nigeria is facing a surge in violent incidents, with recent attacks on schools and churches grabbing international attention. The latest in a string of abductions happened at a Catholic school in Niger state, where over 300 students were taken. This follows a deadly church raid just days earlier, adding to the mounting pressure on the Nigerian government. These atta...

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Nov 19 2025CRIME

Brave Schoolgirl Escapes as Search Continues for 24 Missing Students in Nigeria

In a heartbreaking turn of events, 24 schoolgirls were taken from their dormitory in Maga, Nigeria, while one brave student managed to escape. The incident happened early Monday morning when armed men stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School. These men climbed over the school fence, exchanged gunfire with police, and sadly, killed a staff member. ...

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Oct 24 2025CRIME

London's Fire Plot: A Young Man's Dangerous Game

A young man from London, Dylan Earl, found himself in deep trouble. He admitted to setting fire to buildings that supported Ukraine. This was not just any fire. It was a planned attack, and it was serious. The court heard that Earl had big plans. He talked about kidnapping a wealthy businessman. He also discussed burning down a warehouse in another country. Earl was...

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Aug 10 2025CRIME

Haiti's Struggle: Gangs, Officials, and the Fight for Control

In Haiti, the fight against gangs is getting tougher. Police recently arrested a former senator, Nenel Cassy, for allegedly working with these gangs. This is a big deal because high-level arrests don't happen often in Haiti. Cassy is accused of funding and supporting gang members who attacked a peaceful neighborhood called Kenscoff. This area, home to many wealthy Ha...

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