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Nigeria: Police Arrest 12 Over Kidnapping, Other Alleged Offences

  • Niger State police arrested 12 suspects between 22 and 25 August for various offences including kidnapping, armed robbery, and culpable homicide, police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun announced.
  • Three suspects arrested on 23 August in Uraga, Mariga Local Government Area, allegedly operated a criminal syndicate disguised as a "Yansakai Vigilante" group to kidnap and rob residents.
  • Tactical teams apprehended six individuals in Maitumbi following the stabbing death of 35-year-old Nafiu Mohammed on 25 August, recovering a cutlass during their investigation.
  • Along the Maitumbi-Gwada Road, three suspects were arrested with cannabis and weapons, while separate operations led to arrests for drug and motorcycle theft offences.
  • Police spokesperson Abiodun urged residents to provide credible information to security agencies, noting that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty pending investigation completion.
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Kylian Mbappé was on a kidnapping list of an 18-year-old Frenchman, Le Parisien reports. The suspect allegedly prepared plans for kidnappings and armed home invasions from prison via Snapchat. He directed a criminal gang that targeted a total of 26 wealthy French citizens.

·Kobbegem, Belgium
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Has Kylian Mbappé escaped a kidnapping project? The judicial police are said to have found his name in a list of wealthy figures to rob and kidnap in a detainee's phone. (Sports).

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The alleged ringleader is an 18-year-old, nicknamed 'Lester Z', who coordinated a criminal network with 25 targets from Villepinte prison.

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The name of the footballer from Real Madrid reportedly appeared alongside that of 25 other people on a list located during a police investigation into an alleged organization dedicated to preparing robberies and other crimes.

·Madrid, Spain
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Clément L. is said to have managed a criminal network, despite his imprisonment, that planned raids and kidnappings of wealthy people.

·Kassel, Germany
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An explosive revelation in France. Kylian Mbappe is said to have been targeted by a gang of criminals. A kidnapping of the football star was even planned, as the "Le Parisien" reported.

·Vienna, Austria
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Premium Times Nigeria broke the news in Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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