Suspected bandits blocked the Bakori–Guga road in Katsina State on Friday evening and abducted at least nine travellers who were returning from the weekly Bakori market, according to community leaders.

The Ochetoha K’Idoma, a prominent socio-cultural group representing the Idoma people, has expressed concern over increasing insecurity in Nigeria, labeling the nation's highways as "killing fields". This statement follows the tragic death of Prof. David Onu Salifu, a former Secretary to the Government of Benue State and a Professor of Public Administration, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures on the roads.

Suspected kidnappers allegedly abducted three people along the Ebelle-Amughe Road in Okpekpe community, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria, according to Daily Post. Two of the victims were reportedly killed by their abductors, while the third sustained serious gunshot injuries but managed to escape. The community has sent an SOS to Governor Okpebholo over the incident.

Suspected thugs reportedly blocked a road in Gboko, Benue State, obstructing the convoy of former presidential candidate Peter Obi as he travelled from the airport into town. According to PM News, quoting a woman at the scene, the entire road was barricaded, with those involved saying Obi would not be allowed into town to meet the people he intended to see.

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says its operatives have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Oron waterways in the state. According to a statement issued in Uyo on Tuesday by the police spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, operatives of the Marine Police in Oron acted on credible intelligence about a planned kidnapping operation in the area. The disclosure was reported by the Daily Post, though further details of the operation were not provided in the available report.

Police in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, have foiled a planned kidnapping operation in Oron, according to Punch. The operation led to the recovery of guns, ammunition, and speedboats believed to be intended for use in the plot. Details of arrests or suspects were not provided in the available report. The incident highlights ongoing security efforts by the Akwa Ibom Police Command to curb kidnapping and related crimes in the coastal area of the state.