All articles tagged with #abduction
The US has charged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with drug trafficking, narco-terrorism, and conspiracy to import cocaine, accusing him of leading a corrupt government involved in extensive drug operations. Maduro and his wife were abducted from Caracas and brought to the US to face trial, with additional charges against several associates, including his son and government officials.
Gunmen raided a village in Niger state, Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others, in a recurring cycle of violence in the region, with residents fearing further attacks and delays in security response.
The Nigerian government announced the release of most of the students kidnapped from St. Mary's Catholic School in Papiri, with conflicting reports on the exact number, highlighting ongoing insecurity and kidnapping issues in Nigeria.
Nigerian authorities have successfully rescued the remaining 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from St Mary's Catholic school, bringing the total freed to 230, in what is considered one of Nigeria's worst mass kidnappings, with efforts ongoing to improve school security amid rising attacks.
Nigeria has announced the release of the remaining 130 schoolchildren kidnapped in November from a Catholic school in Niger State, bringing the total number of freed victims to all 303 children and 12 teachers abducted by armed bandits, amid ongoing violence and insecurity in the region.
The remaining 130 students abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria's Niger state have been released following a military and intelligence operation, bringing the total freed to 230 out of over 300 kidnapped during one of Nigeria's largest mass kidnappings in recent years.
After over 40 years, Michelle Newton, who was abducted by her mother in 1983, was reunited with her family in Florida following DNA confirmation and a tip from a family member, leading to her mother's arrest on custodial interference charges.
After more than 40 years, Michelle Newton, who was abducted by her mother in 1983, was reunited with her family in Florida following DNA confirmation and a tip from a family member, leading to her mother's arrest on custodial interference charges.
The mother of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, who disappeared during a road trip in California, was arrested on unrelated charges of false imprisonment, while authorities continue searching for the missing girl, last seen near the Colorado-Utah border.
Ashlee Buzzard, mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, allegedly switched license plates during a road trip to avoid detection, with the last verified sighting of Melodee on October 9 near the Colorado-Utah border. Authorities are investigating her disappearance, focusing on the timeline from October 9 to 10, and believe she drove through several states before returning the rental car with its original license plate. No arrests have been made, and Ashlee Buzzard has not cooperated with investigators.
Thousands mourn Col. Asaf Hamami, the highest-ranking IDF officer abducted to Gaza during the October 7 attack, who was laid to rest in Tel Aviv. His family and Israel's military leadership honored him as a hero, emphasizing his courage, moral strength, and dedication. Hamami's will expressed his refusal to be taken alive if captured, and his death has intensified Israel's resolve to bring home the remaining hostages. The funeral highlighted national grief and admiration for his leadership and sacrifice.
The article reports the release of an unseen image of Col. Asaf Hamami, the most senior IDF officer abducted to Gaza, whose body was returned to Israel. Tributes highlight his leadership and sacrifice, and his family mourns his loss after he was killed during a battle for Kibbutz Nirim. The article also discusses the broader context of the ongoing conflict and efforts to recover remaining hostages.
A Florida couple was targeted in an attempted abduction after suspects planted an AirTag on their SUV to track them home; the suspects were arrested and charged, highlighting the potential misuse of AirTags for nefarious purposes and the importance of privacy alerts for tracking devices.
A woman abducted from her home in Wichita was found safe after a viral security camera video prompted a police investigation, which revealed the incident was related to domestic violence involving her boyfriend, who was subsequently arrested.
A woman who was seen in distressing footage being abducted outside a Kansas home has been found safe, with police identifying the incident as domestic violence involving her boyfriend. The woman contacted authorities after the video was released, leading to her rescue and an investigation. No significant injuries were reported.