Two of four Americans kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico found dead

U.S. Republicans, in particular, have been pushing for the U.S. government to take a tougher line on organized crime south of the border.

8 March 2023

Man and woman arrested for abduction, extortion

Recently, there have been cases of people being taken to Hiyaa flats and being robbed.

1 June 2024

Group of 3 arrested for kidnapping

At the remand hearing, police presented police statements, witness testimony and CCTV camera footage.

17 December 2023

Man kidnapped, beaten and robbed

Criminal Court Judge Sofwath Habeeb ordered him to remain in custody for 15 days.

3 April 2024

Boko Haram frees 49 women kidnapped in Nigeria's Borno state

In late July, Islamists beheaded at least 10 farmers in Borno.

26 August 2023

More than 100 kidnapped Nigerian students arrive back in Kaduna

The abduction of students in Nigeria began over a decade ago with jihadist group Boko Haram.

26 March 2024

Briton runs length of Africa

Now he hopes his achievement inspires others to get more active.

9 April 2024

3 kidnapped over drug dispute; busted after hospital visit

A reliable source with knowledge of the incident confirmed to Atoll Times that the act was committed by people with criminal records.

18 June 2023