Abductions
Federal government closes 41 unity colleges over student abductions
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges nationwide due to rising security threats from student abductions. This decision follows recent kidnappings in Kebbi and Niger states, aimed at preventing further breaches. The minister of education approved the measure in a circular dated November 21, 2025.
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara met with Sakie Yokota, the mother of Megumi Yokota who was abducted by North Korea, at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on January 20, 2026. Sakie expressed hope for progress this year on resolving the abduction issue. Kihara pledged to bring back all abductees.
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Kenya's Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has rejected allegations that officers are abducting citizens, stressing that such acts violate the constitution. He also provided updates on the escape of murder suspect Collins Jumaisi from custody. These statements come amid rising reports of disappearances targeting government critics.