Tag: Alleged abduction
Gunmen abduct couple, shoot neighbour in Ondo
The couple, Mr Jamiu Olawale and his wife, residents of Olaribigba Estate, Ilu-Abo, were whisked away by the gunmen at…
How ex-NBA treasurer Nwamaka Chigbo was abducted, killed in Abuja
According to the family, the late Nwamaka was an active member and former treasurer of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja,…
Gunmen abduct photojournalist in Kaduna
Usman, a retired staff of Africa Independent Television (AIT), Kaduna Station, and formerly of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Kaduna,…
Police launch manhunt for kidnappers of nursing mother, child in Ondo
DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the spokesperson for the Ondo Police Command confirmed the abduction of the nursing mother and her child
Kwara community cries out for monarch’s release 10 days after abduction
Lawal said the Royal Family and the Bayagan-Ile community have been left alone by the police and the Kwara government…
One escaped, 13 missing – Police speak on terrorists’ abduction of girls from Borno farm
A joint team of police operatives, troops of the Nigerian military, Civilian JTF and vigilantes immediately launched a rescue operation…
Fresh attack in Kwara as four farmers gets abducted
This attack happened in Bokngi village, Edu local government in Kwara state...
Gunmen ambush, abduct Kebbi Assembly Deputy Speaker after prayer
The Kebbi Police Command said a joint team of security operatives are already working to rescue the abducted Deputy Speaker.
Police speak on ex-Imo lawmaker allegedly abducted by IPOB/ESN terrorists
Ogbu, who was also a former Chairman of Okigwe Local Government Area, was kidnapped on September 7, 2025, while he…
Ondo: Gunmen abduct Owo FMC worker
By Muftau Ogunyemi/Owo A member of staff of Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State simply known as Pastor Akesinro has…
Gunmen abduct Pastor, church member in Kogi
An eyewitness said, “The incident happened between 3 and 4 pm on 24th August 2025 (Sunday) when both members of…
Ondo CP orders manhunt for gunmen who killed man, abducted woman in Akure
CP Lawal, visited Ogbese, the scene of the incident, on Friday.
Four farmers abducted in Ebonyi Community
Police they have commenced investigation and search for the rescue of the victims by collaborating with the community leaders, traditional…
‘How Bauchi woman kidnapped newborn, killed two 7-year-old girls’
The incident, which occurred on July 22 sparked off violent protests, during which angry Muslim youths of the community reportedly…
Gunmen abduct traditional ruler in Nasarawa
The perpetrators who were armed gate-crashed into the palace, firing shots indiscriminately before whisking away the traditional ruler to an…
Kogi: Gunmen storm palace, abduct traditional ruler, others
The traditional ruler was whisked away in the early hours of Thursday, 15 May by an unspecified number of heavily…
Lawmaker fumes as pirates abduct four market women in Bayelsa
The Sea Pirates has attacked the passenger and cargo-laden boat few minutes after it left the Swali Market Jetty in…
Alleged abduction: Court strikes out Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn suit against FG
Kanu, who sued the defendants over allegations bordering on violation of his rights, alleged that he was kidnapped from Kenya…
‘I needed N200,000’ – Man arrested over abduction, killing of Catholic priest opens up
Okechukwu, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Kafachan, Kaduna State, was abducted on March 4, at about 9:15 p.m.…
Ogun: Police rescue driver from angry mob over alleged abduction of passenger
Odutola said both the victim and suspect were taken to the police station, with the suspect receiving medical attention due…
‘How Rev. Father Stephen Echezona was rescued from kidnappers in Anambra’
Anambra Police Command spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Sunday said Reverend Father Echezona was rescued unharmed in…
‘How FRSC officer Nathaniel Kumashe was abducted in Benue’
He was abducted shortly after returning from the late cousin’s wake, the Benue Command of FRSC said in a statement…
FCT: Kidnappers kill woman abducted alongside husband, son, 2 others
The deceased, her husband, Mr Akinropo Adesiyan, their son, Ifeoluwa a family member, Dr Adekunle Adeniji were abducted from their…
Gunmen abduct Kogi varsity lecturer, demand N10m ransom
An eyewitness said the hoodlums in their numbers invaded the Prof Ebeh’s house in Agbeji, a suburb of Anyigba in…
Gunmen abduct Akwa Ibom businessman, kill driver
Spokesperson for Akwa Ibom Police Command, ASP Timfon John confirmed the incident in Eket on Tuesday. According to the police…
Edo: Abducted Catholic priest released in Kogi
Fr. Thomas Oyode was kidnapped on the 27 October 2024, when the gunmen attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary while…
Lagos man Monday Olukunle to spend 7 years in jail for abducting teenage girl
Olukunle allegedly abducted the girl in an uncompleted building with others still at large on Sept. 30, 2022 on Ralitu…
Gunmen abduct Anambra Commissioner, wife, kill aide
The Commissioner was reportedly travelling to Abuja alongside his wife to attend the wedding ceremony of Adaora, the daughter of…
UCH resident doctors protest, threaten strike over abduction of colleague
The UCH resident doctors carried placards with various inscriptions, such as “Seven months and counting in captivity is unacceptable”, “It…
Kano: Man, 17-year old girl in DSS custody for abducting 4-year- old girl
Impeccable source in the Kano office of the DSS, hinted that the State Hisbah officials handed over Aisha who was…