Tag: alleged kidnapping
Group screams as gunmen abduct another chief in Kogi
Ajayi's abduction came in less than a week after the release of Pa. Dada Ogunyanda, the 90-year-old Oba of Okoloke,…
Anambra man arrested for kidnapping, killing victim despite collecting ransom
The suspect, allegedly a member of a kidnapping gang, was involved in the abduction and murder of the late Onwurah…
Police speak on alleged kidnapping of 200 people on Abuja-Kaduna Highway
Police warn individuals and media outlets against spreading false information, which could incite panic and disrupt public order.
Gunmen abduct 76-year-old retired Army Major in Kogi
According to an impeccable source, the kidnapping occurred around 11:30pm. on Wednesday, 21 May, when the gunmen fired shots for…
Tension, outrage in Edo community as gunmen kill woman, abduct husband
Neigbours, drawn by gunshots, rushed to the scene only to find the woman lying lifeless in front of the house,…
Kogi: Tension as gunmen hold traditional ruler, abduct 4 others in Okoloke
A source familiar with the attack claimed that the criminals forced their way into the house of one Ezekiel Durojaiye,…
Police rescue man from kidnappers in Anambra
The feat was achieved by Anambra Police command’s operatives attached to the Anti-Cultism Squad Enugu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area (LGA)…
Nigerian Union raises alarm over kidnapping of member in South Africa
By Mufutau Ojo The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has raised alarm over kidnapping of one of their members identified…
Army worried about increasing spate of kidnappings in Kwara South – Commander
Speaking during the visit, Barkins expressed deep sympathy to the people of Irepodun and conveyed the Nigerian Army’s concern over…
APC Director of Admin, Abdul Adeniji, dies in kidnappers’ custody
The death of Adeniji has thrown the ruling party into mourning according to an n an internal memo issued on…
I paid N25m ransom – Ondo farmer opens up on 5-day ordeal in kidnappers’ den
Olanrewaju and his farm manager were abducted at Oba-Ile area near the Akure Airport. They were going to their farm…
Kidnapped Abuja varsity student found in Niger State
36-year-old kidnapped student of Veritas University, Abuja, identified as Cornelius Damulak has been rescued by the police in Niger State…
Kwara resident Umar Babangida docked for kidnapping 2 persons in Ibadan
Babangida was arraigned on charges bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping, unlawful possession of a firearm and terrorism. The prosecution counsel, Mr…
Police debunk viral WhatsApp post of kidnapping on Enugu-Opi-Nsukka road
Ndukwe said the viral WhatsApp post of kidnapping along Enugu-Opi-Nsukka Road on Jan. 28 remained untrue and with no verifiable…
Police rescue abducted wife of AIG Odumosu, kill kidnappers
Ogun Police Command had in a statement on 17 January confirmed abduction Mrs Odumosu in a statement by its spokesperson,…
Ogun: Court sends 3 to prison for kidnapping, selling 3 children
They were arraigned o charges of conspiracy, kidnapping and human trafficking. Earlier, the State Prosecutor, Mr I.A. Opayemi, told the…
Retired civil servant Clara Izuora, 2 others docked over kidnapping of 14 children
The three defendants committed the offence between July 21, 2024 and August 27, 2024 in various places in Ondo state,…
Benue: Police kill kidnapper, rescue association president
SP Sewuese Anene, the spokesperson for Benue Police Command said this while confirming the rescue of Yaji from kidnappers in…
Ogun: Police nab kidnapper, rescue abducted 7-year old girl
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said the suspects, while holding the girl captive, had demanded for ransom from the…
Benue varsity lecturer arrested for alleged kidnap of ASUU chairman’s wife
Following report of the kidnap incident, Anene said the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, Steve Yabanet, immediately ordered all…
Gunmen kidnap councillor, 8 others in Kogi
A social media message claimed the victims were kidnapped overnight from different areas of the community. An eyewitness who didn't…
Attempted kidnapping: Anambra couple in police net
The couple, aged 36 years and 27 years respectively, were arrested by Joint Security Forces in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government…
Court admits Reporter’s interview clip as evidence in alleged kidnap case
The court was told that the clip recorded sometime in January 2021, showed the defendant allegedly made incriminating statements about…
Anambra: Gunmen abduct 3 persons from Innoson Showroom
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, The spokesperson for Anambra Police Command confirmed the kidnapping incident in a statement on Wednesday. Ikenga said…
Kogi: Gunmen abduct 3 mourners, demand N50m
Although the journalist could not immediately be reached for details on the incident, a family friend said their abductors have…
‘How police killed suspects involved in attempt to kidnap Delta lawmaker’s wife’
While the plan to kidnap the wife of the lawmaker failed, the suspected kidnappers, however, killed two mobile policemen and…
3 Lagos men docked for kidnapping, stealing
Okonofua said that the defendants and others at large, kidnapped two people from Ogun and stole N13,000 from one of…
Kidnapped Rivers director freed after alleged payment of N15m ransom
Family sources confirmed that Fubara was released last Thursday midnight in one of the Islands near Bonny in Bonny local…
7 kidnapped victims regain freedom in Kogi
By Richard Elesho/Kogi The three kidnapped aides to of former Caretaker Chairman, Kabba Bunu LGA, Kogi State, Barr Zacchaeus Dare…
Gunmen abduct journalist’s wife, 2 daughters, 8 other family members in Kaduna
Bashir, a correspondent for Nigeria Telegraph, told colleagues in Lokoja, Kogi State’s capital, on Friday in a brief statement that…