Tag: alleged kidnapping
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…