Tag: kidnap
Gunmen abduct former DSS DG’s brother in Cross River
Mr Asuquo Ekpenyong-Ekpe, the older brother to Mr Ekpenyong Ita, the immediate past Director General of the Department of State…
Abuja bishop kidnapped, N40m ransom demanded
Bishop of Gwagwalada Diocese, in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, has been kidnapped. Reverend Moses Tabuwaye, was on his way to Awka,…
Police confirm kidnap of 90-year-old grandmother in Delta
The Delta Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a 90-year-old grandmother, Madam Helen Ojeogwu, by gunmen. The command said…
Rivers University suspends husband of VC over conspiracy to kidnap her
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A new twist has emerged over the kidnap and release of the Vice Chancellor of the Ignatius…
Gunmen abduct Odi compensation fund committee chairman
Unidentified gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Friday abducted the Chairman, Odi Compensation Funds Disbursement Committee in Bayelsa, Professor Zibokere…
Court remands herdsman for alleged kidnap
A Lokoja Chief Magistrates’ Court has ordered the remand of a 33-year-old herdsman, Umaru Abubakar for alleged kidnap of one…
Police arrest 3 kidnapping suspects
The Police in Benue have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Makurdi, the Police Public Relations Officer, Austin Ezeani, has said.…
Kidnap: Police arrest Kogi politician, 44 others
The police have arrested a politician in Kogi state along with 44 others suspected to have connection with kidnapping, armed…
Dakuku condemns abduction of Prof. Osahagolu, describes kidnapping as an ill-wind
Dr. Dakuku Peterside, All Progressives Congress, APC governorship candidate in the April election in Rivers state has condemned in very…
Grandpa arrested for kidnapping in Benin
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The police in Benin have arrested a 53-year old grandfather, Fred Ikhimu Arobi, suspected to be leader a…
Commissioner for Lands/Housing kidnapped in Kogi
Stephen Maiyaki, the Kogi State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, has been kidnapped. NAN gathered that Maiyaki was kidnapped by…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: My Father’s Kidnapping
By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie MY father was kidnapped in Nigeria on a Saturday morning in early May. My brother called…
Police rescue 10 kidnap victims in Ekiti
The special operation ordered by Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has this morning successfully rescued 10 persons from…
How To Stop Kidnapping In Ekiti State By Femi Falana
By Femi Falana SAN Last week, Mr. Ayo Fayose, the governor of Ekiti state was reported to have sent SOS…
Kidnappers free university student
Cyriacus Izuekwe A 19-year old female undergraduate of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in Anambra State, southeast Nigeria, who was…