by S’ola Filani Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe took to Twitter prophesying over the return of the missing Chibok schoolgirls. Countering former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s statement that not all the girls will return, Okupe tweeted: “As an Oracle of JEHOVA GOD, I prophesy d Chibok girls will return in... Read More
by Akan Ido Following the abduction of over 230 students in Chibok, Borno state, the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has ordered the closure of primary and secondary schools nationwide to protest their kidnap. This was made public today in Abuja by the President of the Union, Michael Olukoya who explained that rallies will be... Read More
by Zara Mustapha South Africa has joined in the protest to rescue the abducted 234 Chibok school girls in Nigeria. Using the #BringBackOurGirls which has gained grounds internationally, South Africa citizens this morning gathered at Sandton, Johannesburg to protest against the prolonged incarceration of the missing girls. The group later marched on the Nigerian Consulate to register... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A teenage boy has been apprehended by the police in Delta after it was alleged that he had formed the habit of conniving with kidnappers. The 14-year-old boy, identified simply as Julius, is said to have arranged with kidnappers to facilitate the abduction of his 62-year-old grandmother, identified as Hope. Julius, who... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo The highest punishment available in law has been meted out to 2 brothers in Delta after they were found guilty of kidnapping and murder. The duo were sentenced to death for the part they played in the abduction and subsequent death of one Ifeanyi Akukalia. A state high court sitting in Warri... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo A kidnapper’s den in Lagos State has been raided by operatives of the state police command leading to the arrest of a gang of kidnappers comprising three men. The criminal gang was said to have terrorized the state as well as neighbouring Ogun State with their specialty being the kidnapping of young... Read More
“They spent over 2 years in Sagamu” – How police rescued student from kidnapper after 3 years (READ)
by Adeola Balogun A woman has been freed by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command after spending three years in captivity following her abduction by a man. The kidnapper, identified as Idowu Ajibola, 37, was apprehended after police operatives received reports that he had abducted the woman and held her against her will... Read More
by ‘Jola Sotubo Perhaps after hearing of concerns documented in the news on Monday at their silence , like clockwork, the kidnappers of Edo State Judge, Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa have spoken out. The abductors contacted the family yesterday and made their demands known. According to reports, Justice Okungbowa’s kidnappers want a ransom of N200M paid... Read More
by Adeola Balogun The Nigerian Secret Service said today that it had nipped in the bud an attempt to kidnap one of the daughters of late President Umaru Yar’Adua. The State Security Service (SSS) revealed this through its spokesperson, Marilyn Ogar. Ogar reportedly said two suspects, including a fake army general, have been arrested in... Read More
by Adeola Balogun Three teenagers have been arrested in Ondo State for allegedly attempting to kidnap an 11-year-old boy. The teenagers, aged between 13 and 15, hatched a plot to abduct Precious Kehinde and had begun to carry out their evil plan but were caught in the act. The three teens were apprehended by... Read More
by Adeola Balogun In a firm stance against kidnapping and ransom paying, the Anglican Communion has stated that it will not pay a single dime to secure the freedom of Archbishop Ignatius Kattey who was recently kidnapped. The church through its leadership instead urged the Archbishop’s captors to release him unconditionally and with immediate effect.... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu A family of a three-year-old child are completely distraught after they watched their baby abducted from their home during a raid by gunmen on Monday. The kidnappers have requested for N10 million ransom. It was discovered that the child’s father, Lucky Osanebi, from Ashaka, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State is the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has announced in a video that it had kidnapped some women, young girls and children in revenge for the arrest of their own wives and relatives, reports have said. The group made the announcement on Monday with a footage reportedly showing women and children being held. The BBC... Read More
by Isi Esene The gunmen who kidnapped 87-year-old Ali Shettima Monguno in Maiduguri, Borno state, on Friday have reportedly asked for ransom for his release. The former minister was abducted while leaving the mosque in the Mafoni Quarters, Maiduguri where he had gone to observe the Jum’at prayers. [READ: Former minister, Shettima Ali Monguno kidnapped in... Read More
A 42-year-old pastor, Peter Ododa of the Holy Family Prayer Ministry, New Karu, Nasarawa State, yesterday appeared before Justice Vincent Gwahenba of Mararaba Upper Area Court for the alleged abduction of one Grace Okpara. Counsel to Mr. Nnamdi Okpara, the complainant and husband of Grace, Mr. Sunday Ijiga, told the court that the accused abducted... Read More
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