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February 25, 2016

4 policemen under investigation over kidnap of Jonathan’s uncle

The policemen who were stationed to guard the house of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s uncle have been arrested by the police. Chief Inegite was kidnapped for the second time on Sunday, February 17, 2016, after he was earlier kidnapped on February 28 from his house and later freed by security agents on March 10 in 2014.... Read More

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December 4, 2015

Former presidential candidate kidnapped in Kogi

Former Presidential candidate of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Ganiyu Galadima has been kidnapped in Obajana, Kogi State. Vanguard reports that Galadima was abducted while heading to Ilorin, Kwara state, to attend the burial of one of his elder brothers. The National Chairman of Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) Peter Ojonugwa Ameh, who confirmed the kidnap said: Yes, “My... Read More

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November 24, 2015

Timipre Sylva’s cousin abducted in Bayelsa

The cousin of Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Bayelsa state, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. Krinpere Douglas was abducted on Monday, November 23, by gunmen in a boat along the Ogbia-Brass waterways According to Sahara Reporters, Douglas was on his way to a political rally of Timipre Sylva, when the convoy of... Read More

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September 29, 2015

“We didn’t know Olu Falae paid ransom to kidnappers” – Police IG

The police has defended itself against the recent revelation, regarding the release of former Secretary of Government of the Federation, Olu Falae. Falae, who was in captivity for 4 days, reveled on Monday that his family made ransom payment to his abductors before he was released. His revelation was in contrast to what the police... Read More

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September 24, 2015

Farmers give Buhari’s government 7-days to rescue Falae

Ondo state farmers have given the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, a seven-day ultimatum to secure the release of former presidential aspirant- Chief Olu Falae. Falae was abducted last Monday, in Akure, by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Chairman of the Farmers Association, Akin Olotu, conveyed the ultimatum to journalists on Thursday, in Akure. The farmers said if... Read More

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September 24, 2015

Why Governor Mimiko should be blamed for Falae’s kidnap – APC

The All Progressives Congress chapter of Ondo state has accused Governor Olusegun Mimiko, of being responsible for the kidnap of elder statesman, Olu Falae. The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Falae was recently kidnapped in his farm in Akure, by Fulani herdsmen. The APC, while laying on the blame on Mimiko, said that... Read More

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September 23, 2015

President Buhari reacts to Olu Falae’s abduction

President Muhammadu Buhari, has instructed the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, to make sure the kidnapped former presidential candidate, Olu Falae, is expediently rescued. Falae was kidnapped from his farm in Akure on Monday, September 21, by Fulani herdsmen. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity tp the President, Femi Adesina, said Buhari condemns... Read More

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September 23, 2015

OPC founder, Fasehun says Falae’s kidnap is a ‘political issue’

Founder of the Oodua People’s Congress, Dr. Fredrick Fasehun, believes that the kidnap of a former presidential aspirant, Olu Falae- is politically motivated. Fasehun, has also ordered OPC members to find Falae, who was abducted in his farm, in Akure, on Monday. The OPC leader said that he had a special connection with Falae, owing to... Read More

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September 22, 2015

How MI Abaga schooled Fani-Kayode on Twitter

Apparently, MI Abaga is on the same wavelength with us, on Femi Fani-Kayode’s reactive-statement to the kidnap of former presidential aspirant, Olu Falae. The Chocolate City Chairman, lashed out at Fani-Kayode, on Twitter, for threatening the Federal Government over the abduction of Falae. Fani-Kayode, had said: “The abduction of Chief Olu Falae is not only unacceptable but... Read More

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100 kidnapped, 8 killed by Boko Haram in Cameroon

Not less than eight people were killed and about 100 others were kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in an overnight raid on Tchakarmari, a village near Cameroon’s northern border. A local government and a military source revealed this to Reuters. The village was reportedly attacked by Boko Haram, on Tuesday, August 4. The local government source said:... Read More

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Nigerian Christian migrant kidnapped by ISIS (PHOTOS)

A Nigerian Christian migrant has been reportedly abducted by insurgents of the Islamic State, (ISIS) in Libya. Ibrahim Adeola, the Nigerian, was kidnapped alongside a Ghanaian and Egyptian Christian migrants. Their kidnap was disclosed on the Twitter page of TRACterrorism, an organisation which disseminates information about political violence.

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Herbalist sends kidnappers only after the wealthy

Policemen in three vans reportedly stormed into a building believed to house a herbalist identified as Mukaila Dauda. Also found in the apartment were two AK 47 rifles, a pump action rifle, a barretta pistol, a cut-to-size locally made short gun and assorted charms. The 46-year-old herbalist was subsequently whisked away in one of the police vans.... Read More

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Teenager, 9-year-old arrested for kidnapping 9-month-old baby

by Chinwe Okafor A teenager, Racheal John, and Joy Atunramu, 9, have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping their neighbour’s nine-month-old baby. According to reports, the baby was said to have been taken from the mother’s shop at the Old Toll gate area of the town by Atunramu, allegedly acting... Read More

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Gunmen abduct woman driving kids to school in Aba

by Ranti Joseph Is moving around no longer safe, a woman going to drop off her kids at school was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Aba, Abia state. According to Vanguard, eyewitness said that the kidnappers used their vehicle to block the woman as she approached Road 8 junction, Federal Housing Estate, Ogbor Hill, and... Read More

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Gunmen kidnap Adamawa lawmaker

by Ranti Joseph A group of unknown gunmen has kidnapped the member representing Toungo Counstituency in the Adamawa House of Assembly, Adamu Usman. It was reported that Usman was said to be kidnapped by the gunmen who stormed his residence at Kofare Ward of Yola around midnight on Friday. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations... Read More

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Woman finds date on Craigslist, almost gets abducted

by Ranti Joseph In this age and generation, anything can happen on the social media and advertising platforms, from torture, murder, robbery and also kidnap. In Michigan State troopers arrested a 41-year-old man who was seen swerving across the road. Apparently the reason for it was a woman he met through Craigslist was tied up... Read More

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You will not believe why this 70-year-old woman kidnapped a toddler in Kwara

by Anike Jacobs A 70 year old woman has been arrested by the Kwara state police command for kidnap. In Nigeria, kidnap victims are usually taken for ransom purposes and rituals, but this 7 year old woman (name withheld) kidnapped a three year old girl (name withheld) for…wait for it, alms begging! And the best... Read More

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Fayose is plotting to kidnap us and our families || The 19 APC lawmakers have a new allegation

by Kolapo Olapoju The 19 All Progressives Congress lawmakers in Ekiti State House of Assembly have accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of plotting to kidnap them and members of their families. According to the lawmakers, in a bid to stop them from going ahead with the impeachment plan, the governor’s thugs have been trailing their activities... Read More

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Guess how much this man was paid to kidnap his cousin

by Chinwe Okafor 15-year-old Ogun schoolgirl Precious Nwaigwe who was abducted and sold to Libya by her maternal cousin Kelvin Okorie said she felt betrayed by him. Okorie who was arrested and and interrogated at the Police Command headquarters in Ikeja was paraded with his friend Ogbonna Njoku aka John. Okorie said he handed Precious... Read More

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Good news! Kidnapped Orekoya boys have been found

by Chinwe Okafor The Orekoya boys who were abducted by their nanny some days ago have been found. Their mum shared the good news via the same medium that has been used to give updates on the situation. However, It isn’t clear if any ransom was paid but her message was full of gratitude to... Read More

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Malala writes letter to Chibok girls one year after kidnap (READ)

by Chinwe Okafor Nobel peace laureate 17-year old Malala Yousafzai wrote a letter to the Chibok girls as they mark one year of their abduction by Boko Haram on the 14th of April, 2014. Calling them her heroes, she says Nigerian leaders and the international community have failed them, “In my opinion, Nigerian leaders and the international... Read More

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Ogun councillor, four others arrested for kidnapping

by Chinwe Okafor A serving councillor of Ward 14, Odogbolu Local area of Ogun State, Agboola Lateef, and four others have been arrested for kidnapping by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ogun State Police Command. Three members of the kidnapping syndicate were said to be at large. The councillor, who said he regretted being arrested with the kidnappers,... Read More

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Emir kidnapped by gunmen in Zamfara

by Ranti Joseph Unknown gunmen on Friday night kidnapped the Emir of Bukkuyum, Mohammed Usman. The gunmen reportedly invaded the headquarters of Bukkuyum local Government Area of Zamfara state, where they shot sporadically and chased away residents. Details of the incident are still sketchy but witnesses say the attackers confiscated the Emir’s telephone handsets and... Read More

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We hear Diezani’s cousin has been kidnapped in Bayelsa

by Iyobosa Omoregie Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the Bozie Agama, a cousin of Diezani Alison-Madueke, Minister of Petroleum Resources. Bozie was reportedly abducted at about 12.30 am on Thursday, March 19, in Yanaka Community, in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. The abductors had come for Chief Monume, Bozie’s father, but after their attempts... Read More

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Kidnappers of Delta SSG’s son get 18 years in jail

by Ranti Joseph A Delta State High Court, Asaba on Thursday sentenced two kidnappers of Mackson Macaulay, the son of the Secretary to the Delta State Government, to 18 years in prison with hard labour. The two kidnappers, Sunday Ugbebo, age 28 and Odioko Omovigho, 31 were sentenced to 4 years each for the count... Read More

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Kidnappers of Bayelsa monarch demand N17million ransom

by Ranti Joseph Abductors of the traditional ruler of the Ikeighenbiri community of southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa state, Collins Adikoko on Wednesday demanded N17million ransom. It was gathered that Adikoko, was kidnapped February 21 at about 2am from his house. Adikoko’s abductors who were over six in number, on their arrival at... Read More

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February 10, 2015

Boko Haram kills 7 people, abducts 8 girls in Cameroon

by Ranti Joseph Nigeria’s Boko Haram Islamic extremists are said to have abducted at least eight girls and killed seven hostages after seizing a public bus in one of their attacks inside neighbouring Cameroon on Tuesday, February 10. Boko Haram, who kidnapped nearly 300 schoolgirls in Nigeria last year in an incident that drew international... Read More

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February 9, 2015

Kidnappers of Joshua Dariye’s father demand N2billion

by Ranti Joseph The gunmen who kidnapped Dariye Dafweng, father of Joshua Dariye, in his Mushere village, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau, on Saturday, have asked for $10 million (N2 billion) as ransom. “We have just confirmed that the kidnappers dropped a letter in which they asked for N10 million dollars,” Dave Enetie, the... Read More

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January 18, 2015

Boko Haram kidnaps at least 60 in deadly Cameroon attack

by Chinwe Okafor Boko Haram Islamist fighters have reportedly kidnapped about 80 people, including children, and killed three others on Sunday in a cross-border attack on villages in northern Cameroon. The kidnappings came as neighbouring Chad deployed troops to support Cameroon’s forces in the area. According to the Army, going by “initial information, around 30... Read More

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January 5, 2015

18 female soldiers may have been abducted by Boko Haram

by James Sambo During the recent attack by Boko Haram on Baga, in Borno, 18 female soldiers were reportedly kidnapped from the town. According to online platform, Sahara Reporters, two military sources disclosed that only 8 out of the 26 female soldiers posted to the military base of the Multinational Joint Task Force, have been accounted for.... Read More

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