9 oil workers abducted by suspected militants in Bayelsa State

by Rachel Ogbu Nine oil workers of Octopus Clan Nigerian Limited and the Deck Oil Servicing Company along the Ikebiri creek, Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa State were abducted by suspected militants on Friday. A source from Ikebiri, said he witnessed the gunmen capture the workers. “These gunmen are suspected to be killers of... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Kidnapped ACN national vice-president, Chuddy Nwike found dead

by Akan Ido The body of Chuddy Nwike, the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) National Vice Chairman who was abducted on March 19 in Anambra, has been found in Agbor, Delta. Reports say the kidnappers demanded a ransom of N30m (denominated in dollars) but the victim’s family negotiated till it was reduced to N5m. In... Read More

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February 16, 2013

N60 million: Amount kidnappers demanded for US returnee in Lagos (PICTURED)

by Chi Ibe Kemisola Ogunyemi credits: Punch 29-year-old, Kemisola Ogunyemi was kidnapped after returning home from the United States to bury her mother. Although the initial ransom was N60 million, the family was reported to have paid a ransom of an undisclosed amount for her release on Friday. “We paid the ransom on Thursday morning after the kidnappers... Read More

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December 20, 2012

French engineer abducted in Katsina by men using dynamites

by Rachel Ogbu A French engineer is in hostage, he was kidnapped by 30 gunmen who used dynamite to force their way into a well-guarded compound in Katsina Nigeria, reports claim. The kidnapped man worked for a French company on a wind power project in the town of Rimi, about 25km (15 miles) from Katsina... Read More

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June 1, 2012

REPORT: Kosisochukwu Akilo, kidnapped 6-year-old, found in Warri

by Tolu Orekoya After just over half a month spent missing, 6-year-old Kosisochukwu Akilo was found in Warri, Delta and will soon be returned to her family. Kosisochukwu was kidnapped on the morning of May 13, 2012, when armed robbers attacked the Akilo household. Unable to get more than a few pieces of jewelry and trinkets, they took... Read More

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May 26, 2012

15-year-old kidnapped by the catholic church for sex, says Vatican exorcist

by Tolu Orekoya The Catholic church has had its share of woes over the last few years as allegations of child molestation and sexual abuse bubbled to the surface at missions and dioceses all over the world. While few cases have actually involved the Vatican proper, the scandals have been a source of deep distress within... Read More

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9 oil workers abducted by suspected militants in Bayelsa State

Kidnapped ACN national vice-president, Chuddy Nwike found dead

N60 million: Amount kidnappers demanded for US returnee in Lagos (PICTURED)

French engineer abducted in Katsina by men using dynamites

REPORT: Kosisochukwu Akilo, kidnapped 6-year-old, found in Warri

15-year-old kidnapped by the catholic church for sex, says Vatican exorcist

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