The traditional ruler of Iba land, Oba Goriola Oseni on Friday said his abductors demanded N500 million as ransom for his release but his family paid N15.1 million. He said this at a Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere at the commencement of four men who abducted him. “My abductors demanded N500m ransom but my... Read More

August 31, 2016

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Lagos to prosecute kidnappers of Oniba

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it had commenced the process to charge the four suspected kidnappers of a traditional ruler, the Oniba of Iba, Oba Goriola Oseni to court for criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, murder and armed robbery. The kidnappers who stormed the Oba’s palace killed the palace security guard and a commercial motorcyclist, while the... Read More

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August 6, 2016

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Just In: Iba monarch regains freedom

Lagos monarch, Oniba of Iba, Oba Goriola Oseni who was abducted by unknown gunmen on June 16 has regained his freedom. According to Channels Television, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Owoseni, confirmed that the traditional ruler is back in his palace, and the leader of the gang of kidnappers has been arrested by his... Read More

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July 24, 2016

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‘Ambode should come to our aid’ | Kidnapped Lagos monarch’s family cry out for help

Family members of abducted Lagos monarch, Oniba of Iba community, Oba Goriola Oseni, have pleaded with the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode to help with the kidnappers’ ransom. On Saturday, July 16, unknown gunmen, had attacked the monarch’s palace around 8.30pm, kidnapping the 73-year-old, in two speedboats which were reportedly stationed by the waterways. It... Read More

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July 21, 2016

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Pipeline vandalism: OPC offers security assistance to FG

Leader of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Gani Adams has told the government, that the group is ready to assist in checking criminal activities, especially vandals of oil installations. Adams said this in an interview with NAN on Wednesday. He said the OPC was forced to withdraw its security service after being blacklisted by the... Read More

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July 19, 2016

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Lagos govt promises to rescue kidnapped persons

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday, July 18 presided over an emergency security meeting by heads of security agencies in the state. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni revealed to journalists that the meeting was imperative following the kidnap of high-profile individuals in the state, especially the Oniba of Ibaland, Oba Goriola Oseni. He... Read More

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