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Defence
Police confirm kidnapping of PDP Chieftain in Ibadan
The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed the kidnapping of Mr Benedict Akika, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by gunmen. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ibadan. NAN reports that gunmen abducted Akika on Tuesday evening at his…
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Enugu Govt. threatens to demolish buildings used for kidnapping
The Enugu State Government says it will pull down property, whether private residence or business premises, used for kidnapping for ransom in any part of the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, disclosed the government’s threat in a statement issued on Tuesday in Enugu by the Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Peter Mbah on External Relations,…
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End kidnapping of health workers – medical association urges FG
The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), has as a matter of urgency urged the Federal Government to put an end to incessant abduction of health workers across the country.N National President of the association, Prof. Rosemary Ogu made the call at a news conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. She frowned at the alarming trend of kidnappers targeting medical…
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Defence
Police foil kidnapping attempts in Katsina, rescue 7 victims
The Police Command in Katsina State said it has foiled a kidnapping attempt at Yan Shantuma village, in Danmusa lLocal Government Area and rescued seven victims. The spokesman of the command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Katsina on Wednesday. He said, ”On Wednesday, at about 4:30 pm, a distress call was received at the Danmusa…
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Police arraign 6 for alleged kidnapping, stealing
The police have arraigned six men in Magistrates’ Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, for allegedly conspiring with others at large for harming, intimidation and stealing cash and phone worth N1.2million One Emmanuel Nwachukwu, 26, Abel Odiete, 28, Chinedu Ihechi, 27, Divine Eta, 27, Boniface Isiah, 32 and Titilayo Campos appeared in the court on Monday, charged with conspiracy, felony to…
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Court remands man, 27, over alleged armed robbery, kidnap
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Tuesday, remanded a 27-year-old man, James Israel, in a correctional facility over alleged armed robbery and kidnapping. Israel, whose home address was not provided, is facing charges of alleged armed robbery and kidnapping. The Magistrate, Mrs Gladys Oladele, did not, however, take the plea of the defendant for want of jurisdiction. Oladele directed the…
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Defence
Police confirm kidnapping of 2 journalists, families in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State, on Sunday confirmed the kidnapping of two Journalists and their families in Kaduna at about 10:30pm on Saturday. The command Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said its operatives were trying their best to see that the victims were free and unhurt. He said:…
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Police nab 5 suspects over kidnapping in Abuja
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says its operatives from Utako Divisional Headquarters have arrested five suspects over an alleged kidnapping in Abuja. This is contained in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, by SP Josephine Adeh, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer. Adeh said that the suspects were arrested following an effort by the command to…
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Police nab 14 suspects over kidnapping, other criminal offences in FCT
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested 14 suspects over kidnapping, armed robbery, gun running, car theft, illegal registration of SIM cards and other criminal offences. The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of FCT, Mr Benneth Igweh said this during a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja. He said two network jammers, seven firearms, six…
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Kidnapping: Police neutralise 2, recover rifle in Kogi
The Police Command in Kogi says its operatives neutralised two suspected kidnappers during a gun duel on Monday, recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition. The command’s spokesperson, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, made the disclosure to newsmen on Tuesday in Lokoja. Ovye-Aya attributed the feat recorded to the command’s continued onslaught against banditry, kidnapping and other heinous crime in Kogi. “On Monday, …
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Reps urge FG to beef-up security in Kogi communities over banditry, kidnapping
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to beef up security in Yagba axis of Kogi West senatorial district of the state following the activities banditry and kidnapers. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Leke Abejide(ADC-Kogi) on the floor of the House In Abuja on Tuesday. Presenting his motion, the…
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Defence
Police nab man for allegedly abducting, killing cousin sister in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State said Its operatives have arrested a suspected kidnapper who allegedly abducted his cousin sister and killed her after she recognized him. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna. However, the PPRO did not disclose when the suspect was arrested. Hassan…
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Police kill 2 suspected kidnappers, rescue 3 Indians in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun said it has killed two suspected kidnappers terrorising travellers on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin expressway in a gun duel. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday, in Abeokuta, by SP Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson. Odutola said that the suspects were killed during a rescue operation carried out by personnel of the command to rescue…
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Arts & Culture
Oluwo of Iwo Asserts Confidence in Divine Protection Against Kidnapping and Assassination
IWO, Nigeria – The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbduraRasheed Akanbi, has boldly declared his immunity against kidnapping or assassination attempts by underworld elements, citing his reliance on divine protection rather than traditional deities. In a statement to journalists at his palace, the monarch emphasised his faith in the Almighty God for safeguarding him from harm, urging fellow traditional rulers to…
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NEWS
S’West states plan joint security patrols, more arms
Governors in the South-West region are seriously considering setting up joint patrols by security agencies to rid the area of kidnappers who have made life unbearable for the residents. The state governors are also planning more logistics support for security agents, including the military, the police, Amotekun, vigilantes, and local hunters, among others, to tackle the resurgence of kidnapping and…
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New FCT CP vows to combat kidnapping
Benneth Igweh on Friday assumed office as the 31st Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police. Following his assumption, he pledged to tackle kidnapping, ‘one chance’ robbery, banditry, and other crimes in the FCT. The CP, who took over from AIG Haruna Garba following the latter’s promotion to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police, is an operational police officer…
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Insecurity
Katsina Govt extends financial assistance to victims of bandit attacks
Katsina, Jan. 26, 2024 (NAN) The Katsina Government extended financial assistance to 30 families affected by the recent bandit attack in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Speaking during the disbursement on Thursday at Jibia, Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina said the beneficiaries are from Yan Gayya, Kadobe, Daddara, and Dan Marke villages. The governor was represented by…
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