Tag: Kidnapping
NAF officer foils kidnapping attempt in Abuja, arrests 3
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officer, Air Commodore John Ijudigal, has foiled a kidnapping attempt by suspected criminals popularly known as 'one-chance' in Abuja.
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Police Inspector dismissed for kidnapping, extortion of $3,000
A Police Inspector, Michael Odey, with Rivers State Command has been dismissed for kidnapping and extortion of $3,000 from two persons at gunpoint in...
UNILORIN: No kidnapping on our campus
The management of University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara State has debunked a report being circulated of kidnapping in the institution.
A report had, last...
Kano varsity: No kidnapping on our campus
The management of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has described as “fake, unfounded, and maliciously concocted” a report being circulated of kidnapping in the university.
BUK,...
Military vows to go after kidnappers in Abuja, deploys technology
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that the military is working with other security agencies and stakeholders...
Tinubu: Kidnapping, banditry not way of God, I’ll end insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the recent spate of kidnappings and bandit attacks in the country, describing the development as disturbing, ungodly, and sinister.
Tinubu...
Enugu police declare man wanted for attempted kidnapping, assassination
The Enugu State Police Command has declared a resident, Eze Olisaebuka Okwuchukwu, wanted over alleged attempted kidnapping and assassination.
The command made the declaration in...
Police arrest 16 for robbery, kidnapping in Kano
The operatives of the Kano State Police Command have arrested no fewer than 16 suspects for alleged armed robbery and kidnapping in different parts...
Abducted female judge, driver regain freedom in Akwa Ibom
Justice Joy Unwana of Oron High Court, Akwa Ibom and her driver who were abducted by unknown gunmen on Monday have regained their freedom.
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Kwara monarch, 2 others bag life imprisonment for kidnapping
The Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, the state capital, has sentenced a traditional ruler and two others to life imprisonment for conspiracy...
