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  • SAD! Netizens react as kidnappers k!ll one of six siblings abducted in Abuja [Photos]

    SAD! Netizens react as kidnappers k!ll one of six siblings abducted in Abuja [Photos]

    Bandits, who kidnapped Alhaji Mansoor Al-Kadriyar and his six children, have killed one of the abducted persons, The Nation has learnt.

    The deceased lady identified as Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar was killed on Friday.

    She has been laid to rest according to Islamic rites on Saturday.

    Nabeeha was a 400-level student of biological science, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.

    Others abducted include: Najeebah (500 level, Quantity Surveying), Nadheerah (300 level, Zoology)

    The kidnappers had earlier contacted the family, demanding N60 million ransom, but The Nation learnt it has been increased to N100 million.

    The victims were abducted on Tuesday night in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.

    Alhaji Mansoor’s brother, Abdulfatai, who led policemen to foil their abduction, was shot dead by the bandits.

    The death of Nabeeha sparked outrage on social media platforms especially “X”.

    Many users trending the hashtag — #Najeebahandhersisters — called on security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the remaining persons in captivity.

    Following the new development on increase in the ransom, the family and well-wishers of the victims, have taken to social media to solicit funds towards their rescue.

    A relative of the victims, Sherifdeen had disclosed: “They have contacted the family asking for N60m ransom after prolonged pleading. They freed the father but held the children captive. We have been given Friday, January 12, 2024 to look for the money.

    That is N10 million per child. To support the efforts in securing their freedom, we humbly seek financial assistance. We have provided bank details on my Facebook page.”

    Reacting, a foundation @ftvf_foundation said: “Day 11: #Najeebahandhersisters haven’t been released. few hours ago, they killed and sent the body of one of these innocent kids to their parents

    “The kidnappers are insisting on getting the full amount they’re demanding. We just want them back home safe and sound.”

    Condoling with the family, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami wrote on his verified social media page: “Inna lil Laahi wa inna ilaiHi Raajiun! I just read about the killing of our daughter Nabeeha (400 level, ABU). I also spoke with her father on the remaining 5 of our kidnapped daughters. May Allah forgive her, rescue others & bring absolute peace in Nigeria #Najeebahandhersisters”

    A former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad said: “I join fellow concerned Nigerians in urgently calling on the @PoliceNG through its PPRO @PrinceMoye1 to acknowledge and respond to the unfortunate incident involving the kidnapping of Najeebah and five of her sisters #NajeebahAndHerSisters more than a week ago.

    “The information shared by a family member @Adamu_Asiya_ this morning indicated that the kidnappers have tragically killed Najeebah as a warning and demanded a N100 million ransom for the release of the remaining victims.

    Meanwhile, the force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi emphasised that the police and other security agencies have been on the matter to rescue the abducted persons.

  • Bandits demand N30m ransom on seven family members abducted in Abuja

    Bandits demand N30m ransom on seven family members abducted in Abuja

    The Abductors of the seven family members kidnapped in Zuma, Bwari Central ward of the Federal Territory Capital, Abuja have demanded a ransom of N30m.

    Recall that few days back the bandits invaded the house of the victims, killed one person, while two policemen sustained bullet injuries in an attempt to foil the kidnap.

    A source said  that the bandits already established contact with the family of the abducted persons on Saturday.

    He said, “The man who was negotiating with the bandits tried to explain the financial situation in the country but the bandits’ leader cut off the call abruptly.”

    The source explained that the bandits’ leader was yet to contact the victims’ family again after the initial conversation.

  • INSECURITY! How military halt influx of bandits to South West – DHQ

    INSECURITY! How military halt influx of bandits to South West – DHQ

    The Defence Headquarters has explained the prevailing peace in the South-West geo-political zone of the Nigeria in 2023.

    While acknowledging that states in the South-West region encountered pockets of kidnapping, robbery, illegal arms trafficking, and farmer-herder clashes, the DHQ has explained the overall stability in the area.

    The DHQ also states that the naira redesign introduced during the last administration and fuel scarcity sparked violence in the region.

    Major-General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operation, revealed in Abuja at the weekend that soldiers were deployed to the South-West region to prevent the influx of terrorists from Kogi and Niger states, emphasizing their role in maintaining security and preventing potential threats.

    Major-Gen Buba said, “The South-West Geo-political zone has remained largely calm. Within the year, the zone has witnessed cases of armed robbery, illegal arms trafficking, kidnappings, and farmer-herder clashes.

    “It also witnessed violent protests orchestrated by the Central Bank of Nigeria naira redesign policy and fuel scarcity. Illegal oil bunkering was also a challenge, particularly in Ikorodu, Atlas Cove, Badagry, and Ogere.”

    The Director of Defence Media Operation also said, “Cybercrimes and drug peddling contributed to the threat picture in the SW zone. However, the armed forces through joint efforts with other agencies, and local authorities, and increased public cooperation in sharing vital information, significantly doused these criminal activities in the zone.

    “Meanwhile, the conduct of Operations AWATSE and MESA significantly stabilised the SW region.”

    He added, “Additionally, (were) troops deployed to address reports of the migration of terrorists from the North-East and North-West into the South-West zone, particularly to Osun State. Accordingly, troops sustained operations in the Old Oyo National Park and Kainji Lake National Park to curb the influx of terrorists from Kogi and Niger States.”

  • Just in: Bandits release abducted female student of Federal varsity Katsina after 45 days

    Just in: Bandits release abducted female student of Federal varsity Katsina after 45 days

    Finally, one of the abducted female students from the Federal University Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State has regained freedom after enduring over 45 days in captivity.

    It was gathered that Muhammad Fatima Ruqqayat was released by the terrorists following the payment of a hefty ransom, exceeding N4 million, contributed by her family and the school management.

    The initial abduction involved at least five female students taken from the university hostel in the North-West region. Identified students hailed from various states—Kwara, Kano, and Niger State.

    Earlier reports indicated that despite an initial ransom of about N2.5 million paid by the victims’ families, the terrorists had persisted in holding the students captive, demanding additional payments from both the government and the university authorities.

    “They (the terrorists) are demanding another ransom from both the government and the school management,” a relation of the victims had said at that time.

  • Nasarawa State in panic mode as bandits abduct female lecturer

    Nasarawa State in panic mode as bandits abduct female lecturer

    The Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) community has been thrown into confusion as some bandits have abducted one of the lecturers, Dr Comfort Adokwe.

    It was reliably gathered that Adokwe, a lecturer in the Faculty of Administration at the university and a Deputy Director, Gender Studies, of the school, was abducted on Sunday night by the . bandits from her residence in Angwan Jaba in Keffi.

    The Chairman of the Community Development Association, Comrade Ali Sule, who confirmed the development, said the bandits invaded the lecturer’s compound late at night and whisked her to unknown destination.

    He said the kidnappers shot sporadically into the air severally before making away with the lecturer.

    He said “It’s true, our beloved sister, Dr Comfort Adokwe, was kidnapped last night by unknown gunmen at her Residence at Angwan Jaba here in Keffi.

    “We are calling on security agencies to move into action and bring her back safely.”

    However, when contacted DSP. Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relation Officer, PPRO, in the state said he is not aware of the incident as he has not being briefed.

    “I have not been briefed,” Nansel said.

    The incident came barely one week after about four students of the university were kidnapped from their hostel near Angwan Kare.

  • VC clears air on bandit attack on Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

    VC clears air on bandit attack on Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

    The management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has reacted to viral reports that the institution has been taken over by bandits.

    The institution noted that the report is fake and emanated from mischief makers.

    The vice chancellor of the university, Prof.Lawal Bilbis, who spoke to journalists on Tuesday, said the Sunday incident was a robbery case and not a bandit attack.

    “Let me first and foremost appreciate your coming for an on-the-spot assessment of what really happened in the university so as to douse the tension as being speculated on social media.

    “I was alerted by security officials in the school to an incident and when I arrived at the mini-mart where the incident happened at about 11 pm on Sunday, it was observed that the case was a robbery and not a bandit attack.

    “They took two cartons of Maltina drinks and eight phones of students, which were being charged in some of the shops at the mart.

    “I immediately alerted the security agents, including the police, and NSCDC officials, and they all responded by sending their men to the scene.”

    The vice chancellor commended the security agents as well as the internal security architecture of the school for their prompt response to the incident.

  • Aftermath of NAF jet crash: Bandits flee into Niger State forests

    Aftermath of NAF jet crash: Bandits flee into Niger State forests

    Aftermath of the NAF helicopter crash in Niger, bandits in the state have started to relocate into the forests in the state.

    TNG recalls that the Chief of Defense Staff had last week during the burial of the fallen officers vowed that the deaths of the country’s gallant soldiers must be avenged.

    Monitored reports claimed that the bandits have begun to release some abductees in their camps.

    It was gathered that some of the farmers abducted about five months ago around Kaffin Korro, Munya and some parts of Shiroro have now been released.

    Speculations are that the bandits who are anticipating the onslaught following the recent crash of a military helicopter linked to the Gide Dogo bandits group are retreating to neighbouring states.

    A national newspaper quoted a source from the communities around the Shiroro axis where the bandits had held sway in the past three weeks to have said the assailants were no longer coming out bracingly to operate as they did in previous weeks.

    The development is coming on the heels of the disclaimer by the Niger State police command that no notorious bandit had declared himself governor in the state.

    The police command in a statement by its spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, said no bandit had declared himself governor as reported in some mainstream and social media.

    He said; “The command wishes to state categorically with all sense of responsibility that such publication is false in its entirety, and it only exists in the figment of the imagination of the author.

    The joint security teams in the state in collaboration with the state government are working assiduously to address the security challenges at hand, while tactical teams are placed at strategic locations within the volatile areas for security coverage.”

    He called for calm and advised members of the public to ignore the publication, as it was an attempt by mischief makers to cause problem.

  • Breaking! (Leaked Memo) DSS warns of looming attack by coalition of bandits on Abuja-Kaduna train link

    Breaking! (Leaked Memo) DSS warns of looming attack by coalition of bandits on Abuja-Kaduna train link

    The Department of State Services, DSS, on Wednesday issued a security alert stating that there’s a grand plot by bandits to attack the Abuja-Kaduna train link anytime from now.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls that on 28 March 2022, an Abuja–Kaduna train was attacked in Katari, Kaduna State, Nigeria. In response, the Nigeria Railway Corporation briefly halted operations along the route.

    But in this fresh development, the DSS has issued a security alert cautioning train passengers to be extra careful in a memo sent to MD of NRC.

    In the leaked letter signed by DSS Director FCT Command, R.N. Adepemu entitled: Security Alert: ‘Impending Threat By A Coalition Of Banditry Syndicate To Attack Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Along AKTS Corridor.

    The secret police in the statement said:”Intelligence report indicates impending threat to seamless train transportation along the Abuja ~ Kaduna Train Service (AKTS).

    “The development is sequel to the plot by a coalition of banditry syndicate to attack Abuja ~ Kaduna Train Service aimed at kidnapping passengers on board for ransom any moment from now.

    ” In view of the threat inherent and the need to forestall likely breach of security along the AKTS, it is advised that, existing security arrangements be scaled up within and along the route. In addition, the need for the under listed counter security measures be emplaced ta nip in the bud the impending threats.

    i. Air surveillance patrol; Surveillance on the rail track; Military checkpoint/ patrol; Police checkpoint/ patrol; Security raid operation be carry out around Byazhin, Jibi, as well as ja forest Enhance the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (NPMF) operatives with walkie talkie to sustain escort services on train;

    vii, Deploy more Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) with walkie talkie to provide escort duty; ie contents of this correspondence are classified: Unauthorized disclostre could lead to prosecution.

    viii. Crisis response team be established in the advent of attack for quick response time; Intelligence sharing amongst all relevant stakeholders.

    “Although, the aforementioned threat is yet to be in the public domain, the development is capable of heightening fears over safety of lives and property amongst stakeholders and commuters of trail transportation along the AKTS corridor.

    “Therefore, the need to discreetly manage this intelligence provided cannot be, over emphasized.

    “This is particularly against the backdrop of fatal attacks along the routes which left casualties and victims hence, some passengers were killed as well as others abducted for several months before their eventual release.

  • Just In: Bandits storm popular Nigerian sch, kill teacher, wife, others

    Just In: Bandits storm popular Nigerian sch, kill teacher, wife, others

    Panic at BECO Comprehensive High School, Kwi in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday afternoon as two of the teachers who were also a couple identified as Mr and Mrs Rwang Danladi were shot dead in broad daylight by yet to be identified gunmen.

    The couple, said to be newly-wedded were participating in a meeting to compile results of students in preparation for the school’s 2023 Speech and Prize-Giving Day slated for this Friday when the gunmen barged into the school in broad daylight and killed them.

    The Vice Principal of the school identified as Mr Dalyop Emmanuel, was also seriously injured by the armed men.

    Mr Rwang Tengwong, National Publicity Secretary of Berom Youth Movement, a socio-cultural group, said in a statement issued in Jos that the incident occurred about 3.00 p.m. on Monday.

    “We are saddened by the invasion of BECO Comprehensive High School Kwi by gunmen.

    “Two teachers, Mr and Mrs Rwang Danladi, a newly-wedded couple, were shot dead.

    ”Mr Dalyop Emmanuel, the Vice-Principal of the School, was seriously injured by the armed men.

    ”The teachers were holding a meeting to compile results of students in preparation for the school’s 2023 Speech and Prize-Giving Day slated for this Friday.

    ”The injured person is currently receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital,” he said.

    The spokesperson decried influx of criminals in some communities in the state.

    ”We call on security operatives to, as a matter of urgency, raid these communities that have become enclaves of criminals, particularly Fass and Mahanga in Riyom.

    ”This is necessary to get rid of criminal elements that have defied law and order,” he said.

    The Police Public Relations Officer in Plateau, DSP Alfred Alabo, also confirmed the incident to journalists.

    Alabo, who did not give further details on the incident, said that the command was on top of the situation.

  • Insecurity: We’ll use outstanding 2023 budget to combat banditry — Gov Radda

    Insecurity: We’ll use outstanding 2023 budget to combat banditry — Gov Radda

    Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, has said that the state government will spend the outstanding funds budgeted for the 2023 fiscal year on efforts to restore security to the state.

    The Governor, who disclosed this during a meeting with Katsina elders on the issues of security in the state, said he will forward a request to the state House of Assembly to secure approval to spend all the funds required until normalcy is restored in parts of the state battling with armed banditry and kidnapping

    He noted that the state government will not grant amnesty or enter any form of dialogue with the armed bandits but will support security agencies to bring back a decisive end to the menace.

    Governor Radda however pointed out that those bandits that genuinely repent before security agencies arrest them will be considered for pardon.

    He said besides recruiting vigilante operatives across the affected local government areas, the state government will also form a special committee that will provide valuable information to security agencies to tackle the menace. The elders under the leadership of Senator Abu Ibrahim noted their concern about the leadership crisis in the neighbouring Niger Republic and the tussle between the military Junta and ECOWAS, therefore, called and prayed for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.