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  • Again, Shekau releases new video, claims B’Haram kidnapped some policewomen

    A new Boko Haram video has emerged showing the leader of the sect, Abubakar Sheka, who claimed the group recently kidnapped some policewomen.

    This was made known in a new video released by the Boko Haram jihadists.

    In the video released through a journalist, Ahmad Salkida , the sect’s leader, Abubakar Shekau spoke for about 10 minutes.

    He said several female officers were abducted during Boko Haram attack on a joint police/military convoy near Maiduguri on June 20.

    His speech is then followed by scenes of the fierce attack, which took place on the Maiduguri-Damboa road. In the 17 minutes and 25 seconds video, graphic contents of one of the terror victims are shown, as well as images of another set of victims perhaps about to be

    In the 17 minutes and 25 seconds video, graphic contents of one of the terror victims are shown, as well as images of another set of victims perhaps about to be beheaded .

    Shekau, takes credit for the attack and mocked Nigerian security officials for lying that Boko Haram had been defeated. ‎ “I want to tell you that we are the one that attacked the convoy, here are the vehicles for all to witness, we are the ones that abducted the female police

    “I want to tell you that we are the one that attacked the convoy, here are the vehicles for all to witness, we are the ones that abducted the policewomen.

    In fact, the policewomen are senior officers,” Shekau boasted. “What we did is nothing when compared to our women, children, and friends that have been wiped out or arrested for many years by the Nigerian government. We only abducted them to serve as slaves to us,”‎ he added. He also declares that the women his group abducted are fewer than 10 in number, and referred to them as “slaves”.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBYFHjIOunQ

    Boko Haram terrorists reportedly killed eight Chadian soldiers during a fierce clash at the weekend. The incident occurred on islands on Lake Chad, which borders four countries on the edge of the Sahara.

    Chad’s army confirmed the incident on Monday, June 26. Its spokesman, Colonel Azem, disclosed that eight soldiers were killed and another 18 were wounded. He said: “Our forces attacked Boko Haram elements on five islands near Nigeria on June 24 and 25.”

    According to him, 162 insurgents were also killed by the troops. Chad is part of a five-nation regional force which comprises of Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Benin, collaborating to fight Boko Haram, a sect that has killed thousands of people and rendered millions homeless.

    A month ago, the Nigerian army in its fight against terrorism carried out operations around the fringes of Lake Chad. Thirteen Boko Haram terrorist were killed and 10 others engaged in smuggling of supplies to the terrorists were arrested.

  • Kidnappers of Sokoto businessman reduce ransom to N200,000

    Kidnappers of Sokoto businessman reduce ransom to N200,000

    Gunmen who kidnapped a 27-year-old businessman, Alhaji Abubakar Kakirko from Kikirko Village in Sokoto State, have reduced the ransom they demanded from N500,000 to N200,000.

    The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Mohammed Abdulkadir, who gave an update on the abduction to newsmen in Sokoto on Thursday, said that the abductors were in touch with Kakirko’s family.

    Kakirko Village is in Wurno Local Government Area.

    ”We believe that they are holding the victim in the vast, notorious Gundumi Forest on the Sokoto-Isa Highway.

    ” They are constantly changing SIM cards, but we are tracking them; we are monitoring them,” Abdulkadir said.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the abductors seized the businessman in the early hours of June 16 in the presence of his wife and three children.

    Also, the commissioner of police told journalists that the command arrested no fewer than 120 urchins at various black spots in Sokoto metropolis in the last two months.

    ”They were arrested in areas such as Iraqi, Kwanni and Runjin Sambo.

    ”The command seized dangerous weapons such as cutlasses and sharp and long knives from them.

    ” They have been charged to court and are remanded in prison custody.

    ” This is the result of the patrols we carry out on daily basis from 10.00p.m. to 4.00a.m.,” he said.

    Abdulkadir appealed to residents of the state to promptly report suspicious persons or movements to security agents to ensure peace and security.

  • Photos: Evans leads detectives to his Igando, Ejigbo dens

    Billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike, a.k.a Evans, who was arrested, recently, by the police for coordinating several high profile kidnappings, yesterday, led police operatives to two houses in Ejigbo and Igando areas of Lagos state, where he kept some of his victims for months.

    Evans revealed during the visit to his Igando hideout, located at Green Street, that he kept five persons including Chief James Uduji and Francis Umeh at the Igando den.

    He stated that he vacated the den when people started suspecting his activities in the area.

    He further disclosed that he rented the apartment in 2014 stating that he kept Francis Umeh for five months in that apartment before he moved to the other house in Ejigbo.

    The kidnap kingpin also took detectives to another bungalow at Orisunmbare by hospital junction in Jakande estate, Lagos where he had another hideout.

    Residents of the areas where Evans operated were shocked that such a thing was happening around them without their knowledge.

  • JUST IN: Benue social activist, Franc Utoo kidnapped in Abuja

    JUST IN: Benue social activist, Franc Utoo kidnapped in Abuja

    …as Gov. Ortom calls for his immediate release

    Foremost Benue born social activist, Barr. Franc Utoo has been abducted by unknown gunmen.

    Utoo was abducted on Saturday, in the presence of his 2 kids, around Chambian Plaza in Gwarimpa-Abuja.

    The unknown gunmen, who were said to be in mufti, apparently trailed Utoo from his house when he went out with the kids and house help to pick some groceries from the supermarket.

    The abductors, however, were alleged to have told the house help that they had orders from some powerful politicians in Benue State Goverment and the State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to pick Barr. Utoo.

    When contacted, a Police source in Makurdi, Benue State capital, who pleaded anonymity, confirmed the arrest of Utoo.

    The source disclosed that the APC stalwart was being held by the Police Authority at the state command on the order of an APC chieftain, who complained that Barr. Utoo insulted him on facebook.

    It could be recalled that, Barr. Franc Utoo contested for House of Representatives under the APC in 2015, but his name was allegedly substituted.

    He has, consequently formed an opposing voice to what he described as “impunity”, in running the affairs of the party by the State Chairman, Yaro.

    Utoo has also been a resounding voice against the government of Gov. Samuel Ortom.

    In the wake of wanton destructions of lives and properties by the Fulani Mercenaries, Utoo was one of the formidable persons, who stood against open grazing and also led series of protests to the National Assembly.

    Meanwhile, the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has condemned the abduction of Barr. Franc Utoo.

    The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, through his social media handle, said, “the Samuel Ortom administration recognizes the fact that Franc is one of the courageous voices of reason who have spoken out against the invasion of Benue communities and killing of innocent people by herdsmen.

    “Franc Utoo is one of those who have remained resolute in condemnation of the senseless killings and have supported the passage of the anti-grazing law.

    “He is one of those who have risen in support of the present administration in its push for the ranching revolution of this country. This administration is not only proud of men like Utoo but also appreciates their selfless contributions for a safer Benue”.

    The Governor described Utoo as a brave man and said his abduction was uncalled for.

    “I join you and numerous friends of Franc Utoo to call for his immediate release.

    “We can’t afford to have one of our bravest men held hostage at a time we need him most”, Ortom said.

  • Kidnapped ex-Commissioner regains freedom in Calabar

    Kidnapped ex-Commissioner regains freedom in Calabar

    Former Commissioner for Information in Cross River, Mr Patrick Ugbe, who was kidnapped in Calabar on June 1, has regained freedom.

    Ugbe, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), of Hit Fm 95.9, was kidnapped by gunmen at Ekpo Iso Street in Ikot Ansa, Calabar.

    ASP Irene Ugbo, Police Public Relations Officer in the State, confirmed this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Calabar on Saturday.

    “As we speak, the CEO of Hit Fm has been released and he is right now with his family.

    “No ransom was paid, the combined efforts of security agencies in the state and the office of the State Security Adviser were on top of the matter to secure his release.

    “We thank God that he was released alive without any harm.

    “The police, in collaboration with other sister agencies in the state, would continue to work together to safe guard the lives and property of the citizens’’, she said.

    Ugbe also served as Chief Press Secretary and Commissioner for Youth and Sports in the eight-year tenure of Sen. Liyel Imoke as Governor of the state.

     

     

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  • Release abducted students, Lagos lawmaker begs kidnappers

    A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Segun Olulade, on Wednesday appealed to the abductors of six students of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, in Epe to release them from captivity.

    Olulade, representing Epe Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

    NAN reports that the six students were kidnapped by unknown gunmen on May 25, when the kidnappers gained entry into the school after breaking a portion of the fence.

    According to Olulade, the students are innocent children who do not deserve to be kidnapped for any reason whatsoever.

    “It is a sad incident that we have not been able to recover from. We have been talking with the affected parents. We share the pains of the parents and their concerns; we know it is not easy.

    “We want to appeal to those who are involved in this nefarious act to please release these innocent children.

    “The kidnappers should consider the pains and agonies of the victims’ parents and relations.

    “We call on all parents and all mothers to join us to pray for the safety of these children. The government and the security agencies are frantically working to ensure their release,” he said.

    Olulade, who commended the security operatives for their hard work, urged them to do more to stamp out criminality in the state.

    “We appreciate the efforts of the security agencies and we know they can still do more; we want them to continue to protect lives and property according to their mandate.

    “We believe that they have all it takes to do the needful. We pray God to continue to strengthen them,” the lawmaker said.

    He urged the parents to remain calm, saying the affected children would, by God’s grace, return safely.

    “We appeal to everybody to join us in prayer, rather than condemning and blaming.

    “We believe that with all efforts of the state government, the community leaders and the security agencies, everyone will laugh at the end,” Olulade said.

    NAN reports that the latest abduction occurred seven months after gunmen kidnapped two teachers and four students of the same school, who were later freed.

  • Kidnapped Ondo monarch regains freedom

    Kidnapped Ondo monarch regains freedom

    The traditional ruler of Iyani-Akoko, in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oniyani of Iyani Akoko, Oba Joel Sunday Daodu, who was abducted last Saturday, has regained his freedom.

    The monarch arrived his palace 8pm Tuesday in company of his two colleagues, Olubaram of Ibaram, Oba Olusegun Atibioke and the Owa of Ogbagi-Akoko, Oba Victor Olasehinde.

    Youth, elders and women danced round the town to thank God for the monarch’s freedom.

    Governor of the State, Rotimi Akeredolu while reacting to the monarch’s freedom hailed the security agencies for their efforts in ensuring the release of the monarch. He also congratulated the monarch on his safe return while promising that his administration was “determined to make Ondo State unsafe for criminally-minded people”.

     

  • Kidnapped radio journalist regains freedom in Benue

    Kidnapped radio journalist regains freedom in Benue

    The Benue Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the release of a Radio Journalist, Mrs Iyuadoo Tor-Agbidye, who was kidnapped four days ago in her house in Makurdi.

    The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Moses Yamu, confirmed the release to the newsmen in Makurdi.

    Yamu said that the kidnapped journalist was released in the early hours of Tuesday, adding that no ransom was paid.

    He explained that police investigations revealed that the kidnappers might have had strong connection with the family.

    He disclosed that some arrests were made in connection with the crime, stressing that investigations were ongoing to ensure full punishment of the culprits.