Tag: Kidnappers
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How I escaped from Kidnappers- Bewaji Folashade reveals
Sadly, Nigerian entertainers are now becoming victims of kidnappers. In recent times, tales of kidnapping has become a regular tale entertainers tell. Budding actress, Bewaji Folashade recently recounted her ugly experience in the hands of deadly kidnappers. According to her:” They kidnapped me at 10.20 pm last night at Akinyemi Street, while I was coming…
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‘They almost killed me’, Hon. Durbunde recalls experience in kidnappers den
A member of the House of Representatives, Garba Umar-Durbunde, who was kidnapped by gunmen on Tuesday and later released said his abductors were armed to the teeth and almost slaughtered him. Umar-Durbunde, who represents Sumaila/Takai Federal Constituency of Kano State, was freed by the kidnappers on Wednesday night after paying a sizeable ransom. The incident…
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Terrorism: Kogi demolishes 18 hideouts of kidnappers, armed robbers
The Kogi State Government on Thursday said it has demolished eighteen houses serving as hideouts for kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminals in the state. This was revealed by Special Adviser to the governor on security, Comrade Mr Jerry Omodara (retired) in Lokoja. Omodara explained that the houses were destroyed in line with the provisions…
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JUST IN: Kidnapped Ondo Permanent Secretary regains freedom
The Permanent Secretary of the Ondo State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Niran Ikuomola, who was kidnapped along with his driver on Sunday evening has regained his freedom. TheNewsGuru.com reports that Dr. Ikuomola and his driver were abducted by unknown gunmen along the Lokoja/Abuja expressway on Sunday evening. As at the time of posting, it could…
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Nigeria becoming unsafe daily, CAN tells Buhari
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has said the country is now gradually turning to an open space for perpetrators of evil to carry out their dastardly acts without questioning by relevant security agencies. It further noted that Nigerians are going through severe pains as a result of hunger, poverty and insecurity of lives and…
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Kidnappers of German Professor, associate demand N60m ransom
The kidnappers of German archaeologist, Professor Peter Breunig, and his associate, Johannes Buringer have demanded a N60 million ransom before their victims can regain freedom. TheNewsGuru.com reports that the two foreigners were kidnapped in Jenjela village in the Kagarko Local Government of Kaduna State on Wednesday, February 22. The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim K.…
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Again! kidnappers invade Epe, attack policemen
Again, armed kidnappers yesterday stormed Igbodu area of Epe, Lagos State unleashed terror on residents despite day after the Save Our Soul (SOS) protest led community leaders staged to the governor’s office against the continued abduction in the community. A farm manager who spoke on condition of anonymity with our reporter claimed the kidnappers were…
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BREAKING: Ambode signs bill recommending death penalty for kidnappers
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has signed into law a bill stipulating death penalty and life imprisonment for kidnappers. Signing into law, “The Prohibition of the Act of Kidnapping” on Wednesday, Ambode said it would address the issue of insecurity in the state. According to Ambode,” Security is of utmost importance to our administration…
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Kidnapped students of Turkish College, staff regain freedom
The eight students and two staff of the Nigeria Turkish International School, Isheri, Ogun State, who were kidnapped have regained their freedom. TheNewsGuru.com learnt that the kidnap victims were released about 7.30pm yesterday after ransom was paid to their abductors. Available information reaching TheNewsGuru.com revealed that parents parted with between N4million about N10 million each…