Tag: kidnapping
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Police arrest son for kidnapping father, collecting N2m
A 20-year-old man, Abubakar Amodu, has been arrested for conniving with a gang to kidnap his father and collect N2 m ransom. Amodu was one of 25 suspects paraded by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, for various offences in Abuja on Wednesday. The suspect, who was arrested with other members of the…
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We have succeeded in reducing banditry, kidnapping – Police IG
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu says the Nigeria Police did very well in 2019/2020. His statement is coming despite many security challenges besetting the country. According to the IGP, when his administration came in, there were many issues related to banditry and kidnappings, especially along the Abuja-Kaduna road, a challenge which he claims…
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Kidnapping, banditry, terrorism, others dent on Buhari’s leadership – CAN
The Leadership of the Christians Association of Nigerian (CAN) on Thursday said the incessant killings, kidnappings and other anti-social activities has dented the country’s leadership. He advised political officer holders and civil servants to listen to Godly admonition, adding that their wisdom alone cannot curb insecurity and restore peace in the country. CAN President, Rev.…
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Court remands 7 men for robbery, kidnapping of church members
An Itori Magistrates’ Court in Ogun on Thursday, remanded seven men in a correctional service centre for allegedly robbing church members of their properties and kidnapping one during church service. The defendants, Mohamodu Sanni, 24, Abdul Salad, 28, Abdulraman Musa, 38, Abubakar Ibrahim, 39, Umar Aliu, 30, Suleiman Yusuf, 30, and Ismaila Yusuf, 20, are…
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Police arrest notorious kidnapper in Katsina, rescue 3 victims
The police in Katsina State on Thursday confirmed the arrest of a notorious member of bandits and kidnap for ransom syndicate, Abubakar Ibrahim, 19, at Rugu forest. SP Gambo Isah, the police spokesman, who disclosed this in a statement in Katsina, said that the syndicate, have been terrorizing people in Batsari, Safana, Damnusa and Kurfi…
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APC lawmaker sent to prison for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery
A member of the Benue State House of Assembly, representing Katsina-Ala State Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Agbidye, has been ordered remanded in prison for alleged kidnapping, armed robbery and criminal conspiracy. Justice Isaac Ajim handed down the order on Friday. Ajim, of the Makurdi Chief Magistrate Court, remanded Agbidye, of the All Progressives Congress, alongside one…
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![[Photo] Traditional ruler, dad, two sons arrested for kidnapping in Imo](https://thenewsguru.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Eze-Andrew-Okuegbunuwa.jpg)
[Photo] Traditional ruler, dad, two sons arrested for kidnapping in Imo
Eze Andrew Okuegbunuwa, a traditional ruler in Awara, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo, was on Monday paraded by the police for alleged involvement in the kidnapping. The 59 year-old ruler of Obor Community was paraded along with 30 other suspects who allegedly committed various crimes, ranging from robbery, kidnaping and rape, among others. The…
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BREAKING: Senate okays life imprisonment for Kidnapping
The Senate on Tuesday raised the punishment for anyone found guilty on the offence of kidnapping from 10 years to life imprisonment. The upper chamber also deleted the statute of limitation on defilement as well removed gender restrictions on the offences of rape. These resolutions of the Senate followed the third reading and passage of…
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My boyfriend introduced me to kidnapping- Suspect reveals
A woman identified as Hassana Bala has been arrested by police in Niger State for attempting to kidnap a 23-year-old man, Umar Sarkin Turaku of Kawo village in Kontagora Local Government Area of the state. Hassana had sent threatening phone calls to Turaku asking him to pay a ransom of N5 million or risk being…
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Kidnapping: FG must refund ransom paid by Nigerians to free their loved ones – Falana
Nigerian activist lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has reacted to the insecurity challenges the country is currently facing, he urged Nigerians paying a ransom to secure freedom for their abducted loved ones to feel free to approach the courts to compel the federal government to refund same because, in his words, “the responsibility for protecting lives…