Tag: Monarch
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Amotekun: How we secured release of kidnaped Ekiti monarch, arrested ‘mastermind’ behind abduction
The Obadu of Ilemeso Ekiti in the Oye Local Government area of Ekiti State, Oba David Oyewumi, who was kidnapped in his palace on Thursday, has regained freedom. The Ekiti Amotekun Corps Commander, Brig Gen. Joe Komolafe, said the traditional ruler was rescued at Obbo Ile in Kwara State with the support of the vigilante…
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Gunmen who invaded, kidnapped Ekiti monarch from his palace demand N20m ransom
Kidnappers who abducted Oba David Oyewumi, the Obadu of Ilemeso Ekiti, have demanded N20 million ransom to secure his release. TheNewsGuru, TNG reports that Oyewumi was abducted by the gunmen who invaded the palace in Ilemeso Ekiti in Oye LGA of Ekiti state at 9.00 p.m. on April 15. A family source, who did not…
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Ekiti monarch shot by gunmen lands in hospital
The traditional ruler of Ewu Ekiti in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Adetutu Ajayi has been hospitalised after he was shot by gunmen. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the monarch was shot Friday evening while in transit to a neighbouring town in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of the state. Locals said the gunmen rained…
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BREAKING: Community erupts in joy as kidnapped Imo monarch, cabinet chiefs regain freedom [VIDEO]
His Royal Highness, Eze Charles Iroegbu, the traditional ruler of Umuezie community of Nguru Mbaise in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State kidnapped some few days ago has been freed, TheNewsGuru.com, TNG can authoritative report. TNG reports that Eze Iroegbu, who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of All States Mass Transit,…
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Rivers kidnappers release video of monarch kneeling, making promises
Kidnappers of the monarch of Ikuru town in the Andoni local government area of Rivers State, HRM Aaron Ikuru, have released a video of the monarch kneeling before them and making promises in an unidentified location suspected to be a creek. The video showed the monarch kneeling beside two masked men wearing construction site coveralls,…
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Murder of late Ubulu-Uku Monarch: Absence of Defence Counsel Stalls Hearing
Hearing in the case of kidnap and murder of late Obi Akaeze Ofulue III of Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government of Delta State on Tuesday was stalled by the absence of the defence counsel. This is coming as the trial judge, Justice M.O. Omovie of the High Court, Ibusa, Delta State, inexplicably prevented journalists…
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NDLEA uncovers heroin, cocaine at palace of Anambra monarch
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has uncovered cocaine and heroin concealed in the palace of a traditional ruler in Anambra state. The drug enforcement agency released a statement to this effect through Femi Babafemi, its director of media and advocacy. The agency said its operatives at the Anambra command recovered 58.5…
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Abuja monarch suspended over alleged security breach
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has suspended the Chief of Anagada, Malam Alhassan Musa, in Gwagwalada Area Council. The traditional ruler was suspended over security reports indicting him. FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu who disclosed this during a meeting with all graded chiefs in the territory warned that the FCTA would not…
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Gunmen kidnap monarch in Nnewi, Anambra State
The traditional ruler of Uruagu, a town in Nnewi, Anambra State has been kidnapped. According to a report by anaedoonline, the traditional ruler, Obi Charles Afam Obi was kidnapped in Orafite on his way back from a burial ceremony. According to the medium, the monarch was abducted after the daredevil gunmen shot sporadically at his…
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Gunmen kidnap first class monarch while stepping into mosque
The Acting Eje of Ankpa, Ankpa Local Government Area, Kogi State, Alhaji Shaibu Usman, was on Friday kidnapped by gunmen. Alhaji Usman was abducted while entering the mosque around 5.30 am. In its reaction on Friday, the Kogi State Police Command said it would not rest until the monarch’s release was secured. The police said…