Tag: Kidnappings

It is necessary to treat those who profit from kidnapping as terrorists,Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the reprehensible acts perpetrated by kidnappers across the country, declaring that individuals involved in such despicable crimes must be treated as terrorists. The President made…

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Osun Police reassures residence of safety

The Nigeria Police, Osun State Command, has re-assured its readiness to secure the lives and properties of residents of the state. It also revealed that its personnel were on the…

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Kidnappers demand N150m for C’River commissioner’s release

After eight days in captivity, kidnappers of the Cross River State Commissioner of Women Affairs, Prof Gertrude Njar, have demanded N150 million for her release. This is according to an…

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Four students abducted in Ondo

No fewer than four students have reportedly been abducted by suspected gunmen, along the Akunnu-Ajowa road, in Akoko area of Ondo state. According to reports, the victims who are students…

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Methodist Prelate, Uche was released after 100million ransom

LAGOS—The Prelate, Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr Samuel Uche, yesterday, narrated how their kidnappers settled for N100 million ransom, which they asked be packaged in five Ghana-Must-Go bags for their…

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Methodist Church Prelate, Uche, 2 others kidnapped On the Express Road, Abia

His Eminence, Samuel Kanu, the Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, was kidnapped on Sunday along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway in the Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State.…

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Abuja-Kaduna Train attack: Families pleading with Buhari to grant abductors’ request

Families of abducted passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna train have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to rescue their loved ones. They also urged the president to grant the demands of the…

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Gunmen invade Ibadan quarry site

Two people were kidnapped on Monday March 15, 2021 in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. News reports that unknown gunmen invaded a quarry site at Dalli Village (Binu Quarry), along…

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‘We must strive to stop kidnappings in Nigeria’ – Saraki

Nigeria’s Senate President Bukola Saraki says the country must ensure it puts a stop to abductions and kidnappings especially of young students from their schools. Speaking through his Special Adviser…

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