Tag: #Kidnap
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TEACHERS SHUT OYO SCHOOLS INDEFINITELY OVER ABDUCTION OF COLLEAGUES, PUPILS
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has ordered an indefinite strike across all public primary and secondary schools in Oyo State, demanding the immediate rescue of seven teachers and 39 pupils abducted by gunmen in Orire Local Government Area over two weeks ago. The industrial action, which takes effect from Monday, June 1, 2026, follows…
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FORMER DEFENCE SPOKESMAN, WIFE, ABDUCTED ALONG KATSINA HIGHWAY
A former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retired), and his wife, have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen in Katsina State. The retired military officer and his wife were said to have been kidnapped on Saturday May 30 while travelling to Katsina, after gunmen intercepted their vehicle along the Katsina-Matazu road in Matazu…
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CHILDREN’S DAY: NAPPS CALLS FOR URGENT PROTECTION OF NIGERIAN CHILDREN
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has called for urgent protection of Nigerian children, teachers and schools to secure the nation’s future. The association made the call in a statement signed by its National Secretary, Dr Kayode Adeyemi, and National President, Hajia Samira Jibir, in Ibadan on Thursday. Extending warm wishes to…
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OYO KIDNAP TRAGEDY FORCES POSTPONEMENT OF ALAO-AKALA’S POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
The family of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has announced the indefinite postponement of his posthumous birthday celebration, as well as the planned unveiling of the Alao-Akala Transformation Movement (ATM), following the recent kidnapping of teachers and students(children) and the killing of one of the teachers in the state. The event,…
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GUNMEN KILL 3, ABDUCT 15 WORSHIPPERS DURING NIGHT VIGIL IN KWARA
Tragedy struck in Kwara State on Friday night May 22, after suspected armed bandits attacked a prayer ground in Ekiti Local Government Area, at about 8:30 p.m. killing three worshippers and abducting 15 others during a night vigil. According to the Kwara State Police Command, the attack was reported on Saturday by Pastor Adebayo Abiodun…
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OYO SCHOOL ABDUCTION: KIDNAPPED PRINCIPAL APPEARS IN VIDEO, PLEADS WITH TINUBU, MAKINDE, CAN FOR HELP
A disturbing video has emerged showing one of the abducted school administrators from the recent attack in Oyo State, appealing for urgent intervention and peaceful negotiation with her captors, even as authorities and residents confirm that 7 teachers and 39 pupils were taken in the incident. The video, obtained on Sunday, showed Mrs Alamu Folawe,…
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GUNMEN INVADE OYO SCHOOLS, KILL TEACHER, ABDUCT PUPILS
Fear and anxiety enveloped parts of Oyo State following an attack on Friday May 15 by suspected terrorists on two schools, where a teacher was killed and several pupils abducted. The affected schools are LA school and Community Grammar School, both in Ahoro-Esinele community, Oriire Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the incident in…
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FAKE WELDING CONTRACT LANDS UNIJOS GRADUATE IN ZAMFARA KIDNAP DEN
A graduate of the University of Jos, John Arum Azi, has narrated how suspected kidnappers allegedly lured him into captivity with a fake welding job offer and held him hostage for 11 days in a forest in Zamfara State. Azi shared his experience during a testimony at a church in Tudun Wada area of Jos…
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SECURITY FORCES LAUNCH OPERATION TO RESCUE 15 ABDUCTED PASSENGERS ON CALABAR–ORON WATERWAY
A routine ferry trip turned into a rescue mission as gunmen abduct 15 passengers on a busy southern water route. Security agencies have launched a joint operation to rescue 15 passengers kidnapped by gunmen along the Calabar–Oron waterway. The Cross River Police Command confirmed the development, saying it is working with the Akwa Ibom Police…
