Tag: #Kidnapping
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MILITARY RESCUE 15 NYSC MEMBERS, SIX OTHERS FROM KOGI FOREST
The Nigerian military has confirmed the rescue of 21 kidnapped victims, including 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), from the Egume-Ochaja forest in Kogi State. Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, said on Monday that the rescued victims comprised eight males and 13 females. The 15 corps members were among…
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KWARA REUNITES 146 WORO KIDNAP VICTIMS WITH FAMILIES, PROVIDES CASH SUPPORT
The Kwara State Government has reunited 146 victims of the Woro community kidnapping with their families after 21 days of rehabilitation, providing financial support to help them rebuild their lives following months in captivity. The victims were formally handed over to their families on Friday at the palace of the Emir of Kaiama, amid emotional…
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DSS RESCUES KIDNAP VICTIMS IN IMO, NEUTRALISES TWO SUSPECTS
The Department of State Services (DSS), working with other security agencies and local vigilantes, has rescued a 29-year-old kidnap victim and neutralised two suspected kidnappers in Imo State. The victim, Ibeabuchi Adibenma, was reportedly abducted on August 18 near Afor-Ogidi Market in Isiala Amaifeke, Orlu Local Government Area. The suspects allegedly intercepted his vehicle while…
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BANDITS ABDUCT KWARA TRADITIONAL RULER, POLICE LAUNCH RESCUE OPERATION
Armed bandits have reportedly abducted the traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I. The incident occurred at about 11 p.m. on Saturday when the attackers invaded the community in Oke-Onigbin, Kwara South Senatorial District. A palace source said the monarch was taken away during…
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KADUNA POLICE RAID BANDITS’ HIDEOUT, RESCUE THREE KIDNAP VICTIMS
The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued three kidnapped victims and dislodged a suspected bandits’ hideout in Makarfi Local Government Area of the state. The command said the operation followed credible intelligence about suspicious movements around Gidan Mijin Gwaggo, Durum, on Aug. 21. Police operatives, working with local vigilantes, reportedly engaged the suspects in a…
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ARMY ARRESTS SUSPECTED KIDNAP KINGPIN, RECOVERS ARMS IN ENUGU
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected kidnap syndicate commander and recovered firearms and ammunition during operations in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. An operational report made available on Monday said troops of the 82 Division Garrison and 103 Battalion, working with a Department of State Services tracking team, arrested Babuga…
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TROOPS RESCUE 16 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN KOGI
Security forces have rescued 16 kidnapped persons, including four children, following an operation against suspected kidnappers in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The victims — six males, six females and four children — were reportedly abducted on Aug. 9 along the Ojuwo-Ajengo-Memarebo and Ojiwo-Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area. According to an…
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WORO SURVIVORS RETURN AFTER SIX MONTHS IN CAPTIVITY AS KWARA DEMANDS STRONGER SECURITY
Dozens of women and children abducted from Woro and neighbouring communities in Kwara State have returned home after about six months in captivity, bringing relief to families while renewing calls for stronger security across Kwara North. The February 3 attack reportedly left scores dead and 176 women and children abducted. The Kwara State Government credited…
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SECURITY FORCES RESCUE SEVEN ABDUCTED OGUN POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has confirmed the rescue of seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, who were abducted by suspected gunmen. Addressing journalists in Abeokuta, the governor said the victims were rescued following a coordinated security operation involving multiple agencies. One of the students sustained a gunshot injury during the incident but has…
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EDUCATION MINISTER ORDERS DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS INVOLVED IN KIDNAPPING
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has directed vice-chancellors, rectors and provosts to dismiss any student found culpable, after due investigation, of kidnapping or related crimes. Alausa gave the directive during a meeting with the Governing Council and Management of the Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, as part of measures to strengthen security…
