In the past few years, the Fulani have been linked to violence and crime in Nigeria. Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu has said that the Fulanis are also victims of kidnapping in the country. Bagudu, however, stressed that Nigerians never get to hear the abduction of Fulani people. The Governor lamented that Nigerians attribute … Read more
A reliable source within the barracks told our correspondent that security has been beefed up within and around the barracks to stop the bandits from escaping with the officers. Bandits have invaded the Afaka barracks of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, killing a naval officer. The bandits were also said to have also kidnapped … Read more
…the suspects, Okafor and Egwuonwu, demanded ₦2.5m ransom from Chukwudi’s parents to secure his release. Two suspects, Desmond Okafor and Iyke Egwuonwu, have been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping a minor, Daniel Chukwudi, in the Ajangbadi area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adekunle … Read more
It was learnt that lifeless body of the Chief Imam was reportedly discovered by police officers attached to Obalende Divisional Police Office, Ijebu Ode. A prominent Islamic cleric and Chief Imam of the Atiba Community Central Mosque in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Sheikh Mushafau Bakare, has been found dead, hours after being declared missing. Read Also: … Read more
The police in a statement said the suspects have abducted a businessman, Peter Ogbonna, from his retail shop in Ugba, Logo Local Government Area of the state on July 29. The police authorities in Benue State have said it the force killed a suspected kidnapper and arrested two others during a gun battle. The spokesperson … Read more
“Therefore, more should be done to put a stop to that with all the might and urgency possible,’’ he said. The Muslims Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has alleged that the incessant kidnapping of students in some parts of the country was a technique to discourage the purpose of education. Malam Shehu Usman- Abubakar, … Read more
The condemned policemen are Corporals Friday Udo, and Saturday Okorie who have since been dismissed from the Force An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state has sentenced two police officers and three others to death for kidnapping in the state. They were sentenced to death on … Read more
The residents blamed the situation on the porous nature of the estate, which has many unguarded access points. Residents of Abesan Estate in Mosan-Okunola Local Government Council of Lagos State have decried unceasing cases of robbery, theft and kidnapping that has ensnared the community in recent times. The residents blamed the situation on the porous … Read more
It was not only frightening but also very scary to watch the video and I’m sure a lot of people would be surprised at the level of confidence and audacity at which the apprehended kidnapper planned his notorious act. Read also: The Virtue of Integrity and the First Bank Saga The man confidently walked into … Read more
…the suspects were apprehended after kidnapping three persons along Oda road in Akure during a night operation Officials of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun have arrested a four-man kidnap syndicate in Akure. The commander of Amotekun in the state, Adetunji Adeleye, while parading the suspects said they were apprehended after … Read more
Participants at the Grow Nigeria Conversation (GNC) have advised the Federal Government to acquire and deploy necessary surveillance technology to tackle the menace of kidnapping in the country. The participants gave the advice in a communique issued on Sunday in Abuja after a webinar conference, titled “Reversing the flourishing economy of kidnapping and banditry: Immediate … Read more
Atiku Abubakar wants the government to do better in safeguarding school children from bandits State Minister for Education says the Federal Government can’t secure all schools Calls for more vigilance in communities Former Nigeria Vice President Atiku Abubakar has again voiced his concerns over the spate of the kidnapping of school children that have been … Read more
Two students of Olabisi Onabanjo Univesity were kidnapped on Sunday The Abductors are demanding a ransom of ₦50 million Nigerians praying earnestly for their safe release Nigerians have taken to social media to rally round in prayers for as Precious Adeyemo and Abiola Oyefule who were kidnapped on Sunday. The hashtag #PrayForTifeandTosin is currently trending on … Read more
Another abduction of school children in the northern region of Nigeria, this time in Kaduna. Kaduna State out to know the exact number of pupils and teachers taken away. Former Nigeria vice president Atiku Abubakar has urged to Federal Government to announce a State of Emergency following the abduction of primary school pupils and teachers … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has paraded 48 suspects arrested for various crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cybercrime, and cattle rustling. Parading the suspects in Abuja, police spokesman, CP Frank Mba said the suspects – comprising 47 males and one female – were arrested in different parts of the country at different times. Some of … Read more
As part of its efforts to address lingering insecurity and widespread kidnapping in the country, the federal government says it will install closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras on major highways across the country Muhammad Dingyadi, minister of police affairs, made this known on Tuesday when he featured on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme. Muhammad … Read more
Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Two Medical Doctors In Kogi Ekohotblog, October 9, 2020 Two Medical doctors identified as Dr. Ebiloma Yahaya Aduku of Zonal Hospital, Ankpa and Dr. Kelechi Mgbahurike of Christ the King Hospital, Anyigba, in Kogi State have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. Dr. Ebiloma Yahaya Aduku was kidnapped at Ankpa on the 6th … Read more
Former Nasarawa Commissioner for Higher Education, Chief Clement Uhembe kidnapped Kidnappers demand 30 Million. Ekohotblog, October 7, 2020 Former Nasarawa Commissioner for Higher Education, Chief Clement Uhembe was on Tuesday night kidnapped at his Lafia residence. The kidnappers are said to be demanding a N30million ransom for his release. The abductors, armed with sophisticated weapons, … Read more
Gunmen allegedly kill pastor, kidnap his daughter in Kaduna Ekohotblog, October 6, 2020… Gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia have reportedly killed one Rev. Yohanna Abashiya in Kaduna and kidnapped his daughter. The incident took place on October 1, in Agui, Maraban Rido in Chikun Local Government Area. The deceased was the resident pastor of … Read more
Some gunmen have allegedly kidnapped the Chairman of Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Dr. Katuka Humble. It was reported that the gunmen also shot one dead on the spot. The incident happened on Sunday as he was being conveyed on a bike to his farm, located somewhere around Kiduni village in Chikun Local … Read more