News as it breaks
The Ondo State chapter of the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun Corps, has announced the foiling of five separate kidnapping attempts across various parts of the state within the past two weeks. Addressing journalists in Akure, the Commander of the Corps, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said all the victims were rescued…
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspected kidnappers and the recovery of a ₦5 million ransom, following a series of coordinated operations across the state. In a statement issued on Sunday in Asaba, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, revealed that six other suspects were…
Abductors of the Edo State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tony Aziegbemi, have reportedly contacted his family members, demanding N500m ransom. The gunmen kidnapped Aziegbemi on March 15 at around 11pm on Idaro Street, off Country Home Road, Benin, Edo State. Aziegbemi was said to have left a meeting…
The abductors of a Kaduna State-based ophthalmologist, Ganiya Olawale-Popoola; her husband, Nurudeen Popola, and their guest, AbdulMugniy Folaranmi, at the National Eye Centre Quarters located at the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have reportedly insisted on a N100m ransom before their release from captivity one month after. PUNCH…
Recall that bandits invaded Kawu on January 11, 2024, and whisked away 18 persons, including a couple, children of the District Head of Kawu and a female nurse. However, the bandits on Monday, January 22, 2024, freed four of the victims after N5m was given to them and held…
The management of the National Youth Service Corps has denied ransom payment to secure the release of the prospective corps members abducted in Zamfara State. In a statement signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the NYSC, Eddy Megwa, on Thursday, the management noted that the release of…
