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Tag: Abducted

Nigerian News

Suspected bandits kill herder, abduct varsity student in Kebbi  

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 - by Admin II

The Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, Tuesday said one of its students has been abducted by suspected bandits at an off-campus hostel in Kalgo local government area of Kebbi state. Confirming …

Suspected bandits kill herder, abduct varsity student in Kebbi   Read More
Nigerian News

God saved us from gunmen who shot me, abducted my wife, Cook – Orbunde

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 - by John Shiaondo

A former chief of staff to the Benue state governor, Terwase Orbunde, on Friday ascribed his deliverance, that of his wife, and cook from gunmen, to divine intervention. Orbunde was …

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Nigerian News

Abducted Imo monarch regains freedom

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 - by Admin III

A former chairman of Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers and the traditional ruler of Obi Orodo autonomous community in Mbaitoli local government area, HRM Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, who …

Abducted Imo monarch regains freedom Read More
Security & Crime

Nine arrested over killing, kidnapping of INEC staff, wife in Ebonyi

June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 - by Amarachukwu EgwuAgha

Nine suspected kidnappers have been arrested over killing and kidnapping of a staff with the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) Mr. Emmanuel Igwe. Late Igwe was shot dead by the said …

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Nigerian News

Bandits kill pregnant woman, 4 others, abduct 50 in Niger 

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 - by Aideloje Ojo

Five persons, including a six-month pregnant woman, have reportedly been killed and 50 others abducted by bandits in Rafi and Wushishi local government areas of Niger state. The bandits were …

Bandits kill pregnant woman, 4 others, abduct 50 in Niger  Read More
Business

Abuja-Kaduna train services set to resume, 8 months after terrorists’ killings, abduction 

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022 - by Adeola Akinbobola

The  Federal Government has announced the resumption of the Abuja -Kaduna train services on Monday December 5, 2022.  This is coming after eight months when the train service was suspended …

Abuja-Kaduna train services set to resume, 8 months after terrorists’ killings, abduction  Read More
Nigerian News

Zamfara bandits kidnap district head, 6 others 

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 - by Admin III

Gunmen suspected to be bandits, Monday, abducted the District Head of Kwangami village in Zurmi local government area of Zamfara state, Muhammad Galadima, alongside six of his subjects in a …

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Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: Kidnappers demand N50 million ransom per abducted UNIAbuja victim

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 - by Admin III

Two days after, the abductors of the six persons that were kidnapped from the University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) staff quarters on Tuesday morning have contacted their families to demand ransom, Blueprint …

Breaking: Kidnappers demand N50 million ransom per abducted UNIAbuja victim Read More
Nigerian News

Imo Police rescue abducted Dutch global director

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 - by Chidiebere Iwuoha

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command has rescued the Director of a popular Owerri based gas company, Dutch Global Station Limited (names withheld). In a press statement issued by …

Imo Police rescue abducted Dutch global director Read More
Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: Bandits strike, abduct 30 passengers in Niger

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 - by Aideloje Ojo, Minna

Bandits have struck again, and the abduction of 30 passengers at Garun Gabas in Rafi local government area of Niger state. The passengers were reportedly abducted on Wednesday by the …

Breaking: Bandits strike, abduct 30 passengers in Niger Read More
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Breaking: 5 days after, kidnapped Air Vice-Marshal regains freedom

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 - by Admin III

Police have confirmed the release of Air Vice-Marshal Sikiru Smith from his abductors. Smith was abducted on Monday in the Ajah area of Lagos state. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, …

Breaking: 5 days after, kidnapped Air Vice-Marshal regains freedom Read More
Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: Ex-FCT Minister kidnapped

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 - by Admin III

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers has reportedly abducted former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Ewuga, who also served as a Senator was kidnapped in the late hours of Tuesday …

Breaking: Ex-FCT Minister kidnapped Read More
Nigerian News

Birshin fulani residents berate Bauchi gov, lawmakers over incessant killings

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 - by Najib Sani

Residents of Birshin fulani community in  the Bauchi state capital have berated the state governor Bala Mohammed, senator representing Bauchi south Lawal Yahya Gumau, member house of representatives from Bauchi …

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Nigerian News

Gunmen attack church, kill 1, abduct 3 others in Kogi

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 - by Oyibo Salihu

Barely one week after gunmen attacked custodial centre in Kabba where a soldier and a policeman were killed and over two hundred inmates were set free, another gunmen on Sunday …

Gunmen attack church, kill 1, abduct 3 others in Kogi Read More
Nigerian News

NDA invasion: Commandant presents report to Reps

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 - by Joshua Egbodo

The Commandant of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Major General Ibrahim Yusuf, has presented report of the August 24 attack on the institution to the House of Representatives Committee on …

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Nigerian News

Abducted Niger traditional ruler regains freedom

September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 - by Aideloje Ojo, Minna

District Head of Wawa also known as Dodo of Wawa Alhaji Mahmud Ahmed Aliyu has been released by his abductors. The District head was recently abducted at his palace in …

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Breaking News / Nigerian News / Top Stories

Breaking: Travellers attacked in Ondo, many kidnapped

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 - by Admin III

Gunmen, Wednesday night, attacked travellers and abducted up to 18 travellers in Ondo state. The victims were reportedly abducted along the Ifira-Akoko/Idoani road in the state. The Commander of Ondo …

Breaking: Travellers attacked in Ondo, many kidnapped Read More
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Breaking: Gunmen invade palace, abduct traditional ruler in Niger

September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 - by Aideloje Ojo, Minna

Gunmen have reportedly abducted the Wawa of Wawa, a traditional ruler in Borgu local government area of Niger state, Dr Mahmud Ahmed Alivu from his palace.  The traditional ruler was reportedly kidnapped …

Breaking: Gunmen invade palace, abduct traditional ruler in Niger Read More
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Breaking: Police confirm how many students were kidnapped at another Zamfara school

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 - by Muhammad Sanusi

Hours after, the Zamfara state Police command has confirmed that up to 73 students were on Wednesday kidnapped from Government Day Secondary school, Kaya in Maradun local government area. Police …

Breaking: Police confirm how many students were kidnapped at another Zamfara school Read More
Nigerian News

25 days after, Zamfara speaker’s father, mother, 4 others still in captivity

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 - by Sanusi Muhammad,

Three weeks after the father of the Speaker of Zamfara State House of Assembly Hon. Nasiru Muazu Magarya, step mother and four others were abducted by bandits at Magarya town …

25 days after, Zamfara speaker’s father, mother, 4 others still in captivity Read More
Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: Again, bandits invade Zaria, kidnap 6

August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 - by Moh Bello Habib, Zaria

Report reaching Blueprint has revealed that bandits, Friday morning, stormed Zangon Shanu village in Sabon Gari local government area of Kaduna state and kidnapped six people. The location is behind …

Breaking: Again, bandits invade Zaria, kidnap 6 Read More
Breaking News / Security & Crime / Top Stories

Breaking: 3 months after, kidnapped Tegina Islamic school children regain freedom

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 - by Admin III

After nearly three months in captivity, 130 kidnapped pupils from Islamic school in Tegina, Niger state have been released by their abductors. The secretary to the state government Ibrahim Ahmed …

Breaking: 3 months after, kidnapped Tegina Islamic school children regain freedom Read More
Nigerian News

Breaking: Bandits attack NDA, kill 2 officers, abduct 1 in Kaduna

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

The Nigerian Defence Academy has confirmed reports that two of its officers Lt Cdr Wulah and Flt Lt C.M Okoronwo were killed by bandits while one officer, Maj. Datong was …

Breaking: Bandits attack NDA, kill 2 officers, abduct 1 in Kaduna Read More
Nigerian News

Zamfara: Matawalle vows to rescue kidnapped students

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 - by Sanusi Muhammad,

Zamfara state Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle has expressed sadness over the abduction of 15 student and 4 staff of the College of Agriculture and Animal Sciences, Bakura, by suspected armed …

Zamfara: Matawalle vows to rescue kidnapped students Read More
Nigerian News

Updated: Police confirms abduction of 15 students, 4 staff in Zamfara

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 - by Sanusi Muhammad

The Nigeria Police has confirmed the abduction of 15 students, four staff, and death of  one police officer and three security men at College of Agriculture and Animals Health Bakura …

Updated: Police confirms abduction of 15 students, 4 staff in Zamfara Read More

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