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  • BREAKING: Kidnappers Release Emir of Kajuru

    BREAKING: Kidnappers Release Emir of Kajuru

    The kidnapped Emir of Kajuru in Kajuru Local Government area of Kaduna State, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu, has been released by his abductors.

    One of the kingmakers of the Emirate Council, Dahiru Abubakar, confirmed the development to The Nation.

    The Emir was released on Monday afternoon, few hours after bandits demanded N200 million ransom for the monarch and 10 other family members kidnapped with him.

    Abubakar did not however say whether the N200 million ransom was paid or not before his release.

    Repors reliably gathered only the 85- year- old second class Emir was released with the bandits said to be holding on to other abductees.

    The Emir, according to another source, addressed his subjects immediately he returned to Kajuru.

  • JUST IN: Abductors of Emir of Kajuru Demand N200 Million Ransom

    JUST IN: Abductors of Emir of Kajuru Demand N200 Million Ransom

    A ransom of N200 million ransom has been demanded for the release of the Emir of Kajuru, Alhassan Adamu.

    The monarch was kidnapped by bandits in the wee hours of Sunday along with 13 of his family members, including two grandchildren.

    News of the ransom demand was disclosed by spokesperson of the Kajuru Emirate Council, Dahiru Abubakar on Monday.

    According to Mr Abubakar, the bandits also gave assurances that all the victims are in good condition and were not being molested.

    He said the council is still appealing to the bandits to release the 85-year-old monarch and his relatives unconditionally, especially giving his fragile health condition.

    Meanwhile, one bandit was reportedly killed and some others injured in a shootout with soldiers during the attack on Emir’s palace, according to security sources in the local government.

    The sources said the bandits, during the operation, divided themselves into two, with one group engaging the soldiers in a gun battle, while the other group moved into the palace, and later took the Emir and 14 others away into the forest.

    Numbering over 200, the bandits arrived at the community on motorcycles in the early hours of Sunday morning through a nearby forest that stretches the Kaduna-Abuja highway in Kachia local government area, and started shooting sporadically, before they were engaged by soldiers that were deployed to the area.

  • Kidnappers Killed While Collecting Random In Kogi

    Kidnappers Killed While Collecting Random In Kogi

    From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

    It was another bad day for criminality operating in Kogi State as two kidnappers met their Waterloo in the early hours of Tuesday in an attempt to collect ransom from one of the victims of the neighboring state.

    According to our correspondent, the professional hunters in Okehi Local Government Area of the state ambushed the kidnappers who allegedly came out in Abobo area behind Nigerian Iron Ore Mining Company, Itakpe to collect the ransom demanded before the release of their victims.

    It was gathered that two of the three kidnappers were killed in the process while one escaped into the bush with gunshot wounds with the captives freed in the operation.

    Confirming the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Okehi Local Government Area, Mr Ovanja Yakubu said men of the Nigerian Police in his division were drafted to join professional hunters to fetch out the third kidnapper dead or alive.

    Reacting to the development, the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, maintained that the state cannot accommodate any criminal who wants to deprive the people of their peace.

    He said he was elected and sworn-in to protect the lives and property of the people and will ensure such covenant is kept for posterity.

    The governor therefore commended the professional hunters and the conventional security agencies in the state for their tireless efforts in eliminating criminal elements from the state.

  • Bandits Kill Driver, Kidnap 33 People In Kachia

    Bandits Kill Driver, Kidnap 33 People In Kachia

    At least one person has been killed and 33 others abducted following an attack by bandits suspected to be kidnappers in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

    The incident which occurred last night within Kachia metropolis also left several people injured.

    District Head of Kachia ward, Idris Suleiman confirmed the incident when security operatives led by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan visited the area.

    Suleiman said the bandits in their large numbers invaded the community at about 9pm on Wednesday night and started shooting sporadically in a bid to create panic among the residents.

    He explained that the bandits first attacked a bakery where they kidnaped five persons and killed the driver to the owner of the bakery, before moving to another area called Mother Cat where they also kidnapped 28 persons including a pregnant woman.

    According to him, the bandits also looted several shops within the town after the traders abandoned their shops and scampered for safety to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

    Bandits have in recent times left Kaduna in a state of unrest, with many being killed and many others being kidnapped, including students of various institutions.

    The latest attack in Kachia comes a few days after the village head of Dogon Daji community in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Mallam Anja, was shot dead by bandits.

    The marauders raided the residence of the village head and shot him at close range, after which he died on the spot.

  • Insecurity: Protesting villagers block Kaduna-Abuja highway

    Insecurity: Protesting villagers block Kaduna-Abuja highway

    Many travellers are currently trapped on the Abuja-Kaduna highway as angry residents have blocked the road over attacks, especially the killing of a 13-year-old girl by bandits.

    The tragic incident occurred at Anguwar Magaji in Chikun Local Government Area of the state.

    Residents said bandits stormed the house of the village head and abducted his family as well as other persons in the community.

    A  resident of the area in agony, revealed that they were not safe at home and their farms.

    “We cannot go to our farms and yet they will follow us to our homes to abduct us for ransom. They killed a 13-year-old girl, a security man in the village as well as abducted other residents including the family of the village head,” he said.

    He explained that the residents only want security or to be allowed to protect themselves against the bandits.

    A witness told Daily Trust that the protesters refused to listen to the plea of security personnel who approached them.

    The witness, who did not want to be named, said the protesters have been out since 7:30am.

    “The villagers are very angry. They blocked the road and insisted that no one will pass through. When security personnel came, the men withdrew and left their women on the road.”

    “Some of the women are half-naked. The soldiers were just begging them to leave the road but the men cheered them on from the roadside.”

    The Police Public Relations Officer in Kaduna, ASP Jalige Mohammed, told Daily Trust that the State commissioner of police, Umar Muri, has directed the Area Commander to visit the scene of the protest and ensure orderliness.

    He said the police are trying to ensure that the road is open to allow road users access as they meet with the community leaders and the protesting youths to discuss the problem.

    “There is an incident along the highway but we are trying to control the situation,” he said.

  • At Least 200 Islamiyya Students Kidnapped In Niger

    At Least 200 Islamiyya Students Kidnapped In Niger

    At least 200 students of an Islamiyya school located at Tegina in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State have been abducted.

    One person was shot dead while another lays critically injured after gunmen carried out the kidnap operation at about 4:30pm on Sunday.

    A resident of the area Zayyad Mohammed confirmed the incident to Channels Television via telephone.

    According to him, the Salihu Tanko Islamiyya school where the incident took place, was built by a retired Immigration Officer.

    Details of the attack are still sketchy, but according to sources, the Islamiyya school is not the usual Sangaya boarding Islamic school, but a conventional one where parents send their children on a daily basis for the purpose of acquiring Islamic education.

    As at the time of filing this report, the police were yet to make any comments regarding the development.

  • Kidnappers of Deeper Life Pastor demand N30m ransom

    Kidnappers of Deeper Life Pastor demand N30m ransom

    Kidnappers of a Deeper Life Pastor, Otamayomi Ogedengbe, have demanded a ransom payment of N30m.

    The kidnappers were said to have contacted the family on Wednesday night.

    A family member said the kidnappers refused to yield below N30m.

    Pastor Ogedengbe was abducted on Monday evening after conducting Bible study at Irese area of Akure.

    His wife, Yinka, said the kidnappers shot into the air before taking him away.

    She said her husband health status is fragile.

  • Mastermind of kidnap 26 FRSC Officers Nab In Nasarawa

    Mastermind of kidnap 26 FRSC Officers Nab In Nasarawa

    By Abel Leonard/ Lafia

    Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested the 12 man gang who masterminded the kidnapping of 26 officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Nasarawa state, seven months ago.

    This was disclosed by a police source who does not want his name disclosed told our Correspondent that, two of the kidnappers are from Sokoto state, two from Kebbi state, two are from Zamfara state, three from Kano state, two from Plateau state and one from Benue state.

    Recall that on Monday September 14, 2020, 26 officials of FRSC who were traveling in two buses from Sokoto and Kebbi commands of the corps for a training programme at FRSC Academy, Udi, Abuja, were attacked at Udege junction, along Mararaban-Udege, Nasarawa State, at about 8 a.m.

    “Investigations by the Nasarawa state police command over the past seven months led to the arrest of the 12 member gang that masterminded the kidnap”, he said.

    He revealed that the gang was involved in the kidnap of the two wives of the former Secretary to the Nasarawa State Government, Aliyu Ahmed Tijani, who were later released after a ransom of N5 million was paid.

    The same group is said to have also kidnapped the grandchildren of the Paramount Ruler of Udege community in Nasarawa LGA of the state and later released them after collecting a ransom of N10 million.
    The source further stated that the State Police Command, since the kidnap of the FRSC officials has been on its toes to ensure that the bandits who have been terrorising residents in the state are arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.


    “The Anti-Kidnapping unit of the Police Command headed by CSP Anietie Eyoh was able to track down on the bandits in Nyanya, a town in Karu Local Government Area of the state when they were trying to escape from the police.
    Confirming the arrest, Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Ranham Nansel explained that before their arrest, the bandits had given residents of the state sleepless nights as they were constantly unleashing terror.


    “The Nasarawa Police Command is happy that this set of bandits who have been terrorising residents of the state have finally been arrested by our gallant officers. We will continue to do everything within our powers until the state becomes completely free from all forms of insecurity”, he said.

    He therefore advised  members of the public to always assist the Police with useful information that will help them do their job effectively.

  • Kwara Assembly wants death penalty for kidnappers

    Kwara Assembly wants death penalty for kidnappers

    The Kwara State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, urged Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to forward a bill to the House stipulating the death sentence penalty for kidnappers in the State.

    The House also urged the state government to empower the state Security Task Force with more personnel and vehicles to sustain their operations, particularly in the Oke-Ero axis in Kwara South Senatorial district to curtail criminal activities.

    These were part of the resolution of the House on a matter of public importance on the “Need to Curb Kidnapping Activities in the State,” presented by Hon. Abolarin Ganiyu Gabriel.

    Abolarin said kidnapping in Nigeria had become the most violent crime targeted at individuals and schools.

    He referred to the kidnap case which occurred recently along Obbo-Ile-Aiyegunle-Eruku-Isapa axis of Kwara South in the state on Saturday, May 1st, 2021, during which the Kogi state Commissioner for Pension Board Commission was shot dead and another person was abducted same day.

    Abolarin appreciated the prompt response of governor Abdulrazaq for deployment of the Anti-Crime squad across the state.

    In another resolution, the House commended the governor for his commitment and transparency in the conduct of government business as displayed in the recent recruitment exercise for teachers in the state Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, and the state Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM.

    It further urged the state government to sustain the tempo in subsequent recruitment exercises into the State civil service.

  • Bandits Executed two Female, one Male student – Greenfield varsity Registrar

    Bandits Executed two Female, one Male student – Greenfield varsity Registrar

    ..Abductors Demand N800m ransom
    ..As registrar begs bandits to spare 17 students, 3 staff lives

    By Gabriel Udeh, Kaduna

    The registrar of the Greenfield University Kaduna Mr Bashir Muhammad has passionately appealed to the bandits to spare the lives of the three staff and the remaining 17 students in their custody.

    The registrar Mr Bashir Muhammad, who made the soba appeal in a statement in Kaduna lamented that while the institution was making efforts to secured the released of the three Staffs and 20 Students, information filtered that three of the students have been killed.

    In a statement he personally signed, the registrar also disclosed that a ransom of N800 million has been demanded for the abducted staff and students.
    He said efforts made to secured the release of the staff and students have however not yielded the desired results,

    “Further, a ransom of 800 million Naira has been demanded for our abducted staff and students”, he stated.

    He also stated that while the management of the University appreciated the concerns of the government of Kaduna State, led by Malam Nasir el-Rufai and commend steps taken so far in ensuring the safe return of those abducted, it called on the government and people of goodwill who “can be of assistance to come to our aid as the situation is becoming overwhelming.

    Recalled that the abduction of the staff and students occurred at Greenfield University on Tuesday 20th April, 2021 by 8:15pm in kaduna state.