Imo Court Urges Speedy Trial of Five Suspected Kidnappers
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A State High Court sitting in Owerri, Imo State, has urged lawyers to ensure the speedy trial of five suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other victims. The presiding judge, Justice Emeka Orafu, urged prosecution and defence counsel to cooperate with the court […]
Troops, Police Launch Forest Search for 47 Abducted Farmers
By Oluwakemi Kindness A joint team of Nigerian military and police personnel has moved into a forest in Niger State in a fresh effort to rescue more than 47 farmers abducted by suspected bandits. The operation is taking place around Mukura village in the Kasuwan-Garba District of Mariga Local Government Area. The Niger State Police […]
Oyo Police Debunk Claims of Pupils’ Release
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed a viral social media report claiming that pupils and teachers abducted from communities in Orire Local Government Area of the state have been released. In a statement issued on Thursday in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, the Command describes the claim […]
Reps Demand Joint Security Action Over Ekiti Church Abduction
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called for an intensified and coordinated security operation involving the Nigeria Police Force, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other relevant agencies to secure the immediate rescue of victims abducted during an attack in Ekiti State. The lawmakers also urged the […]
Kwara Construction Workers Regain Freedom
By Sulyman Gobir All seven construction workers recently kidnapped in Owa Onire community of Ifelodun have regained their freedom. Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawy Olododo confirmed their freedom on Monday. He commended the efforts of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the security forces to strengthen public safety and rid the state of bandits and terrorists. The […]