Tag: ABDUCTION

Gunmen abduct Adelabu’s sister, 12yr-old twin sons in Ibadan

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Gunmen abduct Adelabu’s sister

…Security agencies launch rescue operation The younger sister of former Minister of Power and leading All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons have been abducted by armed gunmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The victims, identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, 43, and her twin sons, Peter and Paul, were reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3, 2026, while on their way to school. Confirming the incident, Adelabu’s Media Aide, Comrade Femi Awogboro, disclosed that the…

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Kogi Govt. confirms abduction of 24 from orphanage; 15 rescued

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Kogi abduction

The Kogi state government has confirmed the abduction of 24 persons from an orphanage facility in the state, with 15 of the victims already rescued following a swift security response. In a statement issued yesterday, the State Commissioner for Information , disclosed that 23 of the abducted individuals were pupils, while the remaining victim was the wife of the orphanage proprietor. According to the government, the incident occurred late on April 26, 2026, when unknown gunmen stormed the facility identified as the Dahallukitab Group of Schools located in a remote…

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Bandits abduct monarch, wife, one other in Kwara

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Kwara bandits abduct monarch

Suspected bandits have reportedly attacked the palace of a traditional ruler in Olayinka community, Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, abducting the monarch, his wife, and one other person in the early hours of yesterday. According to sources who spoke to newsmen, the armed men stormed the palace around 1:40 a.m., firing sporadically before taking the royal father to an unknown destination. “Yes; at Olayinka, about 1 am. His wife and one other person were also abducted”, he stated. Another source added: “The bandits invaded the palace around 1:40…

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Niger: Bandits slaughter 32 farmers, abduct scores in communities

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Niger bandits

…Set homes ablaze  At least 32 farmers have reportedly been killed in a fresh wave of attacks by suspected bandits across several communities in Niger State, leaving many others abducted and numerous homes destroyed. Local sources said the attackers stormed farming settlements in the early hours, opening fire on residents and setting houses ablaze. Survivors described scenes of chaos as families fled into nearby bushes while armed men moved from house to house. Community leaders confirmed that dozens of residents remain missing, with fears that many may have been taken…

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Edo: Kidnappers release abducted medical doctor after ₦50m ransom 

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Edo kidnappers release

An abducted medical doctor, Dr. Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after his family paid ₦50million ransom to his abductors. The victim was kidnapped alongside his younger brother on January 2 at their residence along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, Edo State, while opening the gate to their compound.  Unfortunately, the younger brother’s dead body was found by Orley River, Down City Pride road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, on January 5, as he was said to have been killed by his abductors. The father of the victim said that the…

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Kogi: 37 church worshippers, including children, abducted 

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Kogi church abduction

…Bandits demand ₦600m ransom Bandits who attacked two churches in Aiyetoro Kiri community, Kabba/Bunu local government area of Kogi State, have abducted no fewer than 37 worshippers, including children and elderly persons, and are demanding a ransom of ₦600 million for their release. The coordinated attacks occurred on Sunday, December 14, 2025, when gunmen stormed the First ECWA Church and the Apostolic Church during worship services, taking advantage of the peaceful gatherings. Community sources said the assailants contacted residents a day after the attack, on December 15, indicating their intention…

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Insecurity: Many feared abducted, as kidnappers storm FCT estate

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FCT Insecurity

A group of heavily armed kidnappers have invaded Grow Homes Estate in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, Abuja’s largest suburban town, holding residents hostage for over an hour. According to terrified residents, the incident occurred between 12a.m and 1:30a.m early yesterday. One of the residents said he witnessed a man and a woman being taken away by the kidnappers. However, by daybreak, the woman was found within the estate, having been released by her captors for reasons that remain unclear. At the time of filing this report, the exact number…

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Abducted Nigerian UNICEF nurse escapes captivity 6 years after

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Abducted UNICEF nurse

A Nigerian nurse, Alice Loksha, who was kidnapped by terrorists, has escaped after six years in which she was forced into two marriages. Loksha, who had been a health worker for the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) in the North-East of Nigeria, was presented by the  military to newsmen at a base in Maiduguri, on Friday. She was kidnapped on March 1, 2018, when the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group staged a deadly raid on a camp housing 60,000 displaced people. Three UNICEF health workers and eight…

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Nasarawa: Abductors of Akwanga council boss demand N50m ransom

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Abductors of the Chairman of Akwanga Local Government Council, Safiyanu Isah Andaha and his friend, Adamu Umar Tanko, have requested ransom in the sum of N50million to release the captives. A family source, who begged for anonymity, disclosed this to newsmen yesterday, said negotiations are ongoing between the family and the kidnappers. Recall that the Akwanga council boss was kidnapped on Monday night alongside his bosom friend and a philanthropist, Adamu Umar Tanko, popularly known as Adamu Custom. The Special Adviser to the Nasarawa State Governor on Local Government and…

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Woman tenant flees with landlords child, 1 other, 3 days after renting apartment

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A yet-to-be identified woman has abducted two four-year-old children in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. One of the abducted minors is said to be the son of her landlord while the other is the child of a neighbour. The woman whose whereabouts has yet to be known was said to have whisked both minors away three days after she moved into her new apartment. Confirming the kidnap on Wednesday, the Commands Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the landlord, Johnson Oshinowo, reported the incident. The police spokesperson quoted the…

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