Kidnapping Archives - Page 9 of 18

Bandits abduct Emir of Bungudu along Abuja-Kaduna highway

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Emir of Bungudu in Zamfara State, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, was yesterday kidnapped along the Kaduna-Abuja highway. The incident happened yesterday near Olam Factory, few kilometers from the city of Kaduna. It was gathered that the attackers opened fire on the convoy of the emir and successfully demobilised some of the vehicles, including that of the traditional ruler, before he was taken away. Local sources disclosed that the emir was kidnapped around Olam Factory, a few kilometres to the city of Kaduna, while he was heading back to his domain…

NDA abduction: Military friends of Major abducted from the� raise ransom secretly

September 12, 2021September 12, 2021 Aminu Imam

Some friends and colleagues of�the officer kidnapped by suspected bandits who struck during the attack on Nigeria Defence Academy, (NDA),�Major Christopher Datong, have taken it upon themselves to secretly raise the ransom to rescue him from bandit terrorists, according to reports. Recall that Major Christopher Datong was the officer kidnapped by the terrorists, with two other officers losing their lives. The kidnappers later reportedly contacted the military authorities and demanded a ransom of N200m be paid for his release but no official update has been given since then. It was…

Gunmen attack Kaduna community, abduct 18 residents

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 Aminu Imam

Some unknown gunmen, suspected to be bandits, have attacked the Keke community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State and abducted at least 18 residents. It was learnt that the incident occurred early hours of Tuesday, when the assailants invaded the area. According to reports, the gunmen numbering about 20, stormed the area at about 12 am with sophisticated weapons, shooting sporadically before whisking the victims away. When contacted by newsmen, the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, said he would inquire and revert. Kaduna has been…

Bandits storm Niger, abduct monarch of Borgu kingdom

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 Aminu Imam

A traditional ruler in New Bussa, headquarters of Borgu LGA of Niger State, the Dodo of Wawa, Dr. Mahmud Aliyu, has been abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. It was learnt that the traditional ruler, who is the ruler of Borgu kingdom, was abducted from his palace on Saturday. The development was confirmed to newsmen yesterday by the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun. According to Abiodun, security operatives have been deployed to arrest the culprits and rescue the victim. Similarly, bandits have killed 15 persons in…

Just In! Bandits kidnap District Head of Wawa-Borgu, Dr. Mahmud Ahmed Aliyu, in his palace in Niger

September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Dodo of Wawa, in Borgu local government area of Niger State, Dr. Mahmud Ahmed Aliyu, has been kidnapped. It was gathered that the chieftain was abducted from his palace in Wawa town on Saturday night and taken to an unknown destination. Wawa was one of the oldest emirates carved out of Kwara State when Niger was created. The Dodo of Wawa used to be a second-class chief under the old Kwara State but was downgraded to a District Head in the present Niger State. A source close to the…

32 More Bethel Baptist School Students regain freedom, 31 still in captivity

August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

32 more of the over 100 hundred kidnapped students of Bethel Baptist Secondary School, Kaduna have been freed by their abductors, leaving 31 more still in captivity. The students were said to have been released Friday evening and received at the school premises to be reunited with their parents. Confirming the development to Voice of Liberty, Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kaduna State chapter, Reverend John Joseph Hayab said the 32 released students are with them. Hayab also thanked Nigerians for their support; physical, moral and in prayers for…

El-rufai�s threat: Gunmen killed 3, abduct 1 officer at Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday gained access into the Nigerian Defence Academy NDA permanent site in Afaka, killed two officers and abducted one. This coming few hours after the State Governor, Nasiru Ahmad El-rufai said brute force is the only way out of banditry and kidnapping in an interview yesterday. The gunmen were said to have gained access into the residential area of the military training school around 1:25 am. The killed officers are identified as Lt. Commander Wulah and Flight Lt. Commander C.M. Okoronkwo. While Major Datong…

3 abductees of Zamfara College of Agric and Animal Science escape from bandits – Dep. Provost

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 Aminu Imam

Three out of scores of people who were abducted by bandits at the College of Agriculture and Animal Science, Bakura, Zamfara state have reportedly escaped. This was revealed by Deputy Provost of the College, Ali Atiku, while speaking with newsmen on Monday. Atiku said two staff and one student have escaped and returned to the college. According to the Deputy Provost, the bandits kidnapped 15 students, all of which are male, and four other persons. �Two staff and one student escaped from the bandits after they kidnapped them and returned…

Insurgency: 156 bandits killed, 64 arrested,�notorious commander, Amir Adamu, 1,000 others surrender to troops in 2 weeks � DHQ

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 Aminu Imam

The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ), has said that Nigerian troops killed 156 terrorists and bandits as well as arrested 64 while over 1000 Boko Haram terrorists/Islamic State West Africa Province, (ISWAP), surrendered in Borno State. The acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig-Gen. Benard Onyeuko, stated this during the bi-weekly update on the Armed Forces of Nigeria�s operations covering July 29 to August 12, 2021, across the country. Among those who reportedly surrendered to the troops of ‘Operation Hadin Kai‘ in the Gwoza LGA of the State, include a brutal commander of…

Banditry, kidnapping: “You�ve failed in providing security” – ADP Chairman tells FG

August 9, 2021August 9, 2021 Aminu Imam

..Says it should hire foreign mercenaries The National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party, (ADP), Alh. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, has suggested that the Nigerian government could use mercenaries in its fight against insecurity since the problems appeared to overwhelm the nation’s military and security outfits. Yabagi Sani, who was the Presidential candidate of the ADP in 2023, spoke in an interview with journalists in Kaduna weekend. Baring his mind regarding the solution to insecurity, Yabagi Yusuf Sani said �insecurity needs an intelligent approach that you must first all accept that…