Kidnapped Niger perm sec regains freedom – Tribune
November 17, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The permanent secretary in the Niger state Ministry of Youth and Strategy, Alhaji Adamu Umar, who was kidnapped a week ago, last weekend reunited with members of his family, just as the Niger state governor Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu, described kidnapping as “crime against humanity.”
Kidnapped 74-yr-old widow dies in abductors’ custody – The Vanguard
September 7, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
Asaba—A 74-year-old widow (names withheld) who was kidnapped at Illah, Oshimili North local government area of Delta state last November, has died allegedly in the hands of her abductors.
Already, detectives from Zone 5, Benin City, who are currently investigating the matter, exhumed the body of the woman from a shallow grave last week Thursday.
Movie star Peter Edochie kidnapped – The Nation
Three persons were feared killed yesterday when unknown gunmen kidnapped movie star Peter Edochie in Onitsha, the commercial nerve centre of Anambra State.
They were killed, witness said, to facilitate Edochie’s abduction.
Ekiti TUC boss, monarch’s daughter abducted – The Nation
August 4, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
Residents of Ekiti State are gripped by fear,following last Sunday’s killing of three policemen by robbers.
Besides, kidnappers have laid a siege to the state.
The Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Mr. Raphael Olaiya and Miss Adedoyin Ademileka, daughter of the Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemi Ademileka, have been kidnapped.
Kidnapping: 6 killed in Imo – The Champion
July 4, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
About six people were killed in Imo state Thursday as robbers and kidnappers invaded Orlu and Ikeduru areas of the state. Two kidnapped Indians were however, rescued with some of the gang members seriously injured when a team of policemen led by the police commissioner, Mr. Aloysius Okorie, confronted the gang at Ama Nwozuzu in Ikeduru.
Kidnappers Abduct Ondo Commissioner, Perm Sec’s Wives – Daily Independent
June 16, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
Kidnappers swooped on Akure on Sunday and snatched two women: Iyabo Basaru, the wife of Ondo State Land and Housing Commissioner; and Sola Ali, the wife of a Permanent Secretary.
Kidnapping: South East, South South Politicians Relocate Families – Saturday Independent
June 14, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
The gale of kidnapping and hostage-taking that is sweeping across the South East and South South states in Nigeria has thrown panic among politicians, professionals and well-to-do individuals who are now relocating their families including aged parents and siblings from their villages.
Gunmen kidnap Benin High Chief – The Nation
June 7, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
A prominent Benin High Chief and a Transporter, Chief John Osamede Adun, the Aiyobahan of Benin Kingdom popularly called Bob Izua was in the wee hours of yesterday morning abducted by unknown gunmen.
DPO Feared Dead In Kidnappers’ Raid – The Guardian
June 7, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
The newly posted Divisional Police Officer (DPO) attached to the Central Police Station (CPS), Awka, (name withheld) was allegedly feared dead during a raid at the weekend by kidnapers, who operated from about 4.30 pm to 9.30 pm in the Anambra State capital.
N2m ransom: Police arrest three suspected assassins – The Punch
May 28, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
For demanding a ransom of N2m from a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Peter Odebunmi, three suspected assassins (names withheld) have been arrested by the police.
