Tag: Kidnapping
Oluremi Tinubu says government working round the clock on security
ADO‑EKITI, Nigeria — First Lady Oluremi Tinubu said Saturday that President Bola Tinubu’s administration will “crush criminal syndicates” and secure Nigeria, pledging round‑the‑clock efforts...
Police: Informants Aided Oyo Kidnappers in Deadly School Attack
IBADAN, Nigeria (FN) — Authorities in Oyo State say suspected informants helped kidnappers carry out last week’s abduction of schoolchildren and the killing of...
Oyedepo Tells Worshippers: “Give Kidnappers My Number if They Pick You”
Bishop David Oyedepo has told members of his congregation to give kidnappers his phone number if they are ever abducted, a comment that has...
UNIJOS Student Freed After 10 Days in Captivity
JOS, Nigeria (AP), A student of the University of Jos who was abducted by gunmen has regained freedom after spending 10 days in captivity,...
Gunmen Abduct 15 Passengers on Calabar–Oron Waterway
CALABAR, Nigeria (FN), Gunmen abducted at least 15 passengers along the Calabar–Oron waterway in Cross River State on Friday, officials said. The victims were...
Benue Governor Urges JAMB to Reschedule Exams for Kidnap Victims
MAKURDI, Nigeria (FN), Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reschedule examinations for eight Unified Tertiary...
