You would recall that at least 30 people were taken during the evening attack, which also left three dead. A community leader, Olusegun Olukotun, whose relatives were among the victims, said the abductors had begun contacting families and grouping hostages according to their relations. He said he escaped through a window with one of his […]
At least 145 people have been kidnapped in Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara states in the past four days. In the run-up to the 2023 general elections, abductions were rampant. According to reports, between January and March 2023 alone, 792 people were abducted across Nigeria. Many of these incidents were tied to banditry and criminal gangs, […]
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, the armed attackers, wielding sophisticated weapons, invaded the school at about 4:00 am and opened fire as they forced their way in. The terrorists reportedly abducted 25 students and killed a staff member, identified as Hassan Makuku, while another, Ali Shehu, sustained […]
The Lagos State Police Command has successfully secured the release of two residents who were abducted from the Ijede Creek Side settlement in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The victims were rescued unharmed following a coordinated operation that prioritized their safety above all else. The abduction occurred two days ago, with a distress call […]