Tag: kidnap

The defendant allegedly kidnapped Elizabeth Funmilayo for the purpose of collecting N1 million as ransom.

The police say efforts are underway to rescue Mr Okoye.

About 49 persons were abducted in President Muhammadu Buhari's home state of Kastina.

The police confirmed the kidnap but were yet to speak on the release of the Kaduna lawmaker as at the ...

The suspects arrested include the victim's driver.

Kidnapping for ransom is rampant across Nigerian states including in President Muhammadu Buhari’s north-west state of Katsina.

Mr Audu, his son, Iramon Audu, and Samaila Akenjinba, a friend of the family were abducted while journeying from Takum ...

Mr Oladele was released on Tuesday night after N5 million ransom was reportedly paid.

A source explained how the invaders terrorised the family.

The attack claimed the life of the UBEC chairman’s driver, police said.

Police says the Chinese were not physically tortured.

The two Chinese men work for a construction firm.

Five people were reportedly kidnapped in the community early on Sunday.

The arrest came a few hours after the police announced Wednesday that the kidnap victims had regained freedom.

The police say all suspects will be charged to court soon.

The official was kidnapped along with his personal aide.

Two pump action gun, 23 locally made pistols, 23 rounds of ammunition and two magazines were recovered from the suspects.

Four suspected cultists, including a fake soldier, were also arrested by the command.

The spiritual leader of the group said President Muhammadu Buhari is already aware of the kidnap.

Twelve other crime suspects were also arrested.

One of the victims is a former councillor in the area.

Talatu Akuchi was released unhurt on Saturday according to the police.

Says she hatched the plan because he does not take care of her.

The defendants are facing a four-count charge including criminal conspiracy among others.

The information was relayed by the rapid response squad’s official Twitter handle, @rrslagos767 on Monday.