Tag Archives: Kaduna

Justice M.G Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has convicted and sentenced Livinus Imoesi Oshioke, alias Alexander Lutz, to six months imprisonment for internet-related fraud.   He was jailed on Thursday, May 26, 2022, after pleading guilty to three-count amended charges bordering on cybercrime, upon being arraigned …

Men of the Kaduna Police Command today May 25, rescued seven persons who were kidnapped from Kachia Local Government Area.   A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Muhammed Jalige said that they were rescued close to Kaduna metropolis.   The statement reads “On the 25/5/2022 at about 0930hrs seven …

The students of Kaduna State College of Education (KSCOE), Gidan Waya, who were kidnapped by bandits have regained their freedom.    LIB reported that the four students, Racheal Edwin, Esther Ishaya, Promise Tanimu, and Beauty Luka, were abducted in Mile 1 area of Gidan Waya axis on Monday evening, May 16.    …

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has confirmed the emergence of Boko Haram and Ansaru enclaves in Birnin Gwari and Chukun local government areas of the state.   El-Rufai made the disclosure after the presentation of the first quarter security report covering January 1st to March 31st 2022, which took place …

Two suspected bandits arrested for kidnapping a man in Bandoko community, Kaduna State, have said their initial plan was to abduct and gang-rape the victim’s wife.    Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement said the suspects, Abdurahman Lolo and Muhammed Sanni, were arrested by the operatives of the …

Kinkiba was reportedly arrested near a hideout used by kidnappers who terrorise residents in the Galadimawa axis of Giwa Local Government of the state. Reports have it that the Councilor was carrying the gun on a motorcycle when he was accosted by security operatives. A vigilante source who spoke to …

The alleged victim of one-chance operators in Kaduna has been accused of lying and faking a story for clout.   A Twitter user with the handle @Lima_modu had caused concern early this morning when she sent out a cry for help, alleging she was being taken to a “dark place” …

Terrorists who attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train have freed Sadik, the son of elder statesman and Northern Elders Forum (NEF) convener, Professor Ango Abdullahi.   According to The Nation, a family member of the abducted train passengers confirmed that Sadik Ango Abdullahi was released on Friday April 29, after extensive negotiation.    …

Travellers’ cheques in different foreign currencies with a total value of One Billion, One Hundred and Fifty Seven Million, Six Hundred and Seventy Thousand, Four Hundred and Sixty Nine Naira and Ninety Two Kobo (N1,157, 670,469.92) have been intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos by operatives …

Four teenage girls suspected to be victims of human trafficking have been intercepted in Kaduna State.    According to one Abba Anthony, the girls were being taken to Lagos to be sold to a yet to be identified woman.    The teenagers are all said to be from Kagoro in Kaura Local …