Tag Archives: Kidnappers

Abducted UNTH doctor escapes as kidnappers fall into deep sleep after smoking weed

Abducted UNTH doctor escapes as kidnappers fall into deep sleep after smoking weed

An abducted resident doctor attached to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, Dr. Orockarrah Orock, has escaped from kidnappers’ den.    It was gathered that Orock, who is attached to the Anaesthesia Department of the UNTH was kidnapped on Saturday night, November 4, 2023, within the hospital premises, …

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Three kidnappers nabbed as police rescue abducted former INEC staff in Calabar (video)

Operatives of the Cross River Police Command have rescued a former staff member of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, who was abducted by kidnappers.    Mrs. Caroline Bassey was rescued shortly after her abduction from her residence at Peter Ojie street, Off Winners Way, Calabar at 11:30am on Saturday, …

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80-year-old former Benue LG chairman dies in kidnappers’ den despite ransom payment

80-year-old former Benue LG chairman dies in kidnappers

A former chairman of Ukum Local Council, Iorwashima Erukaa, in Benue State, who was abducted a few weeks ago has died in kidnappers’ den despite ransom payment.    80-year-old Erukaa was kidnapped from his home at Tse-Erukaa in Zaki Biam, the headquarters of Ukum Local Council on September 23, 2023.    …

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Vigilantes arrest suspected kidnappers plotting to abduct prominent chief and his wife in Kwara

Vigilantes arrest suspected kidnappers plotting to abduct prominent chief and his wife in Kwara

The Gan Allah Vigilantes in Kwara State have arrested four suspected kidnappers in Oke-Ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state.   It was gathered that the suspects had allegedly approached some vigilantes seeking assistance and collaboration to abduct a prominent chief (bale) and his wife in the community. …

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Kidnappers release Delta community leader and three other victims after days in captivity

Kidnappers release Delta community leader and three other victims after days in captivity

The President-General of Amukpe Community, Sapele Local Government Area Delta State, Mr. Harrison Ekeleme, and three others who were kidnapped last week have been freed by their abductors.     Ekeleme and the three young men were abducted by armed men along the Warri-Sapele Expressway.      A senior police …

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Police arrest six suspected kidnappers who posed as customers and abducted 9-year-old boy in Adamawa

Police arrest six suspected kidnappers who posed as customers and abducted 9-year-old boy in Adamawa

Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspected kidnappers who posed as customers and kidnapped a 9-year-old boy in Mubi South Local Government Area of the state.      Spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, October 23, 2023, said one …

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?We are in Lagos because wealthy Igbos are shunning home – Kidnap victims shares encounter with kidnappers following his release

?We are in Lagos because wealthy Igbos are shunning home - Kidnap victims shares encounter with kidnappers following his release

A businessman who was abducted in Lagos has narrated his ordeal in the kidnappers’ hideout.   The businessman asked not to be named because the kidnappers threatened to come back for him if he speaks about the incident.   He explained that he was kidnapped by four hooded men who cornered …

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Troops arrest 3 prison escapees and suspected kidnappers in Plateau; recover arms, ammunition

Troops arrest 3 prison escapees and suspected kidnappers in Plateau; recover arms, ammunition

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV from 2nd to 9th of October 2023, have arrested 13 criminal suspects in connection with kidnapping, prison break, cattle rustling as well as recovered arms/ammunitions and illicit drugs.     The troops arrested 3 prison escapees, Chekirmak Tapir, Senmacong …

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