Michael Oyedokun Killing and Social Contract Death
The brutal killing of teacher Michael Oyedokun by bandits exposes Nigeria's failed security architecture and the erosion of the social contract between state and citizens.
Category : Kidnapping
Governor Makinde Urged to Act on 47 Hostages for Three Weeks
It's nearly three weeks since 39 schoolchildren and 8 teachers were abducted in Oyo State. Parents are traumatized. Governor Makinde urged to enlist traditional hunters' help.
Nigerian Man Prefers Death Over Kidnapping Ransom
A Nigerian man, Omonugbe, declares he would rather be killed by kidnappers than be abducted for ransom, vowing to resist any capture attempt.
Aso Villa Security Tightened as Abuja Protest March Begins
Security was reinforced at Aso Villa on Thursday as a protest over kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren began, with strict checks and roadblocks causing traffic disruptions.
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Abductors of Adelabu's Kin Silent, Says Aide
Kidnappers of former Power Minister Adelabu's sister and twin sons in Ibadan have not communicated or made demands, causing distress, says family aide Femi Awogboro.
Igboho: I Can Rescue Abducted Schoolchildren, Makinde Yet to Grant Permission
Sunday Igboho claims Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde knows how to rescue abducted schoolchildren in Oriire LGA, alleging political sponsorship of kidnappers and lack of approval for his security group.
Troops Rescue Kidnapped Mother and Baby in Kogi
Nigerian Army troops rescued a mother and her six-month-old child from kidnappers in Kogi State. The operation involved a pursuit with vigilantes, leading to the terrorists abandoning the victims.
Igboho Threatens to Expose Politicians in Oyo Abductions
Sunday Igboho threatens to expose politicians behind student abductions in Oyo State, criticizes government resistance, and pushes to launch his security network.
Oyo Police Hunt Adelabu's Sister, Nephews Abductors
Oyo Police launch manhunt for gunmen who abducted former Minister Adebayo Adelabu's sister, Busayo John-Paul, and her twin sons in Ibadan.
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Names of Abducted Federal Poly Students Emerge After Zamfara Attack
Eight students were abducted from a hostel near Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State. Two escaped. The attack adds to a wave of school abductions in the region.
Five Kwara ECWA worshippers die in captivity despite ransom
Five worshippers abducted from ECWA church in Kwara State have died in captivity after ransom payment. Three others remain held.
Senate Condemns School Kidnappings After Oyo Attack
The Senate condemned the abduction of 49 persons in Oyo State, calling for rescue and stronger security measures under the Safe Schools Initiative.
Soso Soberekon Urges Death Penalty for Kidnappers, Drug Traffickers
Nigerian music executive Soso Soberekon calls on the Federal Government to impose the death penalty on kidnappers, drug traffickers, and importers of fake baby food, citing a worsening drug crisis.
Ekiti Community Protests Kidnappers Holding 16 Victims
Residents of Eda-Oniyo in Ekiti State protest the continued captivity of 16 kidnapped residents despite paying N10.5 million ransom, with kidnappers now demanding N50 million more.
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Police Probe Abduction of Adelabu's Sister, Twins in Ibadan
Oyo Police Command investigates the kidnapping of Bayo Adelabu's sister and her twin sons in Ibadan. Vehicle recovered, rescue efforts ongoing.
Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Minister's Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan
Tension grips Ibadan as gunmen kidnap the sister of a former minister under President Tinubu, along with her 12-year-old twin sons. A video of the incident trends online.
Ex-Power minister's sister, twin children kidnapped in Ibadan
Unknown gunmen have abducted the twin children and sister of former Power Minister Bayo Adelabu in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday morning.
Kidnappers Abduct Adelabu's Kin in Ibadan
Wife and twin children of former minister Bayo Adelabu's younger brother kidnapped in Ibadan. Rising insecurity in Oyo State sparks concern.
Kaduna Schoolchildren Freed After 36 Days in Captivity
Six schoolchildren, their driver, and two others abducted in Kaduna regained freedom after 36 days. They trekked six hours home, traumatized after missing a school term.
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Presidency: FG's Response to Oyo Abduction Was Not Slow
Presidential aide Sunday Dare insists the Federal Government acted swiftly in response to the Oyo school abduction, with President Tinubu condemning the attack within 24 hours and deploying security resources.
Oriire Abduction: Aspirant Urges Parents, Govt Action
Nathaniel Oduyemi, senatorial aspirant for Osun Central, calls on parents to be vigilant and criticizes FG's response to rising school kidnappings in Nigeria.
School Kidnappings Surge Under Tinubu: 551 Abducted in 3 Years
At least 551 students and staff have been abducted in nine mass school kidnappings since President Tinubu took office in 2023, marking a sharp increase and raising fears of terrorist expansion into southern Nigeria.
Oyo Kidnap: Baale Recounts How Gunmen Abducted Schoolchildren
Baale of Yawota describes sudden gunfire, killing of a resident, and abduction of children and teachers in Oyo state, as parents reject relief materials.
Oyo Baale: Why families rejected FG rice, cash after abduction
Baale of Oriire reveals that families of abducted students and teachers rejected rice and cash from government delegates, demanding the safe return of their children instead.
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Oyo Abductions: Teachers Warn Politicians 'You Are Also Not Safe'
Teachers in Nigeria warn political leaders that escalating kidnappings show no one is safe after 46 people were abducted in Oyo State school attacks.
Kaduna schoolchildren, 14 others freed after 36, 50 days
Six Kaduna schoolchildren, their driver, and 14 others were freed after 36 and 50 days in captivity by suspected bandits in Kachia LGA.
Oyo Principal's Husband Pleads for Wife's Safe Return
A communication strategist reflects on Oyo's kidnapping crisis, urging government action and community intelligence to prevent tragedies.
Guard Abducts Employer's Two Children in Minna
A security guard in Minna allegedly abducted his employer's two children, taking them on a motorcycle for Eid celebrations. The father later received a ransom demand from kidnappers in Erena forest.
Fayose: Makinde Staged Abduction to Smear Tinubu
Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose alleges Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde orchestrated the abduction of schoolchildren to tarnish President Tinubu's image, sparking mixed reactions.
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Borno Residents Slam FG's Silence Over Abducted Children
Borno residents criticize the federal government for its prolonged silence after 48 school children were abducted, contrasting it with a swift response to a similar incident in Oyo State.
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