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.
Category : Kidnapping
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Terrorists Kill 1, Abduct Over 30 in Kogi Bus Attack
One person was killed and over 30 abducted when suspected terrorists attacked a commercial bus in Kabba-Bunu LGA, Kogi State, early Monday.
Pastor Jerry Eze on Oyo Abduction: Video Sparks Outrage
Pastor Jerry Eze expresses trauma over abduction of school pupils in Oyo state, shares concerns about children's safety, and calls for divine intervention, sparking mixed reactions online.
Fulani Chiefs Deny Kidnapping Links in South-West
Fulani leaders in South-West Nigeria reject association with kidnapping, urge individual justice and ethnic harmony.
Bandits Kidnap Ex-Defence Spokesperson, Wife in Katsina
Former Defence spokesperson Rabe Abubakar and his wife were kidnapped by armed bandits in Katsina State. Police launch manhunt and deploy tactical units for rescue.
Man Tells Family Not to Pay Ransom If Kidnapped
A man has instructed his family not to pay ransom if he is kidnapped, saying they should record the first call as his time of death, sparking online reactions.
Oyo Abduction: Elderly Woman Pleads for Grandchildren Rescue
An elderly woman appeals to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for help rescuing her four grandchildren and daughter-in-law abducted in Oriire LGA.
Bandits Abduct Retired General, Wife in Katsina
Armed bandits have abducted Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd) and his wife in Matazu LGA, Katsina State. The driver escaped with injuries.
Nigerian Man Hides Canada Visa Ban from Parents
A Nigerian man reveals he is banned from Canada for 5 years due to fake documents submitted by a travel agency, while his parents pray for his relocation.
Ibadan Protest Over Kidnapping of Teachers, Children by Boko Haram
Civil society groups and teachers protested in Ibadan, demanding urgent government action to rescue abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo state.
Oyo Principal Begs Tinubu, Makinde to Negotiate with Kidnappers
Abducted principal Alamu Folawe pleads with President Tinubu and Governor Makinde to negotiate with kidnappers, citing harsh conditions after 13 days in captivity.
South Africa Students Protest Foreigners in Schools
Violence erupted in Cape Town as students protested against foreign nationals in schools, demanding they leave. Police restored order amid reports of assaults and looting.
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