Kidnapping – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:57:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Kidnapping – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Troops foil kidnapping attempt, rescue three in Taraba https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-foil-kidnapping-attempt-rescue-three-in-taraba/ https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-foil-kidnapping-attempt-rescue-three-in-taraba/#respond Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474966 Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have foiled another kidnapping attempt and rescued three victims in Taraba State. The operation was carried out on January 5, 2026, following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected kidnappers in Sangai village, Bachama Ward of Karim Lamido Local Government [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/troops-foil-kidnapping-attempt-rescue-three-in-taraba/feed/ 0 Security Agencies Recover Stolen Vehicle of Kidnapped UN Staffer in Plateau https://www.theinfostride.com/security-agencies-recover-stolen-vehicle-of-kidnapped-un-staffer-in-plateau/ https://www.theinfostride.com/security-agencies-recover-stolen-vehicle-of-kidnapped-un-staffer-in-plateau/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=443982 Security agencies in Plateau State have recovered a stolen vehicle belonging to a United Nations (UN) staffer who was abducted by gunmen in Jos North Local Government Area. The victim, identified as 45-year-old Emmanuel Yusuf Sabo, was kidnapped around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, while returning home from work along Godwin Street in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/security-agencies-recover-stolen-vehicle-of-kidnapped-un-staffer-in-plateau/feed/ 0 Katsina Police Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Five Victims in Faskari https://www.theinfostride.com/katsina-police-foil-kidnapping-attempt-rescue-five-victims-in-faskari/ https://www.theinfostride.com/katsina-police-foil-kidnapping-attempt-rescue-five-victims-in-faskari/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 12:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=416301 The Katsina State Police Command has successfully repelled a kidnapping attempt and rescued five victims in Faskari Local Government Area. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Sadiq Aliyu, and made available to journalists on Tuesday. According to the statement, the police received a distress call around 9:37 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/katsina-police-foil-kidnapping-attempt-rescue-five-victims-in-faskari/feed/ 0 Rivers Governor Fubara Tasks New Police Commissioner on Cultism, Kidnapping https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-governor-fubara-tasks-new-police-commissioner-on-cultism-kidnapping/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-governor-fubara-tasks-new-police-commissioner-on-cultism-kidnapping/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=400910 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged the new Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, to prioritize addressing cultism and kidnapping, which have plagued the state. The governor gave the directive during a courtesy visit by Adepoju and senior officers of the State Police Command to the Government House in Port Harcourt. Fubara stressed the need [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-governor-fubara-tasks-new-police-commissioner-on-cultism-kidnapping/feed/ 0 Lagos State Police disarmed Notorious Gang of Kidnappers [FLASH IMAGES] https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-state-police-disarmed-notorious-gang-of-kidnappers-flash-images/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-state-police-disarmed-notorious-gang-of-kidnappers-flash-images/#comments Sat, 06 Jul 2024 15:53:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382713 PRESS BRIEFING HELD BY THE LAGOS STATE POLICE COMMAND ON FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 AT THE COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, IKEJA. Gentlemen of the press, it is our delight to inform Lagosians that the Lagos State Police Command under the stewardship of CP Adegoke Fayoade, MNI recorded a major breakthrough yesterday, Thursday, July 4, 2024. Our intelligence-gathering [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-state-police-disarmed-notorious-gang-of-kidnappers-flash-images/feed/ 2 Delta State Police Arrest General Overseer Over Alleged Kidnapping Attempt https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-state-police-arrest-general-overseer-over-alleged-kidnapping-attempt/ https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-state-police-arrest-general-overseer-over-alleged-kidnapping-attempt/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:30:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380708 The Delta State Police Command has arrested a General Overseer (GO) and founder of a new generation church in connection with an alleged attempt to kidnap a fellow bishop in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area. During the execution of a search warrant at the residence of the GO, identified simply as Bishop Godfrey, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-state-police-arrest-general-overseer-over-alleged-kidnapping-attempt/feed/ 0 Kaduna Governor Uba Sani Couldn’t Sleep for 16 Days Over Abducted Schoolchildren https://www.theinfostride.com/kaduna-governor-uba-sani-couldnt-sleep-for-16-days-over-abducted-schoolchildren/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kaduna-governor-uba-sani-couldnt-sleep-for-16-days-over-abducted-schoolchildren/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374072 Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State revealed on Monday that he could not sleep for 16 days following the abduction of 137 schoolchildren from the Kuriga area of the state. He made this known after the military handed over the pupils to the state government at the Kaduna State Government House. Sani promised to prioritize [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kaduna-governor-uba-sani-couldnt-sleep-for-16-days-over-abducted-schoolchildren/feed/ 0 Governor Uba Sani Announces Release of Kidnapped Kuriga School Children https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-uba-sani-announces-release-of-kidnapped-kuriga-school-children/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-uba-sani-announces-release-of-kidnapped-kuriga-school-children/#respond Sat, 23 Mar 2024 21:00:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373850 Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Uba Sani, has confirmed the release of over 200 school children from Kuriga who were kidnapped by suspected bandits. Governor Sani made the announcement late Saturday night, expressing gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritizing the safety and security of Nigerians, particularly in ensuring the safe return of the abducted [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-uba-sani-announces-release-of-kidnapped-kuriga-school-children/feed/ 0 I’ll Pray For Kidnappings To End In Nigeria – Pope Francis https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-pray-for-kidnappings-to-end-in-nigeria-pope-francis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-pray-for-kidnappings-to-end-in-nigeria-pope-francis/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:10:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372050 Pope Francis has come out to express his concern over the frequent abductions in Nigeria. He recently described his concerns as very concerning, and the world has been reacting. According to him, he is currently praying and hoping that tangible efforts would be made to contain these sad incidents in the country. Pope added that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-pray-for-kidnappings-to-end-in-nigeria-pope-francis/feed/ 0 Nasarawa State Students Demand End to Campus Kidnappings https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-state-students-demand-end-to-campus-kidnappings/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-state-students-demand-end-to-campus-kidnappings/#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:30:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370284 Students from Nasarawa State attending tertiary institutions have called for an end to the rampant kidnappings and banditry plaguing their campuses. The appeal follows repeated attacks targeting students at institutions such as Nasarawa State University, Keffi, the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic in Lafia, and the Federal University, Lafia. Yunusa Baduku, the recently elected President of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nasarawa-state-students-demand-end-to-campus-kidnappings/feed/ 0 Police Refutes Issuing Kidnapping Alert on Gbagada Expressway, Lagos https://www.theinfostride.com/police-refutes-issuing-kidnapping-alert-on-gbagada-expressway-lagos/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-refutes-issuing-kidnapping-alert-on-gbagada-expressway-lagos/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:19:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368166 In a recent turn of events, the police department in Lagos has officially denied issuing any kidnapping alert related to the Gbagada Expressway. Contrary to circulating rumors and unverified information, the law enforcement agency clarified its stance, emphasizing that there is no credible intelligence or official communication that supports claims of an imminent kidnapping threat [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-refutes-issuing-kidnapping-alert-on-gbagada-expressway-lagos/feed/ 0 FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Authorizes Area Councils to Demolish Uncompleted Structures https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-authorizes-area-councils-to-demolish-uncompleted-structures/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-authorizes-area-councils-to-demolish-uncompleted-structures/#respond Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:00:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367945 Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has granted authorization to area councils in the nation’s capital to demolish uncompleted structures. The decision was announced during a town hall meeting with stakeholders in the Gwagwalada area council on Friday. Wike emphasized that the demolition of uncompleted structures would aid in eliminating hideouts [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-authorizes-area-councils-to-demolish-uncompleted-structures/feed/ 0 Imperative Of Drones In Policing In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/imperative-of-drones-in-policing-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/imperative-of-drones-in-policing-in-nigeria/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:33:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352960 In view of the existence of ungoverned spaces, under-served areas, low personnel ratio, and limited resources available to the Nigeria Police Force policing the country appears like rocket science. However, there is a need for an eye in the sky to provide superior intelligence to security agencies that would enable professionalism, high performance, and adequate [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/imperative-of-drones-in-policing-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 2023: Let us pray for Nigeria! By Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-let-us-pray-for-nigeria-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-let-us-pray-for-nigeria-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Mon, 02 Jan 2023 15:58:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=338955 This is the Year 2023! As the New Year comes, it is customary for people to look towards new things. Unarguably, an improvement over the present has always been the desire of human beings. The same goes with nations, which collectively look forward to improving their lots. Just as human beings make predictions, nations also [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-let-us-pray-for-nigeria-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Insecurity Is Affecting My Business – Adeniyi Johnson https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-is-affecting-my-business-adeniyi-johnson/ https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-is-affecting-my-business-adeniyi-johnson/#respond Thu, 20 Jan 2022 23:03:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317021 Nollywood actor, Adeniyi Johnson has come out to blast the high rate of kidnappings along the busy Lagos-Ibadan expressway. He recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the leaders of the Oodua Peoples Congress OPC will need to speak out against the kidnappings happening in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-is-affecting-my-business-adeniyi-johnson/feed/ 0 Lagos Policemen Are Aware Of The Kidnappings In The State – Mannie Essien https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-policemen-are-aware-of-the-kidnappings-in-the-state-mannie-essien/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-policemen-are-aware-of-the-kidnappings-in-the-state-mannie-essien/#respond Fri, 07 May 2021 20:18:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=292623 Cool FM OAP, Mannie Essien has come out to warn Lagosians about the kidnappings going on in the state. He recently flaunted screenshots of chats he received and said his informant, a former classmate, told him the police is aware of the kidnaps. According to him, someone was kidnapped on Admiralty Way and another on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-policemen-are-aware-of-the-kidnappings-in-the-state-mannie-essien/feed/ 0 I Never Said Kidnapping In Nigeria Is Exaggerated – Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/i-never-said-kidnapping-in-nigeria-is-exaggerated-osinbajo/ Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:07:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235200 Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that he never said that “kidnapping in Nigeria is exaggerated and not entirely new.” In a recent statement he disclosed that he was “entirely misquoted and his words taken out of context in the said media reports especially those that quoted him as saying that “Kidnapping in [...]

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]]> Nigeria Is Winning The War Against Banditry, Kidnapping And Terrorism – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-is-winning-the-war-against-banditry-kidnapping-and-terrorists-buhari/ Sat, 15 Jun 2019 21:13:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234703 President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government is presently winning the war against banditry, kidnapping and terrorists. He revealed that the days of being scared of their attacks will soon be over. Buhari disclosed this during the 4th Convocation ceremony of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, FUDMA in Katsina State. His words, “I want to reassure [...]

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]]> Terrorism, Banditry, Kidnapping Is Increasing Poverty In Nigeria – Tinubu https://www.theinfostride.com/terrorism-banditry-kidnapping-is-causing-poverty-in-nigeria-tinubu/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 03:12:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234473 APC National leader, Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s battles with terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and herdsmen-farmers clashes has increased poverty in the country. He disclosed this in a recent statement titled “June 12: The Truth that Sets Democracy Free in Our Land” to mark the 2019 Democracy Day. Tinubu also disclosed that the historic [...]

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]]> Nasir el-Rufai Has Made Kaduna A State Of Hunger, Kidnapping And Killings – Ahmed Makarfi https://www.theinfostride.com/nasir-el-rufai-has-made-kaduna-a-state-of-hunger-kidnapping-and-killings-ahmed-makarfi/ Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:39:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226104 A former Governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi, has said the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, Alhaji Isa Ashiru, is not happy with the fact that the state had been set backward under the All Progressives Congress government led by Nasir el-Rufai. Himself and the party leaders vowed to return [...]

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]]> Rivers State Is Number One In Cases Of Murder, Kidnapping And Robbery – Dakuku Peterside https://www.theinfostride.com/rivers-state-is-number-one-in-cases-of-murder-kidnapping-and-robbery-dakuku-peterside/ Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:06:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=192851 Dr Dakuku Peterside, has alleged that Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, is the brain behind the ongoing campaign to scrap the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force. The governor has blasted the unit on several occassions and thrown his support behind the ongoing #EndSARS campaign against the unit. Dakuku said said, [...]

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]]> Kidnapping: IGP declares State of Emergency in Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria Highways https://www.theinfostride.com/kidnapping-igp-declares-state-of-emergency-in-abuja-kaduna-zaria-highways/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 20:58:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174185 Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has initiated unprecedented overhaul of police formations on Kaduna highway. He had ordered the immediate redeployment of Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, all other Officers, Inspectors and Rank and File serving in the Police Divisions and stations abutting the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria highways, notorious for kidnapping and robberies. All police officers [...]

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]]> Police Arrest Suspects Over Kidnapping Of Yahaya Bello’s Mum https://www.theinfostride.com/police-arrest-suspects-over-kidnapping-of-yahaya-bellos-mum/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 03:23:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173819 The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday said it had arrested five suspects in connection with the kidnapping of Gov. Yahaya Bello’s Mother in May 2014. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that Hajia Hawawu Bello, 80, mother of Gov. Bello, the then Managing Director of Fair Plus Transport Services, was kidnapped in Uvete, [...]

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]]> Ag President Osinbajo assures Return of Kidnapped Lagos Schoolboys https://www.theinfostride.com/ag-president-osinbajo-assures-return-of-kidnapped-lagos-schoolboys/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 09:17:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173476 Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has urged parents and guardians of the kidnapped Lagos School boys not to lose hope on the return of their wards. This is even as he assured that the Federal Government in collaboration with state authorities are working tirelessly to ensure their safe return. On May 25, six secondary school [...]

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]]> Ebonyi Governor urges STAs, TAs to Participate Fully in Governance https://www.theinfostride.com/ebonyi-governor-urges-stas-tas-to-participate-fully-in-governance/ Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:52:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151430 The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi has charged Senior Technical Assistants and Technical Assistants to participate fully in governance. Umahi gave the advice during an end of the year dinner he organised for them at International Conference Center in Abakaliki in Monday. Umahi, who was full of gratitude to some STAs and TAs [...]

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]]> Lagos No Longer Save Under APC-led Government – Save Lagos Group https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-no-longer-save-under-apc-led-government-save-lagos-group/ Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:54:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=145312 Save Lagos Group has lamented the spate of kidnapping in Lagos State with a damning verdict that residents of the state are no longer save under the current administration led by Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the governor of Lagos State. In a statement issued by the group in its reaction to the kidnap of school children [...]

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]]> I Will End Kidnapping In Kaduna – El Rufai https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-end-kidnapping-in-kaduna-el-rufai/ Thu, 05 May 2016 14:52:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=127688 Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has promised to end high cases of kidnapping to ensure the safety of lives of the citizens in the state. El-Rufa’i made the promise on Saturday during a town hall meeting in Kachia, Kachia Local Government Area of the state. He said the state government had noted with concern [...]

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]]> Falae’s Abduction: OPC Warns Fulani Herdsmen Not To Abuse Yoruba Hospitality https://www.theinfostride.com/falaes-abduction-opc-warns-fulani-herdsmen-not-to-abuse-yoruba-hospitality/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 16:49:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100602 The National Coordinator of Oodua Peoples’ Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams, has issued a stern warning to the abductors of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, describing the incident as a sin against humanity. In a statement issued in Lagos, Tuesday, the factional leader of the Yoruba group‎ said the era [...]

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]]> Chief Olu Falae’s Abduction: OPC Launches A Manhunt To Rescue Him https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-olu-falaes-abduction-opc-launches-a-manhunt-to-rescue-him/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 15:08:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100507 The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) Founder, Dr. Frederick Fasehun, has called for the immediate release of Chief Olu Falae, who was kidnapped on Monday in Akure, Ondo State, on his 77th birthday. Fasehun who was also born on September 21 like Falae, but three years older than the politician, said in Lagos yesterday that he [...]

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]]> Ondo > Kidnappers of Chief Olu Falae reduced Ransom from 100m to N90m Naira https://www.theinfostride.com/ondo-kidnappers-of-chief-olu-falae-reduced-ransom-from-100m-to-n90m-naira/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 14:04:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100503 The ransom demanded by kidnappers of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae, has been reduced from 100million to N90million naira. Falae, a chieftain of the resuscitated Social Democratic Party, SDP, was abducted on his farmland in Ilado, Akure North local government area of Ondo State by suspected herdsmen on [...]

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]]> Afenifere Condemns Chief Olu Falae’s Abduction, Demands Swift Release https://www.theinfostride.com/afenifere-condemns-chief-olu-falaes-abduction-demands-swift-release/ Tue, 22 Sep 2015 08:52:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100366 The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Monday condemned the abduction of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, with a call on the security agencies to track his abductors swiftly. A statement by the spokesperson of Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin in Abuja, said the abduction of Falae, a traditional ruler [...]

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]]> #Kidnapping > PDP Expresses Shock Over The Sun’s Deputy MD Wife’s Abduction https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-pdp-expresses-shock-over-the-suns-deputy-md-wifes-abduction/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 11:30:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-pdp-expresses-shock-over-the-suns-deputy-md-wifes-abduction/ The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has expressed shock over the abduction of Toyin Nwosu, wife of the Deputy Managing Director of Sun Newspapers, Steve Nwosu. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, in a statement on Monday, said the party was deeply saddened by the news of the abduction of Toyin, describing it is as a [...]

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]]> #Kidnapping: Two Businessmen Abducted By Boko Haram In Borno https://www.theinfostride.com/two-businessmen-abducted-by-boko-haram-in-borno/ Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:15:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/two-businessmen-abducted-by-boko-haram-in-borno/ Two Nigerian businessmen have been kidnapped by the outlawed Boko Haram sect in Gamboru, a border town with Cameroon in Borno State, Nigeria’s northeast. The two businessmen were taken away in two unmarked Toyota Hilux pick-ups to an unknown destination along the Nigerian border with Cameroon at 7.34pm, reports have said. Gamboru is a border [...]

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]]> California man charged with kidnapping woman held for 10 years https://www.theinfostride.com/california-man-charged-with-kidnapping-woman-held-for-10-years/ Thu, 22 May 2014 18:14:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=44289 A California man was charged Thursday with kidnapping and repeatedly sexually assaulting a woman for a decade while holding her captive with threats and coercion, police said. Isidro Medrano Garcia, 42, was indicted a day after police announced that…

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]]> Jurors say Abu Hamza evidence ‘overwhelming’ https://www.theinfostride.com/jurors-say-abu-hamza-evidence-overwhelming/ Thu, 15 May 2014 08:00:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=42804 A federal prosecutor urged a New York jury to convict Islamist cleric Abu Hamza on kidnapping and terrorism charges, insisting in closing arguments the evidence against him was "simply overwhelming." "The real Abu Hamza is not the man you see now in…

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]]> Kidnapping in Nigeria: How Common is Teen Abduction? [VIDEO] https://www.theinfostride.com/kidnapping-in-nigeria-how-common-is-teen-abduction-video/ Fri, 09 May 2014 05:59:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=41335 Boko Haram's kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls in Nigeria last month has captured global attention. How common is it for teenagers to be abducted in West Africa and forced into sexual servitude? Where can they end up? WSJ's Jason Bellini has #TheShortAnswer…

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]]> Five Arrested for Alleged Kidnapping https://www.theinfostride.com/five-arrested-for-alleged-kidnapping/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 07:12:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=38140 Five people are facing charges for kidnapping. Police say the kidnapping of a man was reported around 1 oâclock Wednesday morning near the 400 block of west locust.

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]]> Nigerian Pastor Arrested For Kidnapping Girl For Ransom https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-pastor-arrested-for-kidnapping-girl-for-ransom/ Sun, 23 Mar 2014 19:56:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=30384 THIRTY-ONE suspects including a 28-year old Pastor Okpara Emmanuel Chigozie, who allegedly demanded for N50 million ransom after kidnapping a two-year old girl, have been arrested by the police in Ondo State. . Another 28-year old suspected kidnapper, a student of Niger Delta University Bayelsa, Gasiakpo Niakpo, was paraded for the kidnapping of Olanrewaju Adekunle, [...]

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