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Kidnapper killed, two injured as abducted Edo pastor regains freedom

5 months ago1083 min

The Edo State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the rescue of the abducted pastor, Solomon Ativiel, in Benin, the state capital. The command’s spokesperson, Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed this to our correspondent, said that one suspected kidnapper was killed while two others were injured during the rescue operation which was carried out on Tuesday. Nwabuzor also said the suspects were transferred to the state police command headquarters on Wednesday. “I can confirm to you that...

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BREAKING: Mother Of Popular Hausa Musician, Rarara Regains Freedom Two Weeks After Abduction

5 months ago947 min

Mrs Hajiya Hauwa’u Adamu, the mother of famous Hausa musician, Dauda Adamu popularly known as Rarara has regained her freedom. This was announced by the singer via his verified Instagram handle on Wednesday morning. However, he did not disclose if any ransom was paid to the kidnappers to secure the release of his mother. Recall that the 75-year-old woman was kidnapped in late June by suspected terrorists in Kastina state. A...

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Over 20 Abducted Students Of Nigeria’s Federal University Gusau, Corps Members Regain Freedom In Zamfara After Over 200 Days In Terrorists’ Den

8 months ago1034 min

Some of the parents, who spoke on condition of anonymity, had earlier disclosed that several attempts they made to secure the release of their children failed. A group of terrorists who abducted several students of the Federal University, Gusau in Zamfara State, who were abducted on September 22, 2023, finally released those remaining in captivity on Sunday. A cousin of one of the female students confirmed this to SaharaReporters on Monday morning, adding that...

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Channels TV Reporter Regains Freedom From Kidnappers In Rivers State

8 months ago873 min

SaharaReporters reported on Friday that Rogers was abducted by some gunmen on Thursday night in the vicinity of his residence at Rumuosi in Port Harcourt. The kidnapped Channels Television reporter, Joshua Rogers, has been released. SaharaReporters reported on Friday that Rogers was abducted by some gunmen on Thursday night in the vicinity of his residence at Rumuosi in Port Harcourt. Meanwhile, the management of Channels in a statement has confirmed...

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BREAKING: 28 Children Kidnapped In Fresh Bandit Attack In Katsina Regain Freedom

9 months ago1103 min

The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the release of 28 children, who were abducted in Kasai Village in the Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State on Monday, April 1, 2024. SaharaReporters had earlier reported that 30 children were kidnapped by suspected bandits at Kasai village. However, the police later said 28 children were kidnapped. Residents of the area claimed that the fresh attack took place in the early hours of...

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BREAKING: Nigerian Police Refuse To Process VeryDarkMan’s Release Due To Easter Break, Social Media Influencer May Regain Freedom Tuesday

9 months ago798 min

The police refused to release the detained social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan on Sunday, blaming it on Easter break. SaharaReporters learnt on Sunday that VeryDarkMan was supposed to regain his freedom on Easter but the police claimed there were no personnel available to process his release due to the Easter celebration. A source privy to the matter told SaharaReporters on Sunday that even though the Chairman of the Police Service...