Tag: KIDNAPPERS
20 kidnappers killed during rescue of Igbonla students – Lagos CP
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, said 20 kidnappers died during gun duel with security forces leading to the rescue of six...
Police go after kidnappers of Lagos traditional ruler
The Lagos State Police Command says it has launched an investigation into the kidnap of the Baale of Shangisha, Yusuf Ogundare, which occurred on...
Ambode to dethrone monarchs over kidnapping
The Lagos State Government on Friday threatened to dethrone any traditional ruler found aiding kidnappers in the state.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for...
Police demolish criminal hideouts in Ikorodu
Security operatives from the Lagos State Police Command deployed to the Ishawo Community in Ikorodu on Wednesday commenced total demolition of illegal waterfront shanties...
Falae’s kidnappers jailed for life
An Ondo State High Court in Akure has sentenced seven men to life imprisonment without an option of fine for kidnapping former Secretary to...
Ambode orders prompt arrest of Isheri kidnappers
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday directed the police to ensure prompt arrest of kidnappers who struck on Wednesday evening in Isheri area...
Ambode okays death penalty for kidnappers
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday signed into law the anti-kidnapping bill recently passed by the State House of Assembly, with a...
Police arrest suspected kidnappers of Turkish school students, recover N1.2m ransom
The police have announced the arrest of four suspects linked to the abduction of five students and three staff of the Nigerian Tulip International...
Nigeria-Turkish College kidnappers yet to demand ransom – Police
Kidnappers of five students and three staff of the Nigerian-Turkish International School have not demanded ransom 11 days after the abduction, the police have...
Ondo monarch’s wife celebrates rescue from kidnappers
Olori Grace Faduyile, the wife of Oba Babatunde Faduyile, the Abodi of Ikaleland in Ondo State on Sunday celebrated her rescue from a five-man...