Crime
Unimaid student kidnapped in Kogi, family calls on IGP to rescue him
Unimaid student kidnapped in Kogi, family calls on IGP to rescue him
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The relatives of one of the passengers trapped in a commercial bus and kidnapped recently by bandits in Kogi state have called on the Inspector General of police ( IGP) Kayode Egbetokun to assist in freeing their ward from the criminals.
Their son name withheld who is a final year student of the University of Maiduguri unimaid was kidnapped on Sunday while traveling from Abuja to Owerri on a popular ABC transport bus.
Trouble started for the commuters while traversing through Kogi state, where the bus was stopped at Aloma community within Ofu council area of the state and hijacked.
The entire bus was diverted to the bush and nothing has been heard about their release yet except intermittent calls for huge amounts to be paid by each family.
“My brother was Kidnapped on Sunday afternoon on his way from Abuja to Owerri the capital of Imo state on ABC transport to go visit our mum.
“The entire passengers were kidnapped in Aloma, Ofu Local Government Area, of Kogi State.” Said a relative of the kidnapped unimaid student who did not want his name in print.
Attempts to get the spokesman of the police command in Kogi William Aya to speak on the development was not successful as he said he was on transit and could not speak about the matter until later.
Meanwhile the waiting game by the family members continues.
Unimaid student kidnapped in Kogi, family calls on IGP to rescue him
Catholic Priest Abducted in Anambra, Police Launch Manhunt
By: Zagazola Makama
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Stephen Echezona of St. Patrick Church, Ichida, has been abducted by suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Sunday when four armed men, operating in a white Lexus 330 SUV with an unknown registration number, intercepted the cleric and whisked him away along with his Toyota Highlander SUV.
A joint team of security operatives and local vigilantes (AVG) responded swiftly, pursuing the assailants and engaging them in a gun duel at a road intersection between Oraeri and Akwaeze villages.
Though the criminals managed to escape, their Lexus SUV sustained significant damage, including a shattered rear windshield.
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CJTF’s Stray Bullet Kills 15-Year-Old Girl in Maiduguri
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic incident occurred in Maiduguri on Saturday when a stray bullet from a Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) operative killed a 15-year-old girl.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident happened around 10:00 a.m. at Kanti Goma Shabiyu, Umarari Ward, along Baga Road, while CJTF personnel attached to Sector 10 were carrying out an arrest operation.
One of the operatives, identified as 27-year-old Abba Sidi Mala, accidentally discharged his firearm, striking Zainab Usman on the head.
A security patrol team responded swiftly, rushing the victim to the State Specialist Hospital, where she was confirmed dead. Her remains were later released to her family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Sources said that the suspect has been arrested by the police, and an investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances leading to the accidental discharge.
CJTF’s Stray Bullet Kills 15-Year-Old Girl in Maiduguri
Teenage Mother Arrested for Suspected Infanticide in Damasak
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force in Borno has arrested a 17-year-old girl, Fatima Adamu, from Gamari Village, Niger Republic, on suspicion of infanticide after her newborn baby was found dead.
It was gathered that on March 21, 2025, at about 8:00 a.m., Fatima Adamu gave birth to a healthy male baby.
However, shortly after hearing the baby cry, a witness, Fanna Modu of Chinguluski Village, noticed that the infant was no longer alive and suspected foul play.
A Police sources said thar detectives visited the scene, and an initial examination of the baby’s body revealed no visible signs of violence.
The corpse was taken to General Hospital Damasak for further medical examination to determine the cause of death.
According to the source, the suspect was arrested and is currently undergoing interrogation.
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