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Police Rescue Pakistani Kidnap Victim in Lagos, Arrest Two Suspects
Police Rescue Pakistani Kidnap Victim in Lagos, Arrest Two Suspects
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force in has rescued a 48-year-old Pakistani national, Iftikhar Ahmed, who was allegedly kidnapped by his compatriots after being lured to Lagos under false pretenses.
Intelligence sources revealed to Zagazola Malala that Ahmed was invited to Lagos from Kano by seven Pakistani nationals under the pretext of securing a job for him as a chef.
“The victim arrived in Lagos on Feb. 28 and was received at the airport by the suspects. However, on March 1, they visited his lodge, overpowered him, tied his hands and legs, and robbed him of 2,000 dollars, three ATM cards (UBA, Access, and Unity Banks), a green card, a driver’s license, and his National Identification Number (NIN) slip,” the source said.
The kidnappers reportedly contacted Ahmed’s employer in Kano and demanded a ₦50 million ransom. The employer was said to have paid ₦1 million before the police intervened.
The sources said operatives from Ikeja Division, in collaboration with other units, stormed a location along Awolowo Way, Ikeja, following intelligence received at about 7:10 p.m. on March 5.
“The victim was rescued unhurt, and two of the suspects Roman Gull, 19, and Aftab Ahmad, 28 were arrested. Five others managed to escape,” Hundeyin stated. A Toyota Camry with registration number SGD-289-AE (Edo) was recovered from the suspects, while efforts were ongoing to track down the fleeing accomplices.
The sources said that preliminary investigations suggest the gang had been operating under the guise of assisting Pakistani nationals seeking employment in Nigeria.
“The suspects targeted their own countrymen, luring them with job offers before abducting them for ransom,” the source disclosed.
The sources assured that a discreet investigation was ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and uncover any potential accomplices.
Police Rescue Pakistani Kidnap Victim in Lagos, Arrest Two Suspects
Bandits abduct 30 villagers in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have abducted 30 people during an attack on Zamfarawa village in Zugu District, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama report that the attack occurred on Oct. 7 at about 2:20 p.m., when a large number of bandits stormed the community, shooting sporadically to scare residents.
The hoodlums were said to have whisked away 30 villagers to an unknown destination.
Following the incident, security forces have intensified efforts to trace and rescue the abducted victims.
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Security forces rescue eight kidnapped passengers in Kogi, hunt for two others
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces in Kogi have rescued eight passengers who were abducted by gunmen along the Okene–Auchi highway on Monday.
Zagazola report that the incident occurred at about 3:48 p.m. when about 15 armed men dressed in military camouflage attacked a Toyota Hiace Hummer bus with registration number EDO UBJ 114 ZY belonging to Big Joe Ventures Ltd.
The bus, which was heading to Benin, Edo State, from Abuja, had 11 passengers on board.
During the attack, one female passenger identified as Adesuwat Bright was shot in the left shoulder, while other passengers were abducted.
Upon receiving the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer mobilised his men, including Police Mobile Force operatives and local vigilantes, to the scene.
The injured victim was rushed to CUSTECH Hospital, Okene, for treatment.
The combined security team later engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel inside the bush, forcing them to abandon eight of the victims, who were rescued unhurt.
However, the kidnappers escaped with two other passengers.
The police said a manhunt and bush combing operations are ongoing to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the suspects.
Security forces rescue eight kidnapped passengers in Kogi, hunt for two others
Mob kills three suspected kidnappers in Edo
By: Zagazola Makama
Three suspected kidnappers have been killed by a mob in Emu Orakwan community, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Sources said that the incident occurred at about 5 p.m. on Oct. 6, when hunters and farmers in the area sighted the suspects at Akabueze camp.
The suspects were said to be among those who allegedly murdered a woman identified as Mrs. Ogbona on Oct. 1.
It was gathered that upon receiving the information, villagers and farmers mobilised and descended on the suspects, inflicting severe injuries on them before the arrival of security operatives.
Army troops accompanied by police personnel, moved swiftly to the scene and met the suspects at the point of death.
They were immediately taken to the General Hospital, where they were confirmed dead.
Their remains have been deposited at Imiuwuguina Mortuary, while investigation into the incident is ongoing
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