30 gunmen storm palace, kidnap monarch

 30 gunmen storm palace, kidnap monarch  on October 23, 2013   /   in News 1:58 am   /   Comments  BY TONY NYONG UYO — The Paramount Ruler of Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Ubong Assam, was yesterday, abducted by no fewer than 30 gunmen, who stormed his palace at 2a.m.  The kidnappers took the royal father

BREAKING NEWS : Augustus Aikhomu’s Wife and Two Children Kidnapped

Late Admiral Augustus Aikhomu’s wife, Rebecca Aikhomu was yesterday kidnapped in Edo State.
Report has it that she was kidnapped alongside two of her children along the Benin-Auchi road by some fully armed gunmen. Her driver was also killed in the process.
It will be recalled that few weeks ago, human right lawyer,Mike Ozekhome was also kidnapped in Edo State.
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Kidnappers Of Oronto Douglas' Sister Demand N500m From Family

Kidnappers of Augusta Douglas-Ayam, the elder sister to the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Mr. Oronto Douglas, have demanded N500m from the Douglas family. Her husband was contacted on the phone by the kidnappers who are insisting the family must pay a N500m ransom. Mrs Augusta was kidnapped from her shop Monday night by nine men who were dressed in military uniforms.

Adams Oshiomhole signs death penalty for kidnappers bill into Edo state law

Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole today October 18th signed into the Edo State law, a bill that prescribes the death penalty for kidnappers. The death penalty is not just for kidnappers who kill their victims, its for all acts of kidnapping whether it involves murder or not. The new bill also states that houses used by kidnappers will be demolished.

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Oronto Douglas’ Sister Kidnapped In President Jonathan’s Community In Bayelsa

A sister of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Special Assistant on Research and Strategy, Mr. Oronto Douglas, was kidnapped by gun men on Monday night in Ogbia, the President’s Local Government area in Bayelsa State.

6 kidnappers killed in a gun battle with Police

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. MD Abubakar,

Anambra State Police Command said six alleged kidnappers were killed during a five hour gun battle with the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Anambra on Sunday morning at Azia in Ihiala Local Government Area. Their victim who was in the trunk of a car was said to have been rescued during the operation involving over 50 men led by SARS