Joint security operatives have rescued one abduction victim after armed men attacked a church in Affa Community, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, while efforts continue to rescue two other victims still in captivity.
The Edo Special Criminal Court has commenced the defence in an alleged kidnapping case involving four defendants accused of abducting victims at the Airport Road Vegetable Market in Benin.
Rescue operations by the Katsina State Police Command led to the safe recovery of two kidnapped women and the foiling of a cattle rustling attack in Kankia and Charanchi local government areas.
Rescue efforts by Nigerian security forces have secured the release of 44 abducted Oyo school pupils and teachers, who are now receiving medical treatment before being reunited with their families.
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has expressed gratitude over the safe rescue of kidnapped schoolchildren, commending security personnel while calling for stronger measures to protect children and improve national security.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has approved bursaries for 200 university students studying Igbo language as part of efforts to preserve and promote the language.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti says his administration’s refusal to interfere in security operations has contributed to the state’s improved security, declaring, “We have nothing to hide.”
Police in Ondo State have arrested Omowole Ikulala over the alleged killing of 77-year-old farmer Boboye Iwasanmi at Oligbe farm settlement in Okitipupa.