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NAF officer foils ‘one chance’ robbery, rescues victims in Abuja

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A serving officer of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), John Ijudigal, has foiled a ‘one-chance’ robbery and kidnap attempt in Wuse, Abuja. The officer ensured the arrest of the three suspected robbers and the rescue of the two female victims. A statement by the NAF spokesperson, Edward Gabkwet, on Saturday in Abuja, said the incident … Read more

‘Police played no role in my release’ – Monarch recounts ordeal at kidnappers’ den

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A traditional ruler in Imo State, South-east Nigeria, has refuted claims that the police in the state rescued him from kidnappers. The traditional ruler, Samuel Ohiri, was abducted by some gunmen on 6 January from his palace in Orodo, a community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. Mr Ohiri, who is the traditional … Read more