Insecurity: 97 killed, 58 kidnapped in various violent attacks across Nigeria last week
Many states across the country are battling with security challenges involving killings and kidnappings of innocent individuals.
told journalists that Boko Haram terrorists have been occupying some communities in the state.
“I am confirming that there are Boko Haram elements here in Niger state, here in Kaure, I am confirming that they have hoisted their flags here.
Governor Abubakar Bello addressing the released students and staffs of GSC Kagara, on 27th Fed, 2020 at Govt House Minna, [Photo credit: Mary Noel-Berje]“Their wives (of the villagers) have been seized from them and forcefully attached to Boko Haram members. I just heard that they have placed their flags at Kaure, meaning they have taken over the territory.
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A former Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Prof. Osadolor Odia, has been abducted by gunmen.
He was said to be on his way to his farm at Egoro, Ekpoma, on Thursday, he was accosted by the gunmen, who whisked him away.
A source at the university, who pleaded anonymity, stated when the news of Odia’s abduction filtered in, it threw the school into panic.
“I can confirm that Prof Osadolor Odia was kidnapped today (Thursday) on his way to his farm,” the source stated.
According to the source, the kidnappers have already made contact with the family of the professor and are demanding N18m ransom.
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Gunmen have struck Edo State again, this time, abducting a Professor of Engineering and former Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Osadolor Odia.
According to reports, the Don was on his way to his farm at Egoro, Ekpoma, on Thursday morning, April 29, when the incident occurred.
A source at the university, who pleaded anonymity, told The Punch Newspaper that the news of the Professor’s abduction threw the school into a panic.
“I can confirm that Professor Osadolor Odia was kidnapped today (on Thursday) on his way to his farm,” the source stated.
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