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Jubilation as abducted Abuja-Kaduna train passenger returns home after six months in captivity

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Usmanu Gujus, one of the passengers who was abducted from Kaduna-bound train, has returned home amid jubilation from his family, colleagues, and friends.

The military last week, secured the release of the 23 remaining passengers held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists for six months.

Gujus, an official of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), received a rousing welcome when he returned to Birnin Kebbi in Kebbi State.

NURTW officials welcomed him at Lambar Gwandu area of the state capital from where he was driven in a convoy to Kofar Kola area of Birin Kebbi.

Gujus, who was in a car with the roof open, waved at hundreds of well wishers who lined both sides of the road.

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“Freedom is priceless” – Ice Prince says after release from Ikoyi prison

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Nigerian musician, Panshak Zamani, a.k.a Ice Prince, has said freedom is priceless after spending six days in Ikoyi prison.

The rapper stated this via his Twitter handle on Thursday night, September 15, a week after he was released on bail.

“Freedom is priceless,” he tweeted.

The ‘Oleku’ crooner is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on assault, obstructing a policeman from carrying out its statutory duties, and abduction.

He was arrested in the early hours of Friday September 2, for allegedly abducting and assaulting a police officer in Lagos.

The court granted him bail in the sum of N500,000 and asked him to provide “two responsible sureties.

The court also ordered his remand at the Ikoyi correctional facility until his bail conditions were met.

Politics

Abducted Nasarawa commissioner regains freedom

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The abducted Nasarawa State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Yakubu Lawal, has regained freedom after five days in captivity.

Lawal was kidnapped by gunmen who stormed his residence on Monday night and whisked him away to an unknown destination.

The gunmen, who stormed Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state, shot indiscriminately before they took their target away.

Speaking with our correspondent in Lafia on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ramhan Nansel, said the commissioner was released due to sustained pressure from officers of the command on the gunmen.

He said,

“The abducted Commissioner has been released around 6pm today and he has been reunited with his family.

“Based on credible information, we gathered that the kidnappers took the commissioner to Tawa-Gali area around Mada station in Nasarawa Eggon LGA. So, we mobilised our men to go after them.”

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Abducted Emir of Bungudu regains freedom

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After 32 days in the hands of kidnappers, the abducted Emir of Bungudu in Zamfara State, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, has regained his freedom.

The development was confirmed in a Facebook post on Saturday by Gazali Shehu Ahmad, the Special Adviser on Strategy to the Zamfara State Governor and a family member.

Ripples Nigeria reported that the Attahiru was on September 4, 2021, kidnapped along Kaduna-Abuja highway by bandits, who attacked his convoy on his way from Kaduna to Abuja.

Attahiru was said to be on his way to Abuja to join the Zamfara government’s delegation to the UN General Assembly in the United States.

The Kaduna State Police Command had confirmed that an unspecified number of commuters were abducted along with the monarch in the daylight attack, which occurred around Dutse village on the highway

Ahmad wrote on Facebook, “On behalf of the family and Bungudu Emirate, we wish to thank everyone for the prayers and support during this trying time.

“We appreciate all the efforts of Kaduna State Government throughout this challenging period.

“Our immense gratitude to the Zamfara State Government, in playing a key role to see our father returned home safely.”

“We salute the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) for the support in facilitating the release of the Emir.

“We wish to plead with the public to respect the privacy of the Emir in the coming weeks as he receives medical attention and post-trauma management.”

Entertainment

Actor Chiwetalu Agu regains freedom

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Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has been released by the Nigerian Army 24 hours after he was arrested.

The comic thespian was arrested on Thursday in Onitsha, Anambra by the Nigerian Army for wearing a Biafra regalia. In a statement published on the social media platform of the military, he was accused of soliciting support and campaigning for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN).
The reports of the movie star’s release was shared by some of his colleagues on social media on Friday, October 8, 2021.

Uncle Chiwetalu Agu has been released. He is safe and sound. All thanks to God and anyone who contributed one way or the other,” Chizzy Alichi wrote.

Politics

Abducted Chinese miners regain freedom in Osun

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Police operatives in Osun State have rescued two Chinese miners abducted by hoodlums in the state.

The foreigners were abducted by gunmen at a gold mining site in Okepa/Itikan Village, Ifewara, Atakunmosa-West local government area of the state on April 5.

The spokesperson of the state police command, Yemisi Opalola, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said the kidnapped persons were rescued at about 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

She said: “The Police Command in Osun has rescued the two Chinese miners, Zhao Jian, 33 and Wen, 50, who were kidnapped on April 5 at a gold mining site in Ifewara, Osun.

“It will be recalled that the state’s Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, drafted a combined reinforcement of Police Tactical units, JTF, and other security outfits to search and rescue the kidnapped persons.

“It is with a great delight to inform members of the public that the kidnapped Chinese nationals were rescued at about 9:00 p.m. yesterday (Wednesday) unhurt.

“Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to arrest their kidnappers.”

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JUST IN….Kidnapped Zamfara schoolgirls regain freedom

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The schoolgirls of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe in Talata Mafara local Government Area of Zamfara State who were kidnapped from their school recently, have been released by their abductors.

They are presently at the palace of the Emir of Anka waiting to be transported to Gusau, the State capital.

An aide to the President, Lauretta Onochie confirmed the release of the schoolgirls on Sunday.

Politics

See what Atiku Said After Court Gave Verdict on Obaseki’s Certificate Forgery Case

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For some time now the governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki and the All Progressive People’s party (APC) have been in court over a case of certificate Forgery that was instituted against Obaseki by APC. However, the judge presiding over the case in Abuja high court finally gave a verdict and he dismissed the case against Obaseki citing that substantial evidence wasn’t provided by the APC to validate their allegation.

See the what the judge said in the screenshots below.

Shortly after the high court in Abuja verdict was given, Atiku Abubakar sent his congratulations to Obaseki on his official Twitter account. See what he said.

“I congratulate Governor Obaseki for his victory in the frivolous suit brought against him for certificate forgery. Kudos to our great party PDP and the good people of Edo State for standing firmly by the governor, and protecting their electoral mandate from being torpedoed by anti-democratic forces.”

I believe this is another victory for both PDP and Governor Godwin Obaseki who won the last Edo state gubernatorial election despite defecting from his former party to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) close to the election. PDP will also be grateful that the case against Obaseki Didn’t yield any fruits as Edo state will most certainly be in their plans ahead of 2023.

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Lebanese national abducted in Oyo regains freedom.

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The Lebanese national, Hassan Mill, kidnapped at the entrance of Panarama farm Mekun, Oke Alaro in Oyo state on Saturday, December 12, has regained his freedom.

According to the spokesperson of the state police command, Olugbenga Fadeyi, Hassan has been rescued from his captors and reunited with his family. He also stated that the victim was taken to the hospital for medical attention.


He dismissed claims that police officers who were involved in the rescue operation have been kidnapped.

A soldier and a civilian were killed during the rescue operation.

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