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Gunmen Demand N620 Million In Ransom For Kidnapped Railway Passengers.

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Gunmen who kidnapped 31 Edo railway passengers on Saturday allegedly demanded N620 million in ransom.

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On Monday, we gathered that the bandits had conveyed their demands to the abductees’ relatives.

Benson Odia, Executive Director of Esan Youth for Good Governance and Social Justice, revealed that the kidnappers were seeking N20 million for each victim.

On Monday, the police anti-terrorism unit and the Nigerian Railway Corporation convened to plan how to rescue the train passengers.

Odia stated that the demand was absurd, calling on the authorities to intensify efforts in rescuing the 31 hostages in the custody of the kidnappers.

He also said that the Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo and the Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation, Fidel Okhiria were at Igueben to assess the situation.

Odia said the authorities promised to deploy helicopters on Tuesday to locate where the victims were kept in the bush.

He said, “I can tell you that the kidnappers have demanded N20m, totalling N620m. This is absurd and I don’t know where poor people will be able to raise that amount of money.’’

The Edo state police spokesman, Chidi Nwabuzor could not confirm the veracity of the claim.

However, the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare,  disclosed that six victims had been rescued, adding that efforts were ongoing to rescue the remaining 26 victims.

The commissioner in a statement noted that Governor Godwin Obaseki had given directives that the criminals should be arrested.

He added that two wanted kidnappers who were not connected to the present case have been arrested and would also help the police in their investigation.

The statement read, “Following the directive from Governor Godwin Obaseki that the kidnappers that attacked the train in Igueben on Saturday be smoked out of their hiding and the persons abducted be rescued, we are happy to announce that six persons have been rescued.

“The six persons are: a 65-year-old man, a nursing mother and her baby, a six-year-old girl and two siblings; aged two and five years old.

“We commend the efforts of the rescue team in the bushes and their support staff that have been working tirelessly since the incident occurred to ensure the kidnapped passengers are rescued and reunited with their families.

“We are confident that the other victims will be rescued soon as the highly motivated security personnel are in high spirits and have doubled down on the hot chase of the kidnappers.’’

“As events unfold in the bushes, be assured that we will keep you posted and we crave the support of all stakeholders, particularly the media, to stay with the facts and avoid sensational reports that could further inflict emotional pain on the families and friends of the victims who are already in distress. Operation Bush Combing continues,” Nehikhare added.

Also, the NRC MD, in an interview with Channels TV on Monday, said the agency had got approval to acquire sophisticated security systems.

On whether lessons were learnt from the attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train, he stated, “We learned a lot from the last attack.

improved our security by increasing the number of personnel; vigilantes, army, police, and some technology but we are not there yet.“We have to continue to improve and make sure that we get the required result.

“On Itakpe-Warri, we have engaged the local community to protect and also support the security architecture we have in place.

 

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BUS STOP BANDITS: Notorious Couple Who Drugged And Robbed Passengers Finally Caged by Police!.

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  • The Stupefying Heist: On September 18, 2026, a passenger on a Dreamline bus from Nairobi to Mombasa was allegedly drugged into unconsciousness by the person seated next to him, waking up later in Tudor Sub-County Hospital without his belongings[cite: 43, 44, 45].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Forensic Breakthrough: Detectives from Makupa Police Station immediately launched an investigation, following forensic leads that led them to a residence in Magongo[cite: 46].

    • The Magongo Bust: In a raid on the home, police arrested a married couple, Pius Paskale Frugenze (52) and Redempta Revelian Kuleta (47), both Tanzanian nationals[cite: 47].

    • The Evidence Trove: A search of the suspects’ house yielded the victim’s stolen HP laptop and iPhone 17 Pro Max, along with a massive cache of suspected stolen goods, including multiple phones, chargers, watches, wallets, and clothing[cite: 48, 49].

    • Drugging Materials Found: Crucially, detectives also recovered substances suspected to be the stupefying drugs used in the robbery[cite: 49].

    • Suspects Caged: The couple is currently in police custody awaiting arraignment, while all recovered items have been detained as exhibits[cite: 50].

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“SHE CAME TO ME IN A DREAM”: Shocking Confession As Woman Ends Co-Wife’s Life Over Dream Dispute!.

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  • Shocking Confession: Bauchi housewife Hauwau Haruna, 35, has confessed to the murder of her co-wife, Jamila Adamu, whom she had lived with for 16 years[cite: 36, 37].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Fatal Delusion: Hauwau told police she bludgeoned Jamila to death with a pestle on Sunday, September 27, 2026, claiming the victim had been appearing in her dreams attempting to kill her and her children[cite: 36, 38, 39].

    • Metamorphosis Claim: The assailant alleged that Jamila appeared to her in a dream as a “cat” on Sunday. After striking the dream-cat with a food flask, it reportedly transformed into her co-wife standing outside, at which point Hauwau grabbed the pestle and attacked her until she died[cite: 38, 39].

    • Attempted Escape: Following the killing, Hauwau fled the scene with her newborn twins, intending to drop them with her mother before turning herself in at a police station. She was apprehended before she could surrender[cite: 36, 40, 41].

    • Dismissed Warnings: Hauwau stated she previously reported the disturbing dreams to her husband, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim, but he dismissed her concerns. All attempts to reach him for comment have been unsuccessful[cite: 36, 42].

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“SHE DIED IN HIS ARMS!” – ENUGU MAN ARRESTED IN SHOCKING ALLEGED MURDER OF HIS GIRLFRIEND.

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The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 30-year-old Okpara Emmanuel in connection with the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Chinyere.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The suspect, a resident of Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, was apprehended by operatives from the Awkunanaw Police Division after being rescued from an angry mob.

Key details of the tragic incident include:

  • Discovery of the Crime: According to police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe, Emmanuel allegedly killed Chinyere on September 19 following an argument. He then wrapped her body in nylon and concealed it inside his apartment’s toilet.

  • Neighbours’ Intervention: The decomposing body’s foul odour eventually alerted neighbours, who forced their way into the apartment and detained the suspect before authorities arrived.

  • Suspect’s Confession: During preliminary interrogations, Emmanuel reportedly confessed that the fatal dispute stemmed from an argument over who infected each other with HIV, during which he allegedly struck her on the head with a pestle.

  • Next Steps: The victim’s remains have been moved to a mortuary for an autopsy and preservation, while the State Criminal Investigation Department—under the directive of Commissioner of Police Mamman Bitrus Giwa—has launched a full investigation for prosecution.

  • Police Advice: Authorities have urged members of the public, especially young women, to exercise caution and always inform trusted friends or family of their whereabouts when visiting others.

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