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Activist Accused Of Stealing Kidnapping Ransom Sparks Edo State Outcry.
A public dispute has surfaced involving self-styled security mediator and activist Harrison Gwamnishu and the family of a kidnapped couple in Edo State, following allegations that Gwamnishu misappropriated part of the crowdfunded ransom.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The tension stems from the abduction of Mr. and Mrs. Segiru from their Aviele community home near Auchi on November 22, 2025. The family had reportedly raised ₦20 million, plus an additional ₦50,000, to secure their release.
Abdulganiyu Oseni, the elder brother of the kidnapped wife, accused Gwamnishu, who had offered mediation through his Safe City Volunteer Foundation, of diverting funds for personal gain. Oseni claimed that Gwamnishu remitted only ₦5.4 million to the Auchi Area Police Command before allegedly fleeing, putting the couple’s lives at risk. He described Gwamnishu as a “thief” and insisted that the diversion led to the release of only the wife.
Gwamnishu, however, has strongly denied the allegations, stating that his involvement was purely technical and not financial. He said he assisted in tracking the ransom money using technology to support security agencies, and claimed his service was free. According to him, the kidnappers initially demanded ₦50 million, which the family negotiated down to ₦20 million. He maintained that the kidnappers only released the wife and refused the husband because the money was “not complete,” though he asserted the kidnappers did not physically count it.
Gwamnishu also suggested that the family compromised the operation by questioning his strategy in front of police officers and engaged in a “blame game” after the partial release. He invited authorities and journalists to investigate and stated his willingness for a public inquiry, while emphasizing the safety of the husband, who remains in captivity.
The Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, said the police would provide a full report once investigations were concluded.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a suspected baby factory in Badagry, Lagos State, rescuing 28 persons during the operation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, the victims include 18 adults and 10 children, among them 17 pregnant women, alongside one suspected miscarriage case, while two suspects were also arrested.
Lagos NSCDC Commandant, Adedotun Keshinro, said the raid was carried out around midnight on Wednesday after weeks of intelligence gathering.
He explained that the facility, located in Okuju-Ilado, Badagry, consisted of multiple apartments and had been under surveillance for about three weeks before the operation.
Keshinro alleged that the operators lured pregnant women with financial incentives and made them sign agreements before restricting their movement inside the premises.
He added that a fake social media account was reportedly used to attract victims and direct them into private communications.
One of the suspects, however, claimed the women came voluntarily and denied any form of coercion, insisting the arrangement was legal.
A rescued victim said she entered the facility on her own after being abandoned by the man responsible for her pregnancy.
Community leaders in the area said residents had earlier noticed suspicious activities but were unaware of what was truly happening until the raid was carried out.
The NSCDC confirmed that the suspects and rescued victims will be handed over to the appropriate anti-trafficking agency for further investigation.
A fresh legal dispute has emerged in Kano State over the planned appointment of a Deputy Governor, as lawyers have filed a suit seeking to stop the State House of Assembly from screening Murtala Garo for the position.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani has urged the Kwara State Government to reconsider its plan to file criminal charges against former Senate President Bukola Saraki and others over the 2018 Offa robbery incident.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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