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BREAKING NEWS: Bandits Kidnap Police Inspector, Two Others In Kano, Beat Them On Camera As They Beg For Help
Their cries for mercy punctuated the footage as they appealed to the public and their families to raise ransom for their release.
Suspected bandits have kidnapped a serving police officer attached to the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, alongside two other men, subjecting them to brutal beatings while forcing them to plead publicly for ransom.
The victims were identified as Inspector Kabiru Bello Adamu, a serving officer at the Police Academy, Wudil, Muntari, and Musa Rabiu (also known as Danladi), all from Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
In a disturbing video obtained by SaharaReporters, the three abductees were seen in visible distress as armed terrorists pointed guns at their heads, assaulted them with sticks and repeatedly struck them with AK-47 rifles.
Their cries for mercy punctuated the footage as they appealed to the public and their families to raise ransom for their release.
A source told SaharaReporters that the victims were abducted while travelling from Rijiya Zaki Motor Park in Kano State to Kebbi State.
“They were reportedly kidnapped on the way to Kebbi. The officer, Inspector Kabiru Bello, is a serving policeman with the Police Academy, Wudil,” the source said.
In the video, Inspector Kabiru Bello identified himself and narrated in Hausa how the incident occurred.
“My name is Kabiru Bello Adamu. I am a police officer working at the Police Academy, Wudil. Yesterday afternoon, I was travelling to Kebbi to visit my relatives and former colleagues I worked with years ago, to keep family ties,” he said.
“On the way, we encountered a calamity. We met armed bandits in the bush, and as of now, we are in their hands.”
The inspector, speaking under duress, appealed for mercy while invoking religious sentiments.
“We are asking Allah, Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, to bring understanding between us and them. We have families and relatives. Let whatever happens be resolved peacefully,” he pleaded.
Another victim, Muntari, also appealed desperately for help.
“I am Muntari, from Kano, Tofa Local Government Area. Please, brothers and friends, help us in the situation we are in. For the sake of the Prophet, we have been afflicted. We are asking for mercy,” he said.
The third abductee, Musa Rabiu (Danladi), said they were travelling from Kano to Birnin Kebbi when they ran into the bandits.
“We came from the new motor park heading to Birnin Kebbi, and on our way Allah caused us to encounter a calamity; we met forest bandits,” he said.
At one point, Rabiu stated that the abductors were treating them “kindly,” prompting an angry response from one of the terrorists who questioned him sarcastically. Immediately after, the victims were beaten again with sticks and gun butts.
Amid the assault, the three men screamed repeatedly: “Forgive us! Forgive us, by Allah, please forgive us! Help us, for Allah’s sake, please help us.”
Meanwhile, the incident highlights the worsening insecurity across northern Nigeria, where travellers, including security personnel, are increasingly targeted by armed groups operating freely along major highways.
Despite repeated assurances by authorities, kidnappings for ransom continue unabated, leaving citizens at the mercy of bandits.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the police authorities regarding the abduction or efforts to rescue the victims.
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Police-600×375.webpThe Delta State Police Command has arrested Assistant Superintendent of Police Usman Nuhu for killing a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun on Sunday. In a statement, police spokesperson Bright Edafe said the officer has been transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for disciplinary proceedings.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended while attempting to waybill a parcel allegedly containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition. Force Public Relations Officer Anthony Placid confirmed the officer discharged his firearm in violation of regulations. The Inspector-General of Police has extended condolences to the deceased’s family.
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A family loses a relative to extra-judicial killing despite the suspect being restrained.
Police accountability is tested as the officer faces disciplinary proceedings and possible prosecution.
Public trust in law enforcement suffers when officers violate use-of-force regulations.
The victim’s death occurred while he was already restrained with hands tied behind his back.
The IGP’s zero-tolerance stance on extra-judicial actions faces a real test in this case.
Watch whether the force disciplinary committee recommends prosecution and what sentence, if any, is handed down to the officer.
Sources: Premium Times
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The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has successfully secured the release of fourteen victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways.
The rescue followed sustained intelligence-driven operations and coordinated tactical efforts targeting criminal elements in the maritime corridor. The Inspector-General of Police commended the joint security team for the successful operation.
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The victims were rescued without harm through targeted operations across identified flashpoints.
They are currently undergoing medical evaluation and debriefing before being reunited with families.
The IGP described the rescue as a testament to effective inter-agency collaboration.
Efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend all perpetrators.
The operation targeted criminal elements along the busy maritime route.
The police assured the public that efforts to bring the abductors to justice are continuing.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, PM News
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Passengers on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos were stranded on Monday night after a runway lighting failure at Victor Attah International Airport prevented an inbound aircraft from landing and halted an outbound flight. The incident occurred around 10 p.m., with passengers left without accommodation or transport.
Ibom Air spokesperson Anietie Essienette said the pilots had to abort landing and return to Lagos after the lights went off on short finals. The disruption comes about six months after Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno released N1.19 billion for airport upgrades, declaring the airport ready for night operations in October 2025.
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Passengers faced night-time stranding with no hotel or bus arrangement from the airline.
A N1.19bn upgrade meant to enable night operations failed to prevent the outage.
The airport’s reliability for night flights is now in question ahead of Ibom Air’s maiden international flight scheduled for May 2.
Limited airline competition on the Lagos-Uyo route leaves passengers with few alternatives.
Delayed luggage complaints from the same passenger preceded the lighting failure incident.
Watch whether the airport management explains the cause of the lighting failure and if the May 2 international flight proceeds as scheduled.
Sources: Premium Times
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