Crime
JUST IN: Abducted Lagos PDP chairman, Aivoji regains freedom

The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chairman, Mr Philip Aivoji has regained freedom
Alhaji Hakeem Amode, Lagos State spokesman of the party confirmed the development to NAN on Monday.
Aivoji was released after he had spent four days with the kidnappers.
The Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chairman, Mr Philip Aivoji has regained freedom
Alhaji Hakeem Amode, Lagos State spokesman of the party confirmed the development to NAN on Monday.
Aivoji was released after he had spent four days with the kidnappers.
“We use this opportunity to appreciate your prayers and to thank you all for your concerns and prayers,” Amode said.
Recall that Aivoji was kidnapped on Thursday at Ogere area of Ogun on Ibadan-Lagos expressway.
He was returning from the PDP South-West zonal meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The abductors had earlier contacted his family, demanding for a N200m ransom but Amode did not confirm whether or not there was any payment before his release.
The party thanked security agencies and government authorities that facilitated his freedom.
Crime
Bandits kill respected community member, several others in Sokoto

Several people, including a respected community member were killed during a bandit attack in Gidan Taro, Kwasare Sisawa ward, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The incident which happened on Thursday night, was shared by security analyst Bakatsine in a post on Friday.
Among those killed was Alhaji Bello Gidan Taro, a well-known and respected leader in the community.
Many others were injured, and some were abducted during the violent raid.
“Yesterday night, bandits attacked Gidan Taro in Kwasare Sisawa ward, Wurno LGA, Sokoto State, killing several, injuring many and abducting others. Among those killed was a respected community member, Alh. Bello Gidan Taro,” Bakatsine wrote.
Crime
N8.5m ransom recovered from kidnappers in Delta – Police

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of N8,500,000 from suspected kidnappers.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing newsmen in Asaba on the achievements of the command in July 2025.
According to him, N5,000,000 was recovered on July 12, 2025, at about 6:30 am, when operatives of the Special Anti‑Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad trailed suspected kidnappers to their hideout in Ogwashi‑Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area.
“A suspected kidnapper, Sanusi Abdulahi, was arrested in possession of the money,” he said.
The Commissioner of Police stated that the sum was part of the ransom his gang had collected from their last victim.
He further alleged that the gang was responsible for a series of kidnappings in Ibusa, Ogwashi‑Uku, Obulu‑Okiti, Issele‑Uku and Issele‑Asagba.
In another development, the police recovered N3,500,000 from suspected kidnappers who had abducted two female polytechnic students.
“The recovery was made when operatives stormed Ogwashi‑Uku forest on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
“At about 11 pm, operatives of the Special Anti‑Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad, in collaboration with men of the Nigerian Army attached to the 63 Brigade, embarked on an intelligence‑led operation and stormed the Ogwashi‑Uku forest, the hideout of suspected kidnappers who abducted two female polytechnic students on July 23, 2025, at Asagba Ogwashi.
“The combined team engaged the suspects in a gun duel, which led to the death of two of the suspected kidnappers.
“One AK‑47 rifle, 39 rounds of live ammunition, and a bag containing N3,500,000 suspected to be ransom collected from one of their victims were recovered,” he said.
Crime
Soldier, 7 Others Rescued After Highway Abduction

Eight passengers, including a serving soldier, have been rescued by troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) after being kidnapped by armed robbers along the Jos–Makurdi road near Rafin Sanyi in Riyom Local Government Area, Plateau State.
The abduction took place around 10:30 p.m. on August 2, while the victims were travelling in an ash-coloured Sharon vehicle.
According to a security source who spoke with Zagazola Makama, the OPSH Sector 6 troops stationed at Sopp community quickly responded to a distress call and confronted the kidnappers.
Seven passengers were freed immediately at the scene, but one, Corporal Munyal Abdullahi from 3 Division Garrison, was initially taken away by the attackers into the nearby hills.
Preliminary inquiries disclosed that the soldier, attached to the 73 ST Brigade Fire Unit as a driver, had just completed his duty and was heading to Abuja without an official pass, carrying yet-to-be-confirmed items intended for a relative.
The kidnappers contacted the rescued victims by phone, demanding a ransom of N60 million for the release of the soldier.
Nevertheless, through a well-coordinated search and rescue effort by OPSH forces working alongside other units, the soldier was eventually rescued and reunited with the other passengers.
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