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Kidnapped Kogi Varsity Students Regain Freedom’—-Reports from the Kogi State Government say some of the students abducted from the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Okene, by bandits on Thursday have been rescued.

Although the exact number of rescued students remains undisclosed, the government credits the achievement to the formidable display of firepower by security operatives and local vigilantes against the kidnappers.

According to a statement released on Sunday by Kingsley Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, the rescue operation involved the collaborative efforts of local hunters and security agents.

Fanwo’s statement emphasized, “Local vigilantes and security agents engaged the kidnappers in a fierce shootout, forcing them to retreat with gunshot wounds. Consequently, the abducted students, along with others in captivity, were safely rescued and promptly taken to medical facilities for necessary care.”

The ongoing efforts to secure the release of the remaining students continue, with security agents diligently scouring the forests.

The incident, which occurred on Thursday night, saw bandits invading the university premises around 9 p.m., disrupting students who were studying for upcoming exams. Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, assured the public of the government’s commitment to ensuring the safe return of the abducted students. He vowed to leverage the state’s security apparatus to track down the kidnappers and bring them to justice.

During his visit to the school campus, Governor Ododo expressed concerns about possible insider collaboration in the abduction, citing the suspicious shutdown of CCTV cameras installed throughout the university premises on the day of the attack.

“We installed CCTV cameras in all the classrooms and the entire perimeter of the university campus, yet on the day of the attack, our investigation so far revealed that all the cameras were switched off, and this can only be attributed to sabotage by internal collaborators,” Ododo stated.

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TikToker Peller Detained by Lagos Police Over Reckless Driving, Suicide Attempt

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TikToker Peller Detained by Lagos Police Over Reckless Driving, Suicide Attempt—-The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a 20-year-old social media influencer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, over reckless driving.

The detention followed a viral video showing his reckless driving and crashing of his vehicle while livestreaming on social media.

The Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed this in a statement to newsmen on Tuesday evening in Lagos.

She said that the incident occurred on Sunday, when a widely circulated video showed the suspect driving dangerously and causing a serious accident that endangered his life and other road users.

Adebisi described the act as a deliberate attempt to commit suicide adding that same constituted a serious threat to public safety.

According to her, the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), where investigations are ongoing.

The spokesperson said that the outcome of investigations will be made public, adding that the suspect will be charged before a court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with the law.

She said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, warns influencers and the public, against promoting reckless or unlawful acts on social media.

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“CP Jimoh issued a strong warning to social media influencers, content creators, and members of the public against using social media platforms to promote or engage in reckless, dangerous, or unlawful acts.

“The CP emphasised that such conduct poses serious risks to public peace and safety and warned that the Command would not hesitate to apply the full weight of the law against offenders.

“He also urged all road users to strictly comply with traffic regulations as part of efforts to ensure safety on Lagos roads, ” she said.

The image maker said that the command reaffirms its commitment to maintaining public order and protecting lives and property across the state.

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BREAKING: Bandits Storm Kogi ECWA Church, Kidnap Over 20 Worshippers

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BREAKING: Bandits Storm Kogi ECWA Church, Kidnap Over 20 Worshippers—-No fewer than 20 worshippers were abducted on Sunday, December 14, 2025, after gunmen attacked the First ECWA Church in Ayetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Local sources said the attackers stormed the church while a worship session was ongoing, firing sporadically to create panic among congregants.

Many worshippers reportedly fled the scene, while an undisclosed number were seized by the assailants, who later escaped through nearby bush paths.

The attack threw the otherwise quiet community into chaos, with residents describing widespread fear and confusion as the incident unfolded.

The abduction has heightened concerns over worsening insecurity in parts of Kogi State, where repeated attacks on rural communities and places of worship have left residents increasingly anxious and calling for stronger security measures.

SaharaReporters earlier on Sunday reported that one person, identified only as JayJay, was killed during the attack, while several worshippers were reportedly abducted.

This incident marked the second attack on a church in Okun land within weeks, heightening fears among residents and worshippers across the area.

A recent incident occurred on November 30, 2025, when armed men stormed a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area, abducting the cleric identified Orlando and about 13 worshippers during a service.

The attackers initially demanded ₦500 million in ransom, later reducing it to ₦200 million, giving the victims’ families a two-day ultimatum and warning of unspecified “consequences” if the demand was not met.

Residents also recalled that the Ayetoro Kiri community came under attack about three weeks ago, when armed assailants targeted a local school.

On that occasion, the community vigilante group reportedly repelled the attackers, preventing casualties and abductions.

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