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Man Regains Freedom From Captors, Narrates How Kidnappers Harvest, Sell Victims’ Organs

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4 years ago

March 7, 2022

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A man who regained freedom from his captors a fortnight ago in Woji, near Port Harcourt, has raised the alarm over a new gang of kidnappers in Rivers State that specialises in abducting victims and harvesting their internal organs for sale.

The traumatised man, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he was kidnapped by a group of armed men around Woji in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state while trying to drop off a friend.

He said he was taken to a forest called Sambisa in Oyigbo on the outskirts of Port Harcourt.

He explained that while in captivity, he listened to a conversation where the kidnappers were trying to negotiate how much they would get for his internal organs.

“I was there with them for about four days. They beat and stabbed me. They got access to my mobile telephone and my account,” the man stated.

The victim said the miscreants took his Automated Teller Machine and emptied his account, adding that he overheard them making calls and haggling over his internal organs.

He stated, “They forced me to insert my ATM card into their Point of Sale machine and collected all the money in my account. After three days, my brother sent N50,000 to my account. They collected it after so much torture.

“I was there when they were calling a fellow and haggling my kidney, my liver, neck and everything.

“It was just one of them who said I’m too young to die. At the end of the day, God intervened in my case.”

The victim warned residents of Port Harcourt and its environs to avoid leaving details of bank transactions on their phones.

He also advised motorists, who drive at night, to wind up their windows to protect them from kidnappers.

He stated, “Part of the advice I will give to people in Port Harcourt is that if you are driving at night and you have an air-conditioned car, ensure you wind up and lock the doors.

“Secondly, everything concerning bank transactions, such as alert messages from banks, make sure that you don’t leave them on your phone.

“That is one of the sources where they can trace your finances and get access to your accounts. My car is still with them as I speak with you.

“I have reported the case to the police kidnapping unit, but till now the police have not given me any information about my car.”

When contacted, the state Commissioner of Police, Friday Eboka, said he was not aware of the incident, but said the command would investigate the claims made by the man.

“I am not aware but I will ask my deputy commissioner to brief me. As he claims, if they used his ATM to collect cash, then we can begin our probe from there,” Eboka stated.

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NAF To Close Lagos Airport Road For Fitness Walk

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56 minutes ago

October 17, 2025

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The Nigerian Air Force said there would be a temporary road closure in Lagos around the Murtala Mohammed Airport axis on Saturday for a 10km walk exercise by its personnel.

This is contained in a statement on Friday by the spokesperson of the NAF Headquarters Logistics Command, Lagos, Sqd. Abigail Ologun.

Ologun said that the upcoming fitness exercise is aimed at enhancing the health, well-being, and operational readiness of its personnel.

“The exercise is scheduled to commence at 6.00 a.m. and conclude by 8.00 a.m.

“During this period, certain sections of the Airport Road and adjoining routes will be temporarily closed to public vehicular movement,” she said.

Ologun said that the affected route to be closed temporarily was the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

She advised members of the public to make use of alternative routes and comply with traffic directives from the NAF and security personnel who would be on the ground to ensure safety and minimise inconvenience.

“Normal traffic flow will be restored immediately after the exercise.

“The Command assures the public that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth, safe, and hitch-free exercise.

“The Nigerian Air Force sincerely regrets any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the understanding and cooperation of the general public,” Ologun said.
(NAN)

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NAF Announces Two-hour Road Closure In Abuja For 10km Walk

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1 hour ago

October 17, 2025

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The Nigerian Air Force will on Saturday, conduct its annual 10-kilometre Walk/Jog Exercise in Abuja as part of efforts to enhance the health, fitness and operational readiness of its personnel.

The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

Ejodame said that the exercise underscored the importance of physical fitness to military efficiency and overall mission readiness.

He said the exercise, which would commence by 6:00 am and end by 8:00 am, will take place along the service lane between Karu Bridge and Mogadishu Cantonment Bridge in the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi expressway.

This, according to him, will lead to temporary closure of the road to vehicular movement during the period.

Ejodame said adequate arrangements had been made to ensure the safety of participants and residents, adding that normal traffic flow would resume immediately after the exercise.

He appreciated the cooperation and understanding of the public as the NAF continues to promote the well-being and effectiveness of its personnel in the discharge of constitutional duties.

(NAN)

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Court Jails Football Coach For Sodomising Minor Player

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1 day ago

October 16, 2025

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A Kano State High Court has sentenced a football coach, Hayatu Muhammad, to eight years in prison for sodomising one of his underage players.

The presiding judge, Justice Musa Dahuru Muhammad, delivered the judgment on Wednesday, sentencing Hayatu without the option of a fine.

According to the prosecution, the coach, who lives in Sanka area of Kano metropolis, committed the offence twice in different locations. He initially pleaded not guilty to the charges.

To prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, the state counsel, Barrister Ibrahim Arif Garba, presented five witnesses who testified against the defendant.

In his defense, Hayatu took the witness stand alone.

The prosecution stated that his action violated Section 284 of the Penal Code Law, which criminalises sodomy.

After reviewing all the evidence and witness statements, Justice Dahuru ruled that the prosecution had successfully proved the case.

He sentenced Hayatu to four years in prison on each of the two counts, to run concurrently — meaning he will serve a total of eight years starting from the day of the judgment.