News
JUST IN: Three face trial over Oyo schoolchildren, teachers’ abduction
The Federal Government has filed a 10-count charge against three suspects in connection with the abduction of pupils and teachers from a school in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The defendants Abdulrazak Umar, Yunusa Musa and Shamsu Adamu Sani are facing charges bordering on terrorism, kidnapping, concealment, incitement and illegal mining.
The charges were filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, marking the commencement of legal proceedings against the three men over the alleged offences.
Umar is also known as Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid, Musa as Yunusa bin Musa, and Sani as Abu Itisar. All three are from Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State.
They were alleged to have conspired with Muhammad Sani, Jibril Mohammed and Ibrahim Khabab between January and May to kidnap the schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.
The prosecution said the alleged conspiracy contravened Section 26(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
The defendants were also accused of aiding the abduction and of concealing information about the identities and activities of the alleged masterminds despite being aware of the plot.
Follow Us on Google Discover
Court dismisses suit seeking INEC recognition of Turaki-led PDP interim NWC
JUST IN: Three face trial over Oyo schoolchildren, teachers’ abduction
Supreme Court directs final forfeiture of Emefiele’s properties
Tinubu signs executive order on virtual assets, establishes council to unify crypto operations
He has lost control, has to resign – ADC ask NASS to probe Tinubu’s fitness
BREAKING: Mary Habila’s father petitions IGP, demands release of daughter’s body for burial
BREAKING: Andy Burnham confirmed as UK Labour leader
Tinubu names Akinwande new President of Surveyors Council
8 Public assets named after Tinubu since becoming president (Full List)
Bauchi 2027: APC picks ex-Bala Mohammed campaign DG Faruk Mustapha as Deputy Gov candidate
Yobe approves ₦460.8m support for Akara sellers, Women petty traders
It’s too early to judge Tinubu’s gov’t, Nigerians must be patient – Jide Kosoko
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s son bags degree in UK
FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Tinubu
Tragedy in Uganda as school bus crash kills 21
BREAKING: Kogi High Court denies ordering deregistration of NDC
Major shake up in Kaduna ADC as Salihu Lukman dumps party, blames El-Rufai
BREAKING: Court of Appeal overturns judgment nullifying INEC’s 2027 electoral guidelines
8 Public assets named after Tinubu since becoming president (Full List)
Mary Habila had a boyfriend but was like a daughter to me; before her death, she had a nosebleed, Umahi says
JUST IN: Three face trial over Oyo schoolchildren, teachers’ abduction
BREAKING: Abducted principal, NECO official, students rescued – Kogi Govt
Tinubu to attend 81st UN General Assembly in New York, meet Trump
Kano Hisbah bans downloading, distribution of movies through mobile phones
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s son bags degree in UK
Hawking, preaching in buses to attract ₦50,000 fine — Senate
FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after President Tinubu
2027: Atiku picked Amaechi to prove he has no prejudice against Ndigbo – Okonkwo
FAAC disburses ₦2.551trn June 2026 revenue to FG, states LGs