A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three suspects linked to the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment.
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja handed down the life sentences to the three individuals connected to the school kidnapping incident.
The case involves the abduction of pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area in Oyo State.
This ruling comes from proceedings reported by Daily Trust and THISDAYLIVE.
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Nigerian security forces rescued pupils and teachers abducted on May 15 in Oyo State. The victims were freed unharmed on July 10 with no ransom paid. President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde credited coordinated operations by the military, police and DSS.
A Magistrate Court in Abeokuta on Monday ordered three suspects remanded for 60 days in connection with the killings of retired broadcaster Kitan Oyesiku and her guard Pelumi Adetayo.
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The Edo State Government closed its case on Tuesday against four suspected kidnappers at a special court in Benin City. Seven witnesses testified during the proceedings. The defendants face a 10-count charge including kidnapping and armed robbery.
One student was released after being cleared in the Utumishi Girls High School fire case while eight others had their detention extended.
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A Kenyan court has ordered nine minors suspected in a deadly school fire to remain in custody for 21 days as investigations continue.