Abducted University of Abuja Staff, Relatives Regain Freedom

Prime Business Africa can authoritatively report Tuesday evening that the four lecturers of the University of Abuja and their two relatives that were abducted by bandits at 1am Tuesday have been released unscathed.

Join our WhatsApp Channel

The victims were rescued at Abaji and are currently under police custody at the Abaji Police Station.

The identities of the abducted varsity staff who are lecturers are given as Dr Sambo Mohammed and Dr Tobit as well as professors Bassey Ubom and Obanza Malam.

Ubom was said to have been taken away with his son and daughter.

More details later…

Izuchukwu Okosi

Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.

Admin

January 26, 2026

Nigeria Police Recruitment Extension Sparks Public Skepticism

Spokesperson of Lagos State Police command SP Benjamin Hundeyin

January 21, 2026

Police Confirm Mass Abduction in Kaduna After Initial Denials

January 19, 2026

Conflicting Reports Emerge on Kaduna Church Abduction

Image of Tiger Police Divisional Headquarter Entrance

December 14, 2025

Tiger Base Police Unit: Nigeria’s Criminal Police System

Over N351.74bn Lost As Deap Capital, Tantalizer Drag Down NGX Market Cap

Ellah Lakes’ N235 Billion Public Offer Falls Flat: Investors to Receive Refunds

Ellah Lakes Plc’s ambitious N235 billion public offer has ended in disappointment, with the company announcing it will refund investors due to

Iran Unrest Rekindles as Students Rally Against Leadership, Trump Warns Tehran to Strike ‘Fair Deal’

Student-led protests have erupted across several Iranian cities, with demonstrators chanting “Death to Khamenei” and other anti-government slogans, as U.S. President Donald

January 26, 2026

Nigeria Police Recruitment Extension Sparks Public Skepticism

January 21, 2026

Police Confirm Mass Abduction in Kaduna After Initial Denials

January 19, 2026

Conflicting Reports Emerge on Kaduna Church Abduction

December 14, 2025

Tiger Base Police Unit: Nigeria’s Criminal Police System

Latest from Top Stories

Mexico’s Most Wanted Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Military Operation as Coordinated Violence Erupts Across Several States

Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has been killed following a military operation in western Mexico, triggering coordinated retaliatory attacks across multiple states. According to Mexico’s Defense Ministry, Oseguera

Corruption: Obasanjo Urges Christians To Engage In Politics

Obasanjo’s 89th Birthday Outreach to Deliver Free Medical Care to 10,000 Lagos Residents

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo will mark his 89th birthday with a large-scale medical outreach programme designed to provide free healthcare services to at least 10,000 residents of Lagos State, Prime Business Africa reports. The week-long outreach, coordinated by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation

Cutting Cost Of Governance: Atiku Questions Tinubu’s Silence On Implementing Oronsaye Report

Atiku Raises Alarm Over Low Turnout in FCT Polls, Accuses Tinubu of Shrinking Democratic Space

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over what he described as a “disgracefully low” voter turnout in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, warning that the trend signals deepening democratic decline under President Tinubu, Prime Business Africa reports.

Nigerians to Acquire Shares in Dangote Refinery Within Five Months – Dangote

President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to open up ownership of the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery to Nigerians within the next four to five months, in a move that could broaden public participation in one of Africa’s

Tinubu Congratulates APC Winners in FCT, Kano, Rivers, Hails Wike’s Impact

President Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Rivers states, describing the successful conduct of the polls as a boost to Nigeria’s democratic culture, Prime Business Africa reports. In a State House press release

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.

Necessary

Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Don't Miss

Court Of Appeal Confirms IPOB’s Designation As Terrorist Group

ADC’s Idoko Takes Case Seeking Disqualification Of Enugu PDP Candidates To Supreme Court

Senatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Enugu

How Nigeria Triumphed At Female Flag Football Championship – Assistant Coach, Anyanwu

Nigeria’s female flag football team’s assistant coach Nnaemeka Anyanwu has

Abducted University of Abuja Staff, Relatives Regain Freedom

Izuchukwu Okosi

Admin

Related Posts

Nigeria Police Recruitment Extension Sparks Public Skepticism

Police Confirm Mass Abduction in Kaduna After Initial Denials

Conflicting Reports Emerge on Kaduna Church Abduction

Tiger Base Police Unit: Nigeria’s Criminal Police System

Anambra Governorship Candidates Sign Deal On Peaceful Election, Demand Freedom For Kanu

Biden Blames High US Inflation Rate On Effects Of Covid 19

Featured Stories

Ellah Lakes’ N235 Billion Public Offer Falls Flat: Investors to Receive Refunds

Iran Unrest Rekindles as Students Rally Against Leadership, Trump Warns Tehran to Strike ‘Fair Deal’

Related Posts

Nigeria Police Recruitment Extension Sparks Public Skepticism

Police Confirm Mass Abduction in Kaduna After Initial Denials

Conflicting Reports Emerge on Kaduna Church Abduction

Tiger Base Police Unit: Nigeria’s Criminal Police System

Latest from Top Stories

Mexico’s Most Wanted Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Military Operation as Coordinated Violence Erupts Across Several States

Obasanjo’s 89th Birthday Outreach to Deliver Free Medical Care to 10,000 Lagos Residents

Atiku Raises Alarm Over Low Turnout in FCT Polls, Accuses Tinubu of Shrinking Democratic Space

Nigerians to Acquire Shares in Dangote Refinery Within Five Months – Dangote

Tinubu Congratulates APC Winners in FCT, Kano, Rivers, Hails Wike’s Impact

Anambra Governorship Candidates Sign Deal On Peaceful Election, Demand Freedom For Kanu

Biden Blames High US Inflation Rate On Effects Of Covid 19

Mexico’s Most Wanted Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Military Operation as Coordinated Violence Erupts Across Several States

Suggestions

Abducted University of Abuja Staff, Relatives Regain Freedom

Related Posts

Anambra Governorship Candidates Sign Deal On Peaceful Election, Demand Freedom For Kanu

Biden Blames High US Inflation Rate On Effects Of Covid 19

Featured Stories

Related Posts

Latest from Top Stories

Anambra Governorship Candidates Sign Deal On Peaceful Election, Demand Freedom For Kanu

Biden Blames High US Inflation Rate On Effects Of Covid 19

Don't Miss