DSS, Army rescue kidnapped Catholic priest, 32 others in Borno, Zamfara

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5 months ago

July 22, 2025

Security forces have rescued Reverend Father Alphonsus Afina and 32 other kidnap victims in separate operations in Borno and Zamfara States.

Fr. Afina, a Nigerian Catholic priest who previously served in the Archdiocese of Anchorage, Alaska, was abducted on June 1, 2025, along the Liman Kara–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

He was rescued on Monday alongside 10 women during a joint operation by the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Nigerian Army.

According to a post on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola on X, no ransom was paid for the release of the captives.

Confirming the incident, the Catholic Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese, Most Rev. John Bakeni, said Fr. Afina was travelling from Mubi, Adamawa State, to Maiduguri when insurgents ambushed his convoy near a military checkpoint. One passenger was reportedly killed in the attack.

Bakeni, who also serves as Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Borno, commended the efforts of security forces and described the rescue as a major relief for the Church and affected families. He called for sustained collaboration between security agencies and communities in the fight against insurgency.

In a separate operation in Zamfara State, the DSS and Nigerian Army rescued 32 kidnap victims from the Shinkafi axis. The victims, comprising 27 women and five boys, were held in forest camps for periods ranging between two and four months.

They were later handed over to the Zamfara State Government for medical attention and documentation.

Man Who Accused Ned Nwoko Of Plotting To K!ll Regina Daniels Apologizes In Tears, Says It Was ‘Just Content’ (Video)

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41 minutes ago

December 6, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The young TikTok user who went viral for accusing Senator Ned Nwoko of allegedly asking him to kill Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has now issued a tearful apology, claiming the entire allegation was “just content.”

In the video, the young man—who identifies himself as “Liar of TikTok”—went on his knees begging the senator for forgiveness, insisting he never expected the situation to escalate.

According to him, the original full video wasn’t posted, and the edited clip circulating online has now put him in serious trouble.

He repeatedly begged: “Good morning sir, I am very, very sorry. Please forgive me. It was content. I didn’t know it would reach this level… I have nobody. No father, no mother. Please sir, I’m begging you with the God you serve. Forgive me.”

This comes hours after Senator Ned Nwoko announced he had instructed his lawyers to petition security agencies over ongoing cyber harassment and defamation targeted at him.

Watch video below…

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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

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2 days ago

December 4, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

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3 days ago

December 3, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.