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Corps members Kidnap: Driver, Another Witness Identify...

Corps members Kidnap: Driver, Another Witness Identify...
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Both witnesses gave their testimonies at the resumed trial of the five suspected kidnappers on Friday at the high Court in Imo State. The driver of the bus conveying the 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) kidnapped in Imo State on Independence Day, has told the state High Court that the five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) were the same persons who attacked his bus and abducted the persons on the fateful day.
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  • ✦Another prosecutoion witness identified as Mr. Light Timothy, also told the court that the he saw two of the five suspects wielding AK-47 rifles shortly after the abduction of the 20 prospective NYSC members along the Owerri–Mgbidi–Onitsha expressway.
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Friday:Both witnesses gave their testimonies at the resumed trial of the five suspected kidnappers on Friday at the high Court in Imo State.2026:At the conclusion of proceedings, the trial judge, Justice Orafu adjourned trial of both sets of suspects to November 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2026, for continuation of hearing.₦2.5 million:UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.
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  • ✦Both witnesses gave their testimonies at the resumed trial of the five suspected kidnappers on Friday at the high Court in Imo State.
  • ✦The driver of the bus conveying the 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) kidnapped in Imo State on Independence Day, has told the state High Court that the five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) were the same persons who attacked his bus and abducted the persons on the fateful day.
  • ✦Another prosecutoion witness identified as Mr. Light Timothy, also told the court that the he saw two of the five suspects wielding AK-47 rifles shortly after the abduction of the 20 prospective NYSC members along the Owerri–Mgbidi–Onitsha expressway.
Key Facts:Friday: Both witnesses gave their testimonies at the resumed trial of the five suspected kidnappers on Friday at the high Court in Imo State.2026: At the conclusion of proceedings, the trial judge, Justice Orafu adjourned trial of both sets of suspects to November 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2026, for continuation of hearing.₦2.5 million: UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.Dollars.: All earnings paid in US Dollars.
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The driver of the bus conveying the 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) kidnapped in Imo State on Independence Day, has told the...

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What is the latest development regarding Department of State Services?

Both witnesses gave their testimonies at the resumed trial of the five suspected kidnappers on Friday at the high Court in Imo State.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

The driver of the bus conveying the 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) kidnapped in Imo State on Independence Day, has told the state High Court that the five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) were the same persons who attacked his bus and abducted the persons on the fateful day.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

Both witnesses gave their testimonies at the resumed trial of the five suspected kidnappers on Friday at the high Court in Imo State.

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