NYSC members’ kidnap: Court fixes Dec 16 for judgment
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Fri, 6 Nov 2026, 12:22
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Testifying earlier, the DW3, who was led in evidence by his counsel, Mr. Paschal Oforma, told the court that he hails from Kogi State and tends his cow in Kara, Aba. Justice Orafu disclosed this Friday, November 6, 2026, when the two defense lawyers announced closure of their case after the third witness, Mohammed Ali, DW3, finished testifying.
Context & Background
✦He also told the court that he knows nothing about the kidnap but was arrested while sitting at Kara by the DSS, brought to Owerri, and detained.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2026:By Chidi Nkwopara, Owerri An Imo State High Court, presided over by Justice Emeka Orafu, will deliver judgement in the suit, HOU/22C/2026, preferred against Usman Aliyu, Babangida Aliyu, and Mohamed Ali, for their alleged involvement in the kidnap of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, who were traveling to their orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom States.Friday:Justice Orafu disclosed this Friday, November 6, 2026, when the two defense lawyers announced closure of their case after the third witness, Mohammed Ali, DW3, finished testifying.Saturday:He gave the defense seven days, with effect from Saturday, November 7, 2026, to file their briefs, and the prosecution five days, with effect from Saturday, November 14, 2026, to file his response.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦Testifying earlier, the DW3, who was led in evidence by his counsel, Mr. Paschal Oforma, told the court that he hails from Kogi State and tends his cow in Kara, Aba.
✦Justice Orafu disclosed this Friday, November 6, 2026, when the two defense lawyers announced closure of their case after the third witness, Mohammed Ali, DW3, finished testifying.
✦He also told the court that he knows nothing about the kidnap but was arrested while sitting at Kara by the DSS, brought to Owerri, and detained.
Key Facts:2026: By Chidi Nkwopara, Owerri An Imo State High Court, presided over by Justice Emeka Orafu, will deliver judgement in the suit, HOU/22C/2026, preferred against Usman Aliyu, Babangida Aliyu, and Mohamed Ali, for their alleged involvement in the kidnap of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, who were traveling to their orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom States.Friday: Justice Orafu disclosed this Friday, November 6, 2026, when the two defense lawyers announced closure of their case after the third witness, Mohammed Ali, DW3, finished testifying.Saturday: He gave the defense seven days, with effect from Saturday, November 7, 2026, to file their briefs, and the prosecution five days, with effect from Saturday, November 14, 2026, to file his response.2026: Before adjourning the matter to November 24, 2026, for the adoption of their addresses, Justice Orafu fixed December 16, 2026, for the delivery of judgement.
Editorial Excerpt
An Imo State High Court, presided over by Justice Emeka Orafu, will deliver judgement in the suit, HOU/22C/2026, preferred against Usman Aliyu, Babangida Aliyu, and Mohamed Ali, for their alleged involvement in the kidnap of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, who were...
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding Kogi State?
Testifying earlier, the DW3, who was led in evidence by his counsel, Mr. Paschal Oforma, told the court that he hails from Kogi State and tends his cow in Kara, Aba.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Kogi State, Department of State Services, Imo State.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
By Chidi Nkwopara, Owerri An Imo State High Court, presided over by Justice Emeka Orafu, will deliver judgement in the suit, HOU/22C/2026, preferred against Usman Aliyu, Babangida Aliyu, and Mohamed Ali, for their alleged involvement in the kidnap of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, who were traveling to their orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom States.
