NYSC members’ kidnap: Two suspects deny involvement in court
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Verified Synthesis~40s readBy Chidi Nkwopara, Owerri Two men standing trial over the alleged abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have denied involvement in the crime, pleading with the court to forgive and release them. He told the court that he was on his way to his shop in Ana, Abia State, when security operatives arrested him.
Context & Background
- ✦During cross-examination by the prosecution counsel, Mr Ekezie Nwauzor, the defendant said the shop he occupied belonged to his elder brother, Umar Mohamed, who currently resides in Oyo State.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Wednesday:The defendants, Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu, began presenting their defence on Wednesday before the court.Saturday:Led in evidence by Oforma, he said DSS operatives arrested him on a Saturday evening at his shop in the Oil Mill area of Port Harcourt.Friday:The case was adjourned until Friday, November 6, 2026, for continuation of hearing.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- By Chidi Nkwopara, Owerri Two men standing trial over the alleged abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have denied involvement in the crime, pleading with the court to forgive and release them.
- He told the court that he was on his way to his shop in Ana, Abia State, when security operatives arrested him.
- During cross-examination by the prosecution counsel, Mr Ekezie Nwauzor, the defendant said the shop he occupied belonged to his elder brother, Umar Mohamed, who currently resides in Oyo State.
Key Facts:Wednesday: The defendants, Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu, began presenting their defence on Wednesday before the court.Saturday: Led in evidence by Oforma, he said DSS operatives arrested him on a Saturday evening at his shop in the Oil Mill area of Port Harcourt.Friday: The case was adjourned until Friday, November 6, 2026, for continuation of hearing.
Editorial Excerpt
By Chidi Nkwopara, Owerri Two men standing trial over the alleged abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have denied involvement in the crime, pleading with the court to forgive and release them.
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By Chidi Nkwopara, Owerri Two men standing trial over the alleged abduction of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have denied involvement in the crime, pleading with the court to forgive and release them.
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He told the court that he was on his way to his shop in Ana, Abia State, when security operatives arrested him.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
The defendants, Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu, began presenting their defence on Wednesday before the court.
