Suspects arrested over abduction of corps members admit confessional statements as they beg court for forgiveness
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Two men standing trial over the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State have confirmed that they voluntarily made the written and recorded confessional statements presented against them by the Department of State Services (DSS).Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu, the first and second defendants, made the admissions during cross-examination at the resumed hearing on Thursday. A prosecution witness identified the defendants as the people who allegedly abducted him for ransom in Imo State on October 4, 2026.
Context & Background
✦Earlier, while opening their defence and testifying on their own behalf, the defendants had appealed for forgiveness.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Thursday:Two men standing trial over the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State have confirmed that they voluntarily made the written and recorded confessional statements presented against them by the Department of State Services (DSS).Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu, the first and second defendants, made the admissions during cross-examination at the resumed hearing on Thursday.2026:A prosecution witness identified the defendants as the people who allegedly abducted him for ransom in Imo State on October 4, 2026.Thursday:At the conclusion of Thursday’s proceedings, Justice Emeka Orafu adjourned both cases until November 6 for continuation.The post Suspects arrested over abduction of corps members admit confessional statements as they beg court for forgiveness appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
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✦Two men standing trial over the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State have confirmed that they voluntarily made the written and recorded confessional statements presented against them by the Department of State Services (DSS).Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu, the first and second defendants, made the admissions during cross-examination at the resumed hearing on Thursday.
✦A prosecution witness identified the defendants as the people who allegedly abducted him for ransom in Imo State on October 4, 2026.
✦Earlier, while opening their defence and testifying on their own behalf, the defendants had appealed for forgiveness.
Key Facts:Thursday: Two men standing trial over the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State have confirmed that they voluntarily made the written and recorded confessional statements presented against them by the Department of State Services (DSS).Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu, the first and second defendants, made the admissions during cross-examination at the resumed hearing on Thursday.2026: A prosecution witness identified the defendants as the people who allegedly abducted him for ransom in Imo State on October 4, 2026.Thursday: At the conclusion of Thursday’s proceedings, Justice Emeka Orafu adjourned both cases until November 6 for continuation.The post Suspects arrested over abduction of corps members admit confessional statements as they beg court for forgiveness appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
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Two men standing trial over the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo S
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What is the latest development regarding Department of State Services?
Two men standing trial over the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State have confirmed that they voluntarily made the written and recorded confessional statements presented against them by the Department of State Services (DSS).Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu, the first and second defendants, made the admissions during cross-examination at the resumed hearing on Thursday.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
A prosecution witness identified the defendants as the people who allegedly abducted him for ransom in Imo State on October 4, 2026.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Two men standing trial over the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State have confirmed that they voluntarily made the written and recorded confessional statements presented against them by the Department of State Services (DSS).Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu, the first and second defendants, made the admissions during cross-examination at the resumed hearing on Thursday.
