The council stated that over 1,000 Nigerians were reportedly abducted in the North during the first quarter of 2026 alone.
Mr Ogunbiyi described SAPZ as a strategic agribusiness model designed to support Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda through agriculture.
On November 19, 2025, Mr Gumi visited the state as a special guest and speaker at the Southern Nigerian Ulama Summit held at the University of Ibadan.
The source told the Peoples Gazette, “Confirmed. They have been rescued unhurt.”
Mr Obi advocated holistic approach to addressing insecurity.
The suspects were arrested during a stop and search operation along the expressway on Wednesday.
The enforcement operation targets unmarked vehicles, fake or obscured number plates, and the unauthorised covering of vehicle plates.
He raised concern over rising kidnappings in his senatorial district during Wednesday’s plenary.
Mr Ajaero warned that the country is losing the war against insecurity.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers in Enugu has urged the federal government and security agencies to secure the immediate release of teachers and pupils kidnapped in Oyo.
