NYSC Members’ Kidnap: Suspects admits Confessional Statements, Beg For Forgiveness
Two persons standing trial for the Independence Day kidnap of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Imo State, on Thursday, told a high court of the state that they indeed made the statements and audio visual confessions tendered before the court by the Department of State Services (DSS). Both men, […]
Two men, Usman Aliyu and Babangida Aliyu, appeared in court on Thursday, confessing to the kidnapping of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members in Imo State for Independence Day. They also presented audio-visual statements and printed the written confessions before their legal counsel. The Department of State Services (DSS) submitted these materials to the court.
Both defendants pleaded for forgiveness and requested their release during their initial evidence presentation, accusing the court of conspiracy, hostage taking, and unlawful possession of firearms. They confirmed to the court that they willingly made these confessions and audio-visual statements, which were admitted by the judge.
Meanwhile, two additional defendants faced trial for suspected conspiracy, kidnapping, and possessing firearms illegally, following a ransom kidnapping incident on October 4, 2026. The trial's judge, Justice Emeka Orafu, adjourned these cases for further proceedings on November 6th.
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