Author Archives: Chief Oyibo

Rescue Gone Wrong

A British oil worker died last night in a botched attempt to rescue seven foreign nationals from kidnappers in Nigeria. The Briton, who worked for Italian petrochemical firm Eni SpA, was killed as private security agents fought the kidnappers with … read more

Hostage named by Police

Police have identified a British oil worker killed during an attempt to free seven men seized by Nigerian militants. David Hunt, 58, from Middlesbrough, died during a rescue attempt after being taken hostage from an oil ship off the coast … read more

Furore over hostage rescue

The death of a British oil worker and three others in Nigeria’s first attempt to use force to free hostages in its troubled Niger Delta has drawn criticism from security experts. “Quite frankly, I think the entire operation was a … read more

Aeroplane House Keeps Marriage Grounded

Abuja’s airplane house, as it has come to be known by its inhabitants and amazed passersby, has emerged haphazardly over the years as a rare triumph of architectural whimsy in this sleek, modernistic West African capital. Looking like a jetliner … read more

Robbers attack four banks in Lagos

The dreaded incident of bank robbery was re-enacted in Lagos on Tuesday when armed robbers besieged four banks in the metropolis. The frontline commercial banks (names withheld), are located on the same road in Ladipo area of Mushin. The robbers, … read more

Bayelsa Goes Tough On Hostage Takers

Hard times now await hostage takers and pipeline vandals in Bayelsa State, as the Goodluck Jonathan administration has vowed to deal decisively with anyone caught in the act. It sounded the warning on Monday just as it resolved that a … read more