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New kidnap horror in Oyo as terrorists kill pregnant woman, ransom bearer
The worsening wave of violent crime across Oyo State has taken a grim turn with the reported killing of a pregnant woman allegedly abducted by suspected Fulani kidnappers, despite ongoing ransom negotiations. The post New kidnap horror in Oyo as terrorists kill pregnant woman, ransom bearer appeared first on Vanguard News.
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· Jul 2, 2026
FBI says three Nancy Guthrie ransom notes are fake amid probe
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Related coverage for "New kidnap horror in Oyo as terrorists kill pregnant woman, ransom bearer": Metro — What happened to Nancy Guthrie? Timeline of kidnapping following ransom note update. Variety — Indonesian Virtual-Production Horror Feature ‘Whispers of Fatimah’ Sets September Release, Unveils First-Look Video (EXCLUSIVE). Mashable — The Hope trailer will mess you up. Hindustan Times — Nancy Guthrie update: New ransom note makes bombshell claims on ‘main guy’, video of kidnapper. USA TODAY — FBI says three Nancy Guthrie ransom notes are fake amid probe. South Africa Today — Ndwedwe Standoff: Murder Suspect Arrested as Police Escape Mob Siege in KwaZulu-Natal