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NFF Official’s wife and children kidnapped in Abuja

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1 month ago

7:17 am

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

The family of Prince Bameiyi, a protocol officer with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), has been abducted by unidentified gunmen in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

According to BSN Sports, the incident occurred over the weekend and involved the kidnapping of Bameiyi’s wife and three children.

The distraught official revealed that he had just returned from attending a burial when he received the shocking news.

Security agencies have been alerted and are actively working to ensure the safe release of the victims.

Authorities are also urging residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities.

This disturbing development highlights ongoing security challenges in parts of the FCT, where abductions continue to unsettle communities.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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