The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned three suspects, Usman Aliyu, Babangida Aliyu and Mohammed Ali, over the kidnapping of 20 NYSC corps members along the Owerri-Onitsha road. The three pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge of abduction and hostage taking, collection of N48 million and dollars in ransom, and illegal possession of firearms. Two other suspects, Aminu Alihu and Dangi Abraham, were charged with conspiracy, hostage-taking and illegal possession of firearms, and also pleaded not guilty. Justice Emeka Orafu granted a motion for the suspects to remain in DSS custody.
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