11 h. ago 17 Suspected Cultists Arrested Over Killing Of 2 NDU Graduates

Seventeen suspected cultists were on Friday night arrested along the Tombia-Amasoma road over their alleged involvement in the killing of two graduates of the Niger Delta University (NDU), Wilberforce Island, Amassoma in renewed cult attack. Among the 17 suspects arrested were four suspected cyber fraudsters popularly known as the Yahoo-boys for allegedly sponsoring the killings […]

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20 h. ago Cult war escalates in Bayelsa, four killed, police arrest 17

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A deadly cult war in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, has claimed four lives amid heavy shootings over the weekend. Two Niger Delta University graduates awaiting NYSC call-up were hacked to death in Gbarantoru, one person was killed in Amarata, and another died in Swali on Sunday morning. In Gbarantoru, assailants arrived in a […] The post Cult war escalates in Bayelsa, four killed, police arrest 17 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Police Nab 17 Suspected Cultists Over Killing Of 2 In Bayelsa

Seventeen suspected cultists were apprehended along the Tombia-Amasoma Road in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State over their alleged involvement in the killing of two graduates of the Niger Delta University in renewed cult attack. Among those arrested were four suspected cyber fraudsters popularly known as the ‘Yahoo Boys’ for allegedly sponsoring the killings of the two graduates. […]

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28 h. ago Police Raid Lagos Community, Arrest Three Suspected Cultists, Recover Guns

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected cultists and recovered dangerous weapons during a raid in the Elemoro area of the state. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Saturday, disclosed that the arrests were made after officers on routine patrol received intelligence about the gathering. Hundeyin identified the […] The post Police Raid Lagos Community, Arrest Three Suspected Cultists, Recover Guns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago DSS Arrests Five Suspects Over Alleged  Kidnapping, Killing Of One

Department of State Services has arrested five suspects over the abduction and gruesome killing of a one-year-old girl, Sakina Mamuda, in Duhun Bake village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State. Speaking during press briefing, on Thursday, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isah Dederi, Dederi noted that the suspects identify as […] The post DSS Arrests Five Suspects Over Alleged  Kidnapping, Killing Of One-Year-Old Girl In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Troops Arrest Wanted Gunrunner Buhari, 5 Others, Kill IPOB Leader Eze

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the Nigerian troops arrested a wanted gunrunner and kidnap kingpin Buhari Umar who was allegedly terrorising Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau and Kaduna States. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists on military operations for the month of April. Major General Kangye also said […]

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4 d. ago FG reports 13,543 terrorists killed, 17,469 arrested in military operations

From Molly Kilete, Abuja Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru has announced that military operations from February 2023 to May 2025 resulted in the neutralisation of 13,543 terrorists and criminals, the arrest of 17,469 suspects, and the rescue of 9,821 kidnapped hostages. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja, Badaru noted that 124,408 Boko Haram […] The post FG reports 13,543 terrorists killed, 17,469 arrested in military operations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Landlord’s Son Allegedly Kills Tenant During Argument In Ondo

Ondo State Police Command has arrested a landlord’s son, identified as Odunayo Olomolatan, for allegedly killing one 22-year-old lady, identified as Joy Tale, in Ode-Irele, Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the tenant was hacked to death on Monday during an argument with Olomolatan, who is said to be 41 years […] The post Landlord’s Son Allegedly Kills Tenant During Argument In Ondo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, arrest 9 suspects, kill 3 bandits in nationwide crackdown

The Nigeria Police Force has said that it rescued two kidnapped victims, arrested nine suspected kidnappers, and neutralized three bandits read more Police rescue 2 kidnap victims, arrest 9 suspects, kill 3 bandits in nationwide crackdown

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7 d. ago Police Raid Bandits’ Hideouts, Kill 3, Rescue 2 Kidnap Victims

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has raided the hideouts of bandits and kidnappers across the country, killing three, rescuing two victims and arresting nine suspected kidnappers. On May 3, 2025, acting on credible intelligence, Police operatives attached to the Benue State command engaged in a gun battle with a group of bandits suspected to be […]

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8 d. ago Police Nab Armed Robbers, Cultists, Recover Firearms In Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has nabbed three suspected armed robbers and cultists who were allegedly terrorising communities along the Calabar-Itu road axis, and recovered firearms. On Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, released a statement in Uyo to this effect. “Following credible intelligence regarding an impending cult clash along the Calabar-Itu […] The post Police Nab Armed Robbers, Cultists, Recover Firearms In Akwa Ibom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police nab suspected robbers, cultists planning attack in Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three suspected robbers and cultists along the Calabar-Itu Road axis, near Uyo, read more Police nab suspected robbers, cultists planning attack in Akwa Ibom

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1 week ago Delta CP orders arrest of vigilante member for killing Ogwashi

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta State Police Command Commissioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered the arrest of Ike Peter, a 25-year-old member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria in Ogwashi-Uku, for allegedly shooting and killing Peter Eyorowalebo, a 29-year-old final-year Science Laboratory Technology student at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku. The incident occurred on […] The post Delta CP orders arrest of vigilante member for killing Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic student appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos Police Nab Eight Suspected Cult Members Over Alleged Killings In Yabatech

Operatives of Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight suspected cult members, said to have involved in several killings within Yaba College of Technology and its environs. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin said that the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation, which took place on April 29, 2025. Hundeyin identified the suspects […] The post Lagos Police Nab Eight Suspected Cult Members Over Alleged Killings In Yabatech appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Okpebholo Condemns Murder Of Realtor, Urges Arrest Of Killers

By PATRICK OCHOGA, Benin City Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of a Benin-based realtor and businessman, Mr Joel Umwueni Isibor and called on security agencies to fish out his killers. The 42-year-old estate developer and owner of a boutique was sent to his untimely grave by […]

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1 week ago Nduagu Amagu Killing; Police Confirm Arrest Of Suspects, Say Investigation Ongoing

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some persons following the crisis that erupted at Ndiagu Amagu in Ikwo local government area of the state which led to the death of one Nwoyike Ugbaloke while others sustained various degrees of injuries. Confirming the arrest, the police public relations officer (PPRO) SP Joshua […]

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2 w. ago Edo APC Renews Call For Arrest Of Police Inspector’s Killers

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has renewed calls on the Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, to ensure that those behind the killing of the late Inspector Akor Onuh are arrested and brought to justice. Onuh, an orderly attached to Governor Monday Okpebholo, was murdered on July 18, 2024, near the Benin […]

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2 w. ago Again, suspected cultists kill leader of rival cult in Yenagoa

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa There is heightened tension among residents of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, following the killing of Olotu Wanemi Omubo, an alleged leader of the Bobos cult group in the state. The deceased, an indigene of Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area of the State, was also a beneficiary of the Presidential […] The post Again, suspected cultists kill leader of rival cult in Yenagoa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Nearly one year after, the Chairmam of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, yesterday, raised the alarm that the killers of Inspector Akor Onuh, the police orderly attached to the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, were walking freely without prosecution. In a statement […] The post One year after: Edo APC demands justice, calls for arrest of killers of Inspector Akor Onuh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FCT Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Fatal Attack On Boys Brigade Camp

Three suspects have been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command in connection with the attack on the Boys Brigade camping site in Zhayidna Village, Orozo. One of the campers, named Johnson John, was reportedly killed in the attack. The suspects arrested are Stanley Ukweze, Dauda Yohana, and Gemu Adamu, all of whom reside […] The post FCT Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Fatal Attack On Boys Brigade Camp appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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