33 h. ago Police Arrest 4 Over Supporters’ Clash At Emir Sanusi’s Palace

The Kano State Police Command said it has arrested four suspects in connection with the clash at the Kofar Kudu palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in Kano metropolis, on Sunday. Supporters of the 16th Emir of Kano, Emir Sanusi II and those of the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, had altercations […]

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33 h. ago Police Arrest 4 Over Clash By Supporters of Rival Kano ‘Emirs’

The Kano State Police Command said it has arrested four suspects in connection with the clash at the Kofar Kudu palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in Kano metropolis, on Sunday. Supporters of the 16th Emir of Kano, Emir Sanusi II and those of the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, had altercations […]

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68 h. ago 35 Abductees Rescued, Ammunition Recovered As Police Foil Kidnap Syndicate In Niger

The Niger State Police Command has rescued 35 kidnap victims, including women and children, who were being transported by suspected bandits to Yauri in Kebbi State. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, revealed that the victims were intercepted between July 3 and 5, 2025, by police tactical […] The post 35 Abductees Rescued, Ammunition Recovered As Police Foil Kidnap Syndicate In Niger appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Ogun Police Vows To Arrest Cultists Who Celebrate ‘777’ Anniversary On Monday

Ogun State Police Command has vowed to arrest anyone planning illegal gatherings or processions that are organised in connection with 777 cult anniversary celebration across the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the 777 date, which falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of every year has been linked to violent conflicts in some […] The post Ogun Police Vows To Arrest Cultists Who Celebrate ‘777’ Anniversary On Monday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army said troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN, have killed a suspected bandits and arrested one gunrunner while transporting some weapons to an unknown destination. The troops in its ongoing Op LAFIYAN JAMA’A in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, conducted offensive operations at the mountainous areas of […] The post Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra

Tribune Online Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested one male suspect, Sunday Mbanu, in connection with the gruesome murder of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Ogboji community in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state on Monday evening. Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Ondo: Police arrest three suspects over death of commercial sex worker

Tribune Online Ondo: Police arrest three suspects over death of commercial sex worker Men of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a commercial sex worker at a brothel in Akure, the state capital. Ondo: Police arrest three suspects over death of commercial sex worker Tribune Online

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1 week ago Suspected Bandits Storm Police Post In Kebbi, Cart Away Rifles

Some gunmen, suspected to be bandits have attacked a Mobile Police post in Makuku, located in the Zuru Local Government Area in Kebbi State. It was gathered that the criminal elements made away with an undisclosed number of firearms. Director of Security at the Cabinet Office, Abdulrahman Zagga, disclosed this to newsmen in Bagudo Local […] The post Suspected Bandits Storm Police Post In Kebbi, Cart Away Rifles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigerian Man Nabbed For Alleged Email Fraud, Money Laundering In US

A 33-year-old Nigerian man in Houston, Edikan Adiakpan, has been arrested in connection with a large-scale business email compromise (BEC) and money laundering scheme, according to US Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Adiakpan is expected to make his initial court appearance at 2 p.m. before US Magistrate Judge Peter Bray in Houston on Friday. A federal […]

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1 week ago Saraki Mourns As Gunmen Invade Kwara Community, Kill PDP Chieftain, Son

Some gunmen, suspected to be Bandits have invaded Mari in Lile village, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, leaving three persons dead. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lade Ward, Patigi LGA, identified as Abdullahi Shehu, and his son, Abdullahi Mohammad, including one Timothy Paul, a resident of […] The post Saraki Mourns As Gunmen Invade Kwara Community, Kill PDP Chieftain, Son appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IGP Confirms Arrest Of 53 Suspects Connected To Benue, Plateau Killings

The inspector-general of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has said that 26 suspects have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the recent massacre at Yelewata community of Guma local government area in Benue State. He said in the attack, 47 villagers were killed, two attackers were killed by the police and over 100 others were […]

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2 w. ago DSS Nabs Three Men, Three Women Returning From Hajj In Saudi Arabia At Kano Airport Over Alleged Links To Banditry

In a dramatic security operation, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested six suspected bandits, three men and three women at the Kaduna International Airport, shortly after they returned from the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. According to SaharaReporters, the arrests occurred at about 3:40am on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.  A top intelligence […] The post DSS Nabs Three Men, Three Women Returning From Hajj In Saudi Arabia At Kano Airport Over Alleged Links To Banditry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police arrest firearm repairer, Supreme Vikings, Black Axe members in Enugu

By John Ogunsemore The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a suspected firearms repairer, Onah Uchenna, in connection with a case of armed robbery and cultism. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Daniel Ndukwe disclosed this in a Saturday statement. According to the statement, the 36-year-old was one of seven male suspects […] The post Police arrest firearm repairer, Supreme Vikings, Black Axe members in Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 26 suspected bandits arrested in connection with persistent abduction in Kogi

About 26 suspected kidnappers have been arrested in a joint operation involving the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) and security agencies. read more 26 suspected bandits arrested in connection with persistent abduction in Kogi

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3 w. ago Soldiers arrest army impersonator, recover arms, ammunition in Plateau, Kaduna

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos In a significant breakthrough against banditry in Plateau and Kaduna states, troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested a suspected bandit impersonating a soldier. The suspect, dressed in military combat camouflage with the intent to deceive and rob unsuspecting members of the public, was apprehended at Katsit Community in […] The post Soldiers arrest army impersonator, recover arms, ammunition in Plateau, Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Sokoto police arrest woman over alleged assault on domestic help

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Fauziya Rabo in connection with a disturbing case of physical assault on her domestic worker, Bashariyya Usman. The police public relations officer DSP Ahmad Rufai of the command said that they have received an official petition detailing the alleged abuse. […] The post Sokoto police arrest woman over alleged assault on domestic help appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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