31 h. 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 d. 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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8 d. 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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1 week ago Edo Police Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 28 Suspected Cultists

The Edo State Police Command has arrested 28 suspects in connection with cult-related activities across the state. In a statement issued on Friday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, said the arrests were carried out during coordinated raids on suspected criminal hideouts. He noted that after a thorough screening process, 19 of the suspects […] The post Edo Police Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 28 Suspected Cultists appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gunmen Kill 2 Policemen, Abduct Chinese National, 1 Other In Kwara

Suspected bandits on Wednesday invaded a mining site at Oreke – Oke- Igbo in Kwara State, killing two policemen in the process. LEADERSHIP gathered that the two policemen, ASP Haruna Watsai and Inspector Tukur Ogah, attached to 45 Police Mobile Force, Abuja, who were on official protective assignment at the location were fatally shot by […]

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2 w. ago Customs arrests 7 suspects, recovers hard drugs, others worth N1.285bn

By Steve Agbota The operatives of the Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ Ikeja, Lagos  of the Nigeria Customs Service has arrested seven suspected smugglers in connection with hard drugs, bullet proof vests and others items  worth N1.285 billion in Southwest. The Controller of the Unit, Comptroller Muhammed Shuaibu stated this during a press briefing, saying […] The post Customs arrests 7 suspects, recovers hard drugs, others worth N1.285bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Customs arrests 7 suspects, seizes drugs, bulletproof vests worth N1.285bn

By Steve Agbota Operatives of the Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘A’ Ikeja of the Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday said that it arrested seven suspected smugglers in connection with hard drugs, bulletproof vests, and other items worth N1.285 billion in the Southwest. The Controller of the Unit, Comptroller Muhammed Shuaibu, stated this during a press […] The post Customs arrests 7 suspects, seizes drugs, bulletproof vests worth N1.285bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Assault on Vice Principal: Ondo Police arrest parent, four others

Tribune Online Assault on Vice Principal: Ondo Police arrest parent, four others We’ll not condone examination malpractices, hooliganism — Ondo govt Ondo State Police Command said on Monday that five persons have been arrested in connection with the attack on the Vice Principal of Complete Child Development Centre Akure, Mr. Alexandra Rotifa, for disallowing a student to cheat during the ongoing West Africa School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) […] Assault on Vice Principal: Ondo Police arrest parent, four others Tribune Online

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2 w. ago WASCE: Ondo police arrests five over alleged attack on school teacher

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Ondo State Police command has arrested five persons in connection with the attack on a Vice Principal in the state during the ongoing West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASCE). The Vice Principal of Complete Child Development Centre, Akure was allegedly attacked by some thugs on the order of a parent […] The post WASCE: Ondo police arrests five over alleged attack on school teacher appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police Arrest 2 Suspects Over Alleged Murder Of Woman In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two principal suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a young woman, whose identity was not disclosed. The Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest, disclosing that the victim was set ablaze on May 24, 2025, at Gangare area of Mile 12 in a premeditated act […]

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3 w. ago Katsina Police Neutralise Bandit, Rescue Five Injured Kidnap Victims

The Katsina State Police Command successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt on Thursday. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiqe, revealed that the police killed a suspected bandit and rescued five kidnapped victims who sustained injuries during the operation. DSP Abubakar Sadiq, in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, disclosed that, “On May […] The post Katsina Police Neutralise Bandit, Rescue Five Injured Kidnap Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Suspected bandits shoot, injure 5 in failed Katsina kidnap bid

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The Katsina State Police Command says it successfully rescued five residents of Unguwar Lado and Karo villages of Malumfashi Local Government Area following a foiled attack by suspected terrorists on May 22. A press statement yesterday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, said the DPO Malumfashi […] The post Suspected bandits shoot, injure 5 in failed Katsina kidnap bid appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Suspected bandits shoot, injure 5 residents in failed Katsina kidnap attempt

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The Katsina police command says it successfully rescued five residents of Unguwar Lado and Karo villages of Malumfashi Local Government Area following a foiled attack by suspected terrorists on May 22. A press statement on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, said the DPO of Malumfashi […] The post Suspected bandits shoot, injure 5 residents in failed Katsina kidnap attempt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Again, Owo community to hold security summit amid bandits’ threat to Catholic Church

Tribune Online Again, Owo community to hold security summit amid bandits’ threat to Catholic Church The community will however be meeting to avoid a repeat of the 2022 attack after receiving a new letter from suspected bandits Again, Owo community to hold security summit amid bandits’ threat to Catholic Church Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Troops raid bandits’ hideout in Plateau, kill one, recover weapons

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN in the early hours of Friday stormed a suspected bandits’ camp in Teng Village, Qua’an read more Troops raid bandits’ hideout in Plateau, kill one, recover weapons

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4 w. ago Bandits raid Efab Global Estate in Abuja, injure five, police vow to apprehend culprits

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Over 40 bandits, suspected to be herdsmen, stormed Efab Global Estate in Idu, Abuja, in the early hours of Wednesday, May 21, injuring five security guards with machetes and firing gunshots. The three-hour attack, which targeted six houses, left residents terrified, with one forced to transfer N700,000 and several phones stolen. […] The post Bandits raid Efab Global Estate in Abuja, injure five, police vow to apprehend culprits appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Police Arrest 6 Suspected Electric Cables’ Vandals, Cultists In Anambra

A joint security team comprising operatives of the Anambra State Police Command in collaboration with the state vigilante group – Udo Ga Achi, has arrested four suspects in connection with vandalisation of electric cables at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko (Okopoly) in Orumba-North local government area of the state. During the operation which was carried out […]

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