19 h. ago Police Arrest 8 Suspected Kidnappers, Cultists, Rescue 2 Victims

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested eight (8) suspected kidnappers in a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations across Delta, Katsina, Adamawa and Edo States. Two victims of kidnapping who had earlier been abducted by the hoodlums were also rescued by the police during the operations. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi who gave […]

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21 h. ago Troops Arrest Suspected Militia, Recover Firearm, Ammunition In Plateau

Troops of 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on night patrol along Kafi Abu-Rakwok Road in Gashish District in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State, on Sunday 6th July, 2025, apprehended a suspected militia and recovered weapon and ammunition in the process. OPSH, in a statement in Jos by its Media and Information Officer, […]

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27 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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42 h. ago Police arrest 82 suspects, foil multiple kidnapping, robbery attempts in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it arrested 82 suspects and thwarted multiple kidnapping and robbery attempts between read more Police arrest 82 suspects, foil multiple kidnapping, robbery attempts in Abuja

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3 d. ago Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, announced the arrest of a suspected cultist linked to the killing of three vigilante members in the State.   Besides, the Command said its operatives arrested 15 other suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition from them. Spokesman of the Command, Moses Yamu, who disclosed in a […] The post Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 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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4 d. ago Troaops killed scores of terrorists, nabbed 1,191, rescued 543 hostages In 3 months

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ), said troops engaged in the counter terrorism war and other security on operations across the country, killed scores of terrorists and arrested 1,191 others, including their  kingpins The troops also rescued 543 hostages in the last three months. The troops also recovered several arms and ammunition,  discovered and […] The post Troaops killed scores of terrorists, nabbed 1,191, rescued 543 hostages In 3 months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 1,191 others, rescue 543 hostages in 3 months

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops engaged in the counter-terrorism war and other security operations across the country killed scores of terrorists, arrested 1,191 others, including kingpins, and rescued 543 hostages in the last three months. The troops also recovered several arms and ammunition, discovered and destroyed about 174 illegal refining […] The post Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 1,191 others, rescue 543 hostages in 3 months appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Imo Police Arrest Mastermind Of Child Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue 12 Minors

The Imo State Police Command has arrested one Ann Ngozi Enyenwa for running a child kidnapping and trafficking syndicate and rescued 12 minors. The 42-year-old suspect, Enyenwa, hails from Umudim Ohekelem in the Ngor-Okpala local government area of Imo State. She was arrested on June 20th during an intelligence-led stop-and-search operation along the busy Owerri-Aba […]

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1 week ago One killed, three injured as Police foil robbery attack in Abuja

Tribune Online One killed, three injured as Police foil robbery attack in Abuja During the operation, the police said three persons were rescued with varying degrees of injuries inflicted by the attackers. One killed, three injured as Police foil robbery attack in Abuja Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Kogi: Police foil abduction of passengers, arrest two suspects

Tribune Online Kogi: Police foil abduction of passengers, arrest two suspects The Kogi State Police Command attached to Okene Division, while on routine stop-and-search duty, intercepted a Nissan vehicle (Ash colour) with registration number LGT 893 AA, Plateau, heading towards the Auchi axis with five passengers. Kogi: Police foil abduction of passengers, arrest two suspects Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue: Drones deployed by police in rescue of abducted passengers

The Benue Police Command has revealed that it deployed drones to track down the 11 passengers and driver abducted around Eke in Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state. The 11 passengers and the driver were kidnapped around 6.30 pm on Sunday from a vehicle belonging to Benue State Transport Company, known as Benue Links. […] The post Benue: Drones deployed by police in rescue of abducted passengers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police foil abduction of passengers in Kogi with one dead in gun duel

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Mother luck smiled on passengers plying Obajana-Kabba road yesterday as police foiled their abductions from the hand of kidnappers who had ambushed their vehicles and were about to take them to the bush when the police swiftly intervened. One of the passengers whose identity was not disclosed was however not lucky […] The post Police foil abduction of passengers in Kogi with one dead in gun duel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops Destroy Terrorist Hideout, Recover Ammunition In Taraba

Troops of Forward Operating Base Wukari,  6 Brigade, of Nigeria Army/Operation Whirl Stroke have discovered some ammunition used by suspected terrorists, during a two-day clearance operation across parts of Taraba State. The operation which took place between 19th and 20th of June, was aimed at identifying criminal hideouts in Wukari and Takum local government areas. […] The post Troops Destroy Terrorist Hideout, Recover Ammunition In Taraba appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police arrest wanted Lagos serial killer, Olori Eso, in Ogun

Tribune Online Police arrest wanted Lagos serial killer, Olori Eso, in Ogun A large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the suspect, who is considered the most wanted criminal in the state. Police arrest wanted Lagos serial killer, Olori Eso, in Ogun Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Police arrest notorious assassin, recover cache of arms, ammunition in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore A notorious hired killer, Wasiu Akinwande aka Olori Eso, has been arrested by the police in Lagos. In a Saturday statement, police spokesman in Lagos, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said the 44-year-year suspect was arrested on Friday, June 20, in his hideout in the Agbado area of Ogun State after several attempts by […] The post Police arrest notorious assassin, recover cache of arms, ammunition in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 Suspect Flees As Nasarawa Police Recover Arms, Motorcycle During Stop

Operatives of Nasarawa State Police Command have recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a suspected stolen motorcycle in a stop-and-search operation carried out along Giza-Kadarko road, Keana Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Sunday by Spokesman of the state’s Police Command Ramhan Nansel, on Sunday, disclosed that the operation followed a […] The post Suspect Flees As Nasarawa Police Recover Arms, Motorcycle During Stop-And-Search appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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