4 h. ago Anambra, Enugu police commands join forces to combat border crimes

The Anambra and Enugu States Police Commands have synergised and devised operational strategies to tackle border crimes across the two states. To achieve this, the Anambra State Command’s Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu and his Enugu State counterpart, CP Mamman Giwa, met on Monday, to devise operational strategies aimed at proactively policing the two Read More

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6 h. ago Police arrest 2,341 suspects for various criminal activities nationwide

Tribune Online Police arrest 2,341 suspects for various criminal activities nationwide According to him, "the Force recorded the arrest of 602 armed robbery suspects, 385 kidnapping suspects, 557 Murder/homicide suspects, 215 suspects connected with the unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, 286 rape suspects, 276 suspected cultists, recovery of 333 various firearms, 6422 ammunition of various calibres. Police arrest 2,341 suspects for various criminal activities nationwide Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Police launch manhunt for kidnappers of Catholic priest in Imo

Tribune Online Police launch manhunt for kidnappers of Catholic priest in Imo The Imo State Police Command has launched a comprehensive investigation to identify and apprehend the kidnap suspects who abducted Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu. Police launch manhunt for kidnappers of Catholic priest in Imo Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra

Tribune Online Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra Police operatives, alongside personnel, on Sunday rescued a female officer of the Nigerian Navy and two other individuals who were abducted by gunmen on Friday in the Mpape Area of the FCT. Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Police Apprehend Suspected Killer Of POS Operator In Adamawa

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a suspected killer of one Abbas Yuguda, who was attacked and gruesomely killed in Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area of the State. It was gathered that Mr. Abbas, a Point of Sale operator was ambushed on March 22, 2025, on his way back home after closing his […] The post Police Apprehend Suspected Killer Of POS Operator In Adamawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Troops arrest notorious cultist, recover firearms in Plateau

By John Ogunsemore Troops of 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven have arrested a notorious cult leader, Fidelis Adamu in Plateau State. Media Information Officer, Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Zhakom disclosed that the suspect was arrested on March 20 at Angwan Gainyeh in Sakon-Gyel axis […] The post Troops arrest notorious cultist, recover firearms in Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Police rescue abducted Anambra priest, recover suspects’ vehicle

The Anambra State Police Command has rescued Reverend Father Stephen Echezona, abducted by gunmen at a petrol station in Ichida, Anaocha Local Government Area. The assailants, operating in a white Lexus SUV without a plate number, took the priest in his own vehicle after abandoning theirs during a gun exchange with security operatives who responded Read More

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36 h. ago Zone 12 Police Command cracks down on crime, arrests 60 suspects

Tribune Online Zone 12 Police Command cracks down on crime, arrests 60 suspects The arrests were made possible through the tireless efforts of the officers and men who worked around the clock to gather intelligence, conduct raids, and apprehend the suspects. Zone 12 Police Command cracks down on crime, arrests 60 suspects Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Anambra Police Apprehend Two Suspected Cultists In Anambra, Recover Dangerous Wea2027: “We’re Merging With Nigerians Not Political Jobbers” – SDP’s Adebayopons

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested two suspected  cultists and armed robbers at the popular Club Street in Awka area of the State. It was gathered that the two individuals were apprehended following some complaints about phone thefts by robbers in the area. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga […] The post Anambra Police Apprehend Two Suspected Cultists In Anambra, Recover Dangerous Wea2027: “We’re Merging With Nigerians Not Political Jobbers” – SDP’s Adebayopons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Anambra Police Apprehend Two Suspected Cultists In Anambra, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested two suspected  cultists and armed robbers at the popular Club Street in Awka area of the State. It was gathered that the two individuals were apprehended following some complaints about phone thefts by robbers in the area. In a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga […] The post Anambra Police Apprehend Two Suspected Cultists In Anambra, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago 2027: “We’re Merging With Nigerians Not Political Jobbers” – SDP’s Adebayo

2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has ruled out plan for merger or collaboration with people he described as political jobbers in the 2027 general election. Speaking with members of Ogun State SDP’s executive on Saturday, in Abeokuta, Adewole insisted that the party remains committed to the welfare and well-being of […] The post 2027: “We’re Merging With Nigerians Not Political Jobbers” – SDP’s Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Police arrest two for cultism, robbery in Anambra, recover weapons

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects for alleged involvement in cultism and armed robbery, recovering a pump-action gun, a battle axe, and two suspected stolen phones in the process. Spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, adding that the suspects would be charged to court Read More

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2 w. ago Police recover pistol, cartridges in A’Ibom cultists’ hideout raid

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police command have recovered one locally fabricated pistol and two live cartridges after raiding a suspected cultists’ hideout in the Ukanafun Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, in Uyo on Saturday. The spokesman said Read More

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3 w. ago Police arrest five for robbery, kidnapping, others in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspects linked to crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms. In a press statement released on Sunday, the spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that the suspects were apprehended in separate operations. He added that a locally made Beretta pistol and Read More

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3 w. ago Why we are not satisfied with efforts of Anambra State police command over lawmaker’s murder

An Open Letter to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, and the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma read more Why we are not satisfied with efforts of Anambra State police command over lawmaker’s murder

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3 w. ago Slain Anambra lawmaker: IG urged to take over after suspects’ escape

The Ime Obi Royal Council of Onitsha Kingdom, Anambra State, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to take over the investigation of the murder of Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was Read More

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3 w. ago Police accept responsibility for fleeing Anambra lawmaker’s killers

The Anambra State Police Command has admitted full responsibility for the escape of two key suspects linked to the brutal murder of a lawmaker, Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was discovered on the Second Read More

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3 w. ago Lagos Police Apprehend Suspect In Fatal Beating Of Girlfriend

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 23-year-old Gbolahan Adebayo for allegedly beating his 25-year-old girlfriend to death. The incident is said to have occurred on 21 February 2025. On Monday, the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the occurrence to journalists, stating that the suspect committed the act at 8:00 p.m. on Friday in Ijedodo, […] The post Lagos Police Apprehend Suspect In Fatal Beating Of Girlfriend appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Anambra APC welcomes APGA chieftain, aspirant pledges security

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Anambra State, Paul Chukwuma, has pledged to introduce community policing to tackle the state’s security challenges if elected in the November 2025 election. His statement came as the APC welcomed a former chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Ejike Madunagu, into its fold. Speaking at Read More

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4 w. ago Anambra 2025: APC aspirant promises to introduce community policing

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Paul Chukwuma, on Monday, pledged to set community policing in Anambra State to tackle the lingering security challenges if he clinches the party’s governorship ticket and succeeds in defeating Governor Chukwuma Soludo at the November election. Chukwuma made the promise at the APC national Read More

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