21 h. ago Adamawa Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects, Recover Weapons, Ammunition

Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Adamawa police command in Ngurore Forest, Yola South, and Gborom Mountain, Demsa Local Government Areas. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement in Yola on Friday that the arrest was made in coordination with local hunters. Nguroje stated that the success was a result […] The post Adamawa Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects, Recover Weapons, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago PICTORIAL: NSCDC arrests 17 for vandalising telecom, power installations in Yobe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested 17 individuals in Yobe for allegedly vandalising telecommunications and power infrastructure. The arrest was disclosed in a brief statement posted on the NSCDC’s official X handle on Thursday. The statement read, “NSCDC goes tough on vandals, arrest 17 suspects for destruction of telecom and power installations Read More

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69 h. ago Anambra Assembly rejects Police report on escape of colleague’s killers

Tribune Online Anambra Assembly rejects Police report on escape of colleague’s killers The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon.Somtochukwu Udeze has described as shocking and unfortunate the press release by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga announcing the escape of two of the arrested suspects involved in the murder of Hon. Justice Azuka of Onitsha North One Constituency in the Assembly. […] Anambra Assembly rejects Police report on escape of colleague’s killers Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Police quiz officers over Anambra lawmaker’s suspected killers escape

Some personnel of the Anambra State Police Command are under investigation following the disappearance of two suspects held in connection with the killing of the member representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka. Azuka was kidnapped on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was found on the Second Read More

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3 d. ago Anambra Assembly rejects police account of suspects’ escape in lawmaker’s murder

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka The Anambra State House of Assembly has rejected the police explanation regarding the escape of some of the suspects arrested in connection with the kidnap and killing of one of its members, Hon. Justice Azuka, describing the police version as shocking. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, described as shocking and […] The post Anambra Assembly rejects police account of suspects’ escape in lawmaker’s murder appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Anambra Police Launch Manhunt As Two Suspected Killers Of Lawmaker, Azuka Escape Custody

At least two suspects linked to the killing of a lawmaker representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka, have escaped from police custody. In a statement on Tuesday by Spokesman for Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that security agents has commenced efforts to re-arrest the suspects. He added […] The post Anambra Police Launch Manhunt As Two Suspected Killers Of Lawmaker, Azuka Escape Custody appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police hunt for two fleeing suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder case

The Anambra State Police Command has reactivated operational plans to rearrest two suspects involved in the murder of Justice Azuka, the member representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the State House of Assembly. The suspects, who had been arrested in connection with the lawmaker’s murder, escaped from custody two days ago during an operation to apprehend Read More

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4 d. ago Two suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder escape from Police custody

Tribune Online Two suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder escape from Police custody In a shocking turn of events, two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Anambra State lawmaker, Hon. Justice Azuka, have escaped from police custody. The Anambra State Police Command has launched an operational plan to re-arrest the suspects and has also initiated disciplinary action against the officers responsible for their escape. According to […] Two suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder escape from Police custody Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Edwin Clark: Peter Obi, former IGP Okiro pay condolence visit to family

Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi and ex-Inspector General of Police Mike Okiro paid a condolence visit to the family of Late Chief Edwin Clark in Abuja. Daily Sun reported that Ebikeme Clark disclosed how his father died following news of his demise on Tuesday. Per online reports, Obi arrived at the residence of the late […] The post Edwin Clark: Peter Obi, former IGP Okiro pay condolence visit to family appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Rescue 10 Children, Dismantle Trafficking Syndicate In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command rescued 10 children after dismantling a child trafficking syndicate in the 3-3 Inland-Town area of Onitsha, the state’s commercial hub. CP Ikioye Orutugu, the state’s Commissioner of Police, confirmed this in a news briefing on Monday, saying that three individuals, including a fake medical doctor, were apprehended during the exercise. […] The post Police Rescue 10 Children, Dismantle Trafficking Syndicate In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Japan, Nigeria police arrest 11 cybercrime suspects, recover $33,320

A joint operation between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Police Agency of Japan has led to the arrest of 11 suspects involved in identity theft, romance scams, and computer-related fraud targeting Japanese victims. The crackdown followed a report received on April 3, 2024, detailing five cybercrime cases linked to 13 individuals operating from Read More

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5 d. ago Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children

Tribune Online Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children “Lastly the Command calls on anyone looking for his or her child to come to Anambra State Police Command for necessary action and possible reunion with their parents,” he said. Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Rivers police arrest six suspected transformer vandals, recover exhibits

From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against transformer vandalism by arresting six suspects, including the mediator between the suspected robbers. State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police (SP), in a statement on Monday, said that on 9 January […] The post Rivers police arrest six suspected transformer vandals, recover exhibits appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Enugu police arrest two armed robbery suspects, recover firearms

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a stolen motorcycle along with three locally fabricated guns. The suspects, Chime Chidiebere (25) and Alior Kenechukwu (30), were apprehended on 6 February 2025 by officers of the 9th Mile Division following credible intelligence. Confirming the […] The post Enugu police arrest two armed robbery suspects, recover firearms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kwara Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist For Alleged Killing Of Facebook Girlfriend

A young man, suspected to be killer of  final year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Lawal Yetunde, has been arrested by security agents. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the deceased was said to have been gruesomely murdered by her boyfriend, whom she met on Facebook. It was gathered that Yetunde was last seen […] The post Kwara Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist For Alleged Killing Of Facebook Girlfriend appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Ogun Police Rescue Seven Victims From Human Trafficking Ring

Seven people have been rescued by the Ogun State Police Command from a suspected human trafficking operation in the state’s Yewa North Local Government Area’s Oja-Odan region. Reports indicate that the command arrested and detained the driver and several other passengers in the vehicle. The command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, revealed to PUNCH Online on Friday […] The post Ogun Police Rescue Seven Victims From Human Trafficking Ring appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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