9 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspected kidnappers, including a woman, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The police identified the suspects as Celestine Onuyia, described as a native doctor who reportedly prepares charms and hides the gang’s weapons, and Jacinta Okolo, said to be part of the kidnapping […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Police rescue 12 kidnap victims, recover ₦10.3m ransom in nationwide crackdown

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 12 kidnapped victims, recovered over ₦10 million in ransom, and neutralised suspected read more Police rescue 12 kidnap victims, recover ₦10.3m ransom in nationwide crackdown

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44 h. ago Police Arrest 6 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover 4 Fabricated AK

The Kaduna State Police Command said on April 17, 2025, at about 1520hrs, credible intelligence was received from a reliable source regarding the presence of a suspected kidnapper taking refuge at Gida Abe in the State. Acting swiftly on the information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tafa Division immediately mobilised a surveillance team to […]

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4 d. ago Police arrest six in Anambra for hiring sick persons to beg for alms

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested six suspects for allegedly hiring and using sick persons to solicit alms from the public. The suspects were apprehended on Wednesday evening during a raid on an uncompleted building in Isu village, Oba, where they were operating the illicit scheme. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Read More

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8 d. ago Police Neutralise Four Kidnap Suspects In Delta, Recover Weapons

The Delta State Police Command has neutralised four suspected kidnappers terrorising the Ogwashi-Uku and Ubulu-Uku axis in the southern region of the state. SP Bright Edafe, the command spokesman, confirmed this in a statement issued Saturday in Asaba, Delta State’s capital. Edafe said, “Following the kidnap of a doctor at Issele-uku on April 6, 2025 […] The post Police Neutralise Four Kidnap Suspects In Delta, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Delta police kill four suspected kidnappers, recover weapons

The Delta State Police Command says it has killed four suspected kidnappers who have been terrorising the Ogwashi-Uku and Ubulu-Uku axis. The command spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Asaba, the Delta State capital. Edafe said, “Following the kidnap of a doctor at Issele-uku on April 6, 2025 and Read More

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1 week ago Police Arrest 2 Suspected Killers Of Octogenarian In Anambra

An Anti-Crime Squad of the Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of 80-year-old Mrs Theresa Igbojonu. LEADERSHIP learnt that the victim, a native of Umunwaji Village in Ihiala, Ihiala local government area of the state was murdered on 5th April, 2025. Mrs Igbojonu’s assailants reportedly tied her two […]

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2 w. ago Police arrest 6 suspects, rescue 21 kidnapped victims, recover N4.8m ransom

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has apprehended six suspects for various crimes, rescued 21 kidnap victims. and recovered N4.8 million read more Police arrest 6 suspects, rescue 21 kidnapped victims, recover N4.8m ransom

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3 w. ago Navy Rescues 15 Passengers, Recovers Cargo Boat From Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 15 passengers on board a local commercial boat from suspected kidnappers along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB), Bonny, Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Al-Mustapha who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt, said the incident occurred during […]

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3 w. ago Anambra Police Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects for various crimes and rescued four kidnapped victims. Ikioye Orutugu, the state Commissioner of Police, made the statement while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Awka on Friday. He stated that the rescued victims included a Catholic reverend father, Stephen Echezona, who was kidnapped at […] The post Anambra Police Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police rescue four kidnapped victims, arrest 10 suspects in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command said it recorded significant security breakthroughs in the past two weeks, including the rescue of four kidnapped victims, the arrest of 10 suspects, and the recovery of various arms and ammunition. The state Commissioner of Police , CP Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Read More

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3 w. ago Delta Police Eliminate Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons

The Delta State Police Command has killed five suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate in the state. Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson, revealed this to media in Warri on Wednesday. Edafe stated that the suspects were killed on Friday during a shootout with operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT). READ MORE: Police Nab Survivor […] The post Delta Police Eliminate Five Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Police arrest 13 kidnappers, recover weapons in multiple operations

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 13 suspected kidnappers in multiple operations across different states, recovering 11 assorted rifles, 89 rounds of live ammunition of various calibres, and operational motorcycles. The arrests highlight the police force’s ongoing commitment to tackling criminal activities and ensuring internal security across the nation. In a statement issued on Monday, Read More

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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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