8 h. ago Police Arrest 2 Suspected Cultists Linked To Murder Of DPO In Rivers

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested two suspected cultists linked to the murder of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in-charge of Ahoada Police Division, late Bako Angbashim, in 2023. Angbashim, a Superintendent of Police, was gruesome murdered on September 8, 2023 by a cult group, led by one Gift Okpara, popularly known […]

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17 h. ago Boy 10 kills Police Inspector father, injures brother with AK

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha A 10 -year-old son of a Police Inspector has shot dead his father and injured  his brother with a loaded AK-47 rifle left unattended to by his father. Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Tochukwu Ikenga announced the sad death of  Inspector Okolie Amechi. Ikenga in a  statement  yesterday,said […] The post Boy 10 kills Police Inspector father, injures brother with AK-47 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Anambra Police Nab Man For Allegedly Buying Vandalized EEDC Equipment

Operatives Anambra State Police Command have arrested a man for allegedly buying stolen materials gotten from vandalized Enugu Electricity Distribution Company equipment. It was gathered that the 40 years old man, identified as Maduka, was apprehended in Onitsha with equipment gotten from a destroyed facility. In a statement on Sunday by Spokesman for Anambra State […] The post Anambra Police Nab Man For Allegedly Buying Vandalized EEDC Equipment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Police Arrest Suspected Dealer Over Vandalised Power Equipment In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Mr. Maduka, for allegedly dealing in vandalised electric equipment. Maduka, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, was arrested at Fegge area of Onitsha over the weekend following a tip off.   SP Ikenga said bags of vandalised […]

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3 d. ago Troops Arrest Chinese Citizen Allegedly Linked To Terror Activities In Borno

The Defence Headquarters has detained a Chinese national over suspected links to terrorism. The arrest took place in Borno State during a counter-terrorism mission led by Nigerian troops. Although the suspect’s name has not been released, military officials said he claimed to be a miner and is currently being interrogated. This comes days after the […] The post Troops Arrest Chinese Citizen Allegedly Linked To Terror Activities In Borno appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest 183 Suspects, Recover Vehicle, Firearm, Hard Drugs In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command said it launched an aggressive clampdown on criminal hideouts and black spots across the state, resulting in the arrest of 183 suspected criminal elements. Police said the raids were in tandem with the renewed and continuous effort to rid the state of criminal elements and safeguard lives and properties. Police […]

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3 d. ago Troops arrest Chinese national, five others in Borno over terrorism links — DHQ

Tribune Online Troops arrest Chinese national, five others in Borno over terrorism links — DHQ The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday confirmed the arrest of a Chinese national and five others in Borno State over suspected involvement in terrorism-related activities. The arrest, which occurred during ongoing counterterrorism operations in the North-East, was made by troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces operating in Kukawa and Ngala local government areas of Borno […] Troops arrest Chinese national, five others in Borno over terrorism links — DHQ Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Anambra Police Arrest Vigilante Officers For Allegedly Killing Teenager

Anambra State Police Command has arrested two security operatives for accidentally killing a 17 years old boy in Onitsha Main Market while trying to arrest a suspected criminal. In a statements on Friday by Spokesman for the State’s Police Command Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that a 19 years old boy who is suspected to be a […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Vigilante Officers For Allegedly Killing Teenager appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest Notorious Suspect For Online Fraud, Identity Theft In Bauchi

In a significant breakthrough against cybercrime, the Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended one Umar Yau a.k.a. Snake, who is reportedly notorious for online fraud and identity thief. Yau, a 25-year-old resident of the Yelwan Makaranta area of Bauchi of Bauchi metropolis was arrested following a meticulous, technology-driven investigation initiated in response to a petition […]

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5 d. ago Sokoto Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Assault On Domestic Worker

The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested one Fauziya Rabo over an alleged physical assault on her domestic assistant, Bashariyya Usman. DSP Ahmad Rufai, the spokesperson for the Sokoto State Police Command, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that an official petition prompted swift action, leading to the arrest of the suspect, who is now […] The post Sokoto Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Assault On Domestic Worker appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Niger Police Arrest Six Suspected Thugs, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Niger State Police Command have arrested six suspects for thuggery, disturbance of public peace and possession of dangerous weapons in Minna area of the state. In a statement by Spokesman of the state’s police command, Wasiu Abiodun on Wednesday, identified the arrested individuals as Rabiru Bello, Adamu Nasiru, Aliyu Murtala, Abdullahi Abubakar and […] The post Niger Police Arrest Six Suspected Thugs, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NSCDC arrests 12 suspected vandals in FCT during Sallah holiday

Tribune Online NSCDC arrests 12 suspected vandals in FCT during Sallah holiday Commenting on the arrest, the FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, PhD, said the command was determined to put an end to the rascality of vandals in the FCT. NSCDC arrests 12 suspected vandals in FCT during Sallah holiday Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Weapons, Hard Drugs Recovered As Police Arrest 27 Criminal Suspects In Kaduna

The Kaduna Police Command has arrested 27 suspected criminals following a raid on hideouts in the Kawo region of the state. Reports indicate that the operation led to the recovery of dangerous weapons such as knives, axes, cutlasses, as well as hard drugs. Mansir Hassan, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrests in a statement made […] The post Weapons, Hard Drugs Recovered As Police Arrest 27 Criminal Suspects In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police arrest 27 suspects over naval officer’s murder in Kaduna

Tribune Online Police arrest 27 suspects over naval officer’s murder in Kaduna "Exhibits recovered during the operation include: knives, axes, cutlasses and a large quantities of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and other hard drugs Police arrest 27 suspects over naval officer’s murder in Kaduna Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Police arrest suspect with N90,000 stolen cigarettes in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man with nine packs of cigarettes worth N90,000 allegedly stolen from a supermarket in Falomo, Ikoyi area of the state. In a Facebook post, the RRS said its patrol team arrested the suspect (name withheld) at 5:30 pm […] The post Police arrest suspect with N90,000 stolen cigarettes in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Vigilante Member Killed As Armed Men Set Vehicles Ablaze In Anambra

An unidentified group of individuals has attacked a vigilante group office in Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, according to the police command. The attack resulted in the death of a vigilante operative and the burning of five operational vehicles, along with part of the group’s office. Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public […] The post Vigilante Member Killed As Armed Men Set Vehicles Ablaze In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Security Forces Neutralise Suspect, Destroy Criminal Hideout In Anambra

Joint security operatives have killed a suspected member of a criminal gang in Agulu-Ezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. Tochukwu Ikenga, the police public relations officer (PPRO), disclosed on Saturday that the operatives also set a criminal camp in the area ablaze. He explained that the operatives, made up of members from the […] The post Security Forces Neutralise Suspect, Destroy Criminal Hideout In Anambra appeared first on Information 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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1 week ago Rivers Police Recover Stolen Car, Arrest Suspect With Seven Master Keys

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected car thief, Felix Clark, along Abacha Road in the GRA area of Port Harcourt. The police stated that the suspect was intercepted while riding a bicycle during a routine patrol. During a search of the suspect, officers found seven master keys on him, and later recovered […] The post Rivers Police Recover Stolen Car, Arrest Suspect With Seven Master Keys appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lagos Taskforce Busts Drug Peddlers’ Hideouts, Nabs 19 Suspects

Lagos State Taskforce has uncovered criminal hideouts and black spots at Gowon Estate and adjoining streets in the area, resulting in the arrest of 19 suspects allegedly involved in trafficking narcotic drugs and other criminal activities. During the operation, TaskForce officers uncovered a disturbing cache of illicit substances, including Colorado, Indian hemp, narcotics, and other […]

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