38 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Suspect Behind Trader, Family Extortion Scheme

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended Bernard Odinchefu, a 62-year-old man and alleged informant for a secessionist group, who is reportedly running a significant extortion network in parts of Ihiala Local Government Area. Reports indicate that the suspect is responsible for collecting illegal levies from traders in the Isseke and Orsumoghu communities, demanding ₦10,000 […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Suspect Behind Trader, Family Extortion Scheme appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Police Nab Suspected IPOB’s Informant, Levy Collector In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 62-old-year-old Bernard Odinchefu over his alleged involvement in enforcing illegal revenue collection for proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its military wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN). The arrest followed the Command’s continued raids of criminal hideouts to decimate IPOB/ESN operations of intimidating and extorting money from […]

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3 d. ago Troops Kill ISWAP Terrorists, Arrest 19 Suspected Drug Dealers

Troops of Nigerian Army, in continuation of its fierce onslaught against terrorists and criminal gangs across the country, arrested 19 drug dealers, rescued 16 kidnap hostages and killed several ISWAP/JAS terrorists in multiple operations. According to sources, among those arrested were terrorist logistics suppliers and kidnap kingpins operating at different locations across the country. Troops […]

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3 d. ago Insecurity: Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 25, rescue 16 kidnap victims

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 25, rescue 16 kidnap victims Nigerian Army remains firm in safeguarding communities, enabling farming and supporting national economic recovery... Insecurity: Troops kill scores of terrorists, arrest 25, rescue 16 kidnap victims Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, kidnappers in Anambra

Tribune Online Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, kidnappers in Anambra Police said the case will be charged to court once investigations are concluded. Police arrest four suspected armed robbers, kidnappers in Anambra Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Anambra Police rescue kidnap victim seven hours after abduction

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped victim barely seven hours after he was abducted by gunmen who demanded a ransom of ₦10 million. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Command said the victim was kidnapped in the early […] The post Anambra Police rescue kidnap victim seven hours after abduction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Troops, Police Launch Rescue Mission As Bandits Kidnap Worshippers In Benue

Armed men suspected to be bandits on Sunday evening abducted several members of a church travelling along the Makurdi–Naka Road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the incident in a post shared on his official X handle on Monday. According to Makama, sources revealed the attack occurred at […] The post Troops, Police Launch Rescue Mission As Bandits Kidnap Worshippers In Benue appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Seven Kidnap Victims Rescued In Kwara After Gun Battle With Bandits

One vigilante personnel sustained a gunshot injury during the encounter. The post Seven Kidnap Victims Rescued In Kwara After Gun Battle With Bandits appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Police: Seven kidnap victims rescued after gun duel with bandits in Kwara

Tribune Online Police: Seven kidnap victims rescued after gun duel with bandits in Kwara The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the successful rescue of seven kidnap victims in a forest near Owa-Onire, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.. Police: Seven kidnap victims rescued after gun duel with bandits in Kwara Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Police Rescue 7 Kidnap Victims, Recover Motorcycles, Ammunition In Kwara

Men of the Kwara State Police Command have rescued seven kidnap victims in a forest near Owa – Onire in the state’s southern district. The Command achieved the feat on Wednesday, through a joint security operation led by a security operative from the Office of the National Security Adviser, Abuja. The rescued victims include Adam […]

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9 d. ago Anambra Police Arrest Suspects Over Car Snatching, Truck Theft, Child Abduction

Police operatives attached to the Divisional Headquarters in Achalla, Okpoko, and Ihiala have successfully apprehended three suspects in connection with car snatching, truck diversion, and child abduction incidents across Anambra State. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka on Thursday, noting that stolen vehicles and […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Suspects Over Car Snatching, Truck Theft, Child Abduction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra Police Arrest Three Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Tricycle

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended three individuals in Awarasi Village, Uga, Aguata Local Government Area, in connection with armed robbery, and successfully recovered a stolen tricycle. In a statement released on Tuesday, the state police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that the arrests were made on Monday. According to Ikenga, the operation followed a […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Three Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Tricycle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Arrest 4,383 Suspects, Rescue 1,138 Kidnap Victims In 3 Months

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued 4,383 suspects for various crimes and rescued 1,138 kidnap victims in the past three months. Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun revealed that, between July 31 and September 23, 2025, police arrested 4,383 suspects, including 481 for armed robbery, 260 for kidnapping, 371 for homicide, 161 for unlawful […]

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1 week ago Anambra Man Arrested After Faking Own Kidnapping To Extort Family

The Anambra State Police Command has taken custody of a 38-year-old man who allegedly faked his own abduction in an attempt to extort money from his family. The suspect was handed over to the police by personnel of the 302 Artillery Regiment of the Nigerian Army in Onitsha. The development was confirmed by the Command’s […] The post Anambra Man Arrested After Faking Own Kidnapping To Extort Family appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Arrest 789 Suspects, Rescue Kidnap And Trafficking Victims In Imo

Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to safety. The post Police Arrest 789 Suspects, Rescue Kidnap And Trafficking Victims In Imo appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Anambra Police Arrest Man Disguised As Lunatic For Allegedly Running Secret Awka Cannabis Farm

Awka residents were left in shock on Wednesday after the Anambra State Police Command discovered a 43-year-old man, Patrick Ojele, who allegedly posed as a lunatic while secretly running a cannabis farm in the state capital. The incident occurred on September 17, 2025, when operatives attached to the Operations Department in Awka noticed the suspect […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Man Disguised As Lunatic For Allegedly Running Secret Awka Cannabis Farm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Four Suspected Cultists Arrested Over Violent Clash In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has taken into custody four individuals suspected of being cultists after a violent confrontation in Nsugbe community, located in Anambra East Local Government Area. Reports indicate that the suspects were involved in the violent clash that took place in the community on Tuesday. The suspected cultists were said to have […] The post Four Suspected Cultists Arrested Over Violent Clash In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police bust hard drugs syndicate, arrest 54 suspects in Anambra

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Anambra State Police Command has cracked down on suspected hard drug ring  in the state , arrested 54 suspects and  recovered  large quantities of Indian hemp during separate operations across the state. The suspects comprising 39 males and 15 females, followed coordinated raids by the operatives in Ogidi, Idemili North […] The post Police bust hard drugs syndicate, arrest 54 suspects in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police arrest 54 suspected drug dealers, recover bags of hemps in Anambra

Tribune Online Police arrest 54 suspected drug dealers, recover bags of hemps in Anambra The Anambra Police Command has arrested fifty-four suspected hard drug dealers in the state. Police arrest 54 suspected drug dealers, recover bags of hemps in Anambra Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Troops Rescue 30 Kidnap Victims, Neutralise Scores Of Terrorists

Troops of the Nigerian Army killed several terrorists, arrested six suspected kidnappers and rescued 30 hostages between 10 and13 September, 2025. Top military sources said the troops recovered arms, ammunition and other logistics from terrorists with many others surrendering to troops. Particularly, troops of 22 Brigade on 10 September 2025 arrested two suspected kidnappers in […]

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