9 h. ago Troops foil ₦112m oil theft, arrest 450 suspected criminals nationwide – DHQ

Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have foiled oil theft valued at over ₦112 million and arrested about 450 terrorists, read more Troops foil ₦112m oil theft, arrest 450 suspected criminals nationwide – DHQ

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11 h. ago 2 Years After, Police Arrest Suspect Over Kano Village Head’s Abduction

The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Usman Lawan Baba, also known as “Yellow”, in connection with the 2023 kidnapping of the Village Head of Garun Babba, Alhaji Abdulmumini Mudi Zakari. Police spokesperson, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Saturday. He said the suspect was picked […]

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16 h. ago Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters(DHQ),  said troops fighting the counter insurgency war and other security operations across the country arrested about 450 terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals in the month of September. The DHQ, also said that 39 terrorists surrendered to troops at various theater of  operations while 180 kidnapped victims were rescued during […] The post Troops arrest 450 suspects, rescue 180 civilians in one month – DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Troops Arrest 450 Suspected Terrorists, Rescue 180 Hostages In September — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed that troops on internal operations in September, arrested 450 suspected terrorists, bandits, extremists and other criminals and rescued 180 hostages. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, in a statement on Saturday, said troops also received 39 surrendered repentant terrorists and recovered stolen crude worth N112,175,220.00 during the […]

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21 h. ago Police seal up hotel used by robbers as hideout, arrest 2, recover arms

By Christopher Oji   The Lagos State Police Command busted a Hotel used by armed robbers as their criminal hideout in Mushin area of the state. The Command has arrested two suspects, recovered arms ; ammunition , other criminal incriminating exhibits and sealed the hotel. Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO SP Abimbola Adebisi, […] The post Police seal up hotel used by robbers as hideout, arrest 2, recover arms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Police arrest suspect supplying bread, custard, other items to kidnappers in Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command has disclosed the arrest of over 12 suspects involved in various crimes, including one Auwal read more Police arrest suspect supplying bread, custard, other items to kidnappers in Plateau

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38 h. ago Police Arrest 72 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Rustled Cattles In Adamawa

Adamawa State Police Command has announced the arrest of 72 suspects and recovery of firearms as well as rustled cattle across the state. Police listed the recovered 15 illicit firearms to include AK-47 rifles, locally made pistols and111 round of assorted live ammunition. Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Morris Dankwambo, who gave the […]

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45 h. ago Plateau Police Arrest Suspect For Supplying Bread To Kidnappers

Plateau State Police Command has arrested more than 12 suspects linked to various crimes, including kidnapping, in a major security operation. Among those apprehended was Auwal Mohammed, who was caught supplying bread and other items to kidnappers in the Mazah community of Jos North Local Government Area. Briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Jos […] The post Plateau Police Arrest Suspect For Supplying Bread To Kidnappers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Four Suspects Nabbed In Kano Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Drug Trafficking

The Kano State Police Command has arrested suspected armed robbers and recovered large quantities of illicit drugs and intoxicants in its ongoing fight against crime. In a statement on Thursday, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Police Public Relations Officer, said operatives apprehended two notorious suspects in connection with a robbery that occurred on September 14, […] The post Four Suspects Nabbed In Kano Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Drug Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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47 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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67 h. ago EFCC Nabs 6 Suspected Fraudsters In Alleged N6m Land Scam In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested six suspected members of a syndicate accused of engaging in a land fraud where the victim was duped of N6 million. EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Ojewale disclosed this to journalists in Uyo, the state capital. Ojewale listed the […]

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68 h. ago Osun Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping

The Osun State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects for involvement in various crimes, including armed robbery, cultism, and kidnapping, after a series of intelligence-led operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, revealed this during a press briefing at the State Command Headquarters on Ring Road, Osogbo, on Wednesday. The press […] The post Osun Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Bauchi: Police foil kidnapping attempt, arrest three suspects

Tribune Online Bauchi: Police foil kidnapping attempt, arrest three suspects In the process, the Command was able to rescue the kidnapped victims unhurt while efforts have been intensified to track down the kidnappers and bring them to justice.  Bauchi: Police foil kidnapping attempt, arrest three suspects Tribune Online

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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 Police Kill Kidnappers, Arrest Robbery Suspects, Recover Weapons In Niger State

Police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun confirmed that officers engaged the kidnappers in a gun battle during the clearance operation. The post Police Kill Kidnappers, Arrest Robbery Suspects, Recover Weapons In Niger State appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Police Kill Kidnappers, Arrest Robbery Suspects In Niger State

Police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun confirmed that officers engaged the kidnappers in a gun battle during the clearance operation. The post Police Kill Kidnappers, Arrest Robbery Suspects In Niger State appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Police Foil Kidnapping, Armed Robbery Attempt On Nasarawa Highway

Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have foiled a kidnapping and armed robbery attempt along the Keffi–Akwanga highway and arrested a suspect in the offensive. The suspects were said to have blocked the busy highway at a spot near Angwan Mayo community on September 30 in a bid to carry out their nefarious activities. […]

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3 d. ago NAPTIP Arrests Five Suspected Traffickers, Rescues 24 Victims At Abuja Airport

The victims whose ages ranged between 15 years to 26 years were recruited from Kano, Kastina, Oyo, Ondo, and Rivers States. The post NAPTIP Arrests Five Suspected Traffickers, Rescues 24 Victims At Abuja Airport appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Troops arrest drug cartel impersonating police officers in Taraba with drugs

By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian army/ Sector 3 Operation While Stroke, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, have arrested Two suspected members of a drug cartel in Taraba State in Police attire. Lieutenant Umar Mohammed, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian […] The post Troops arrest drug cartel impersonating police officers in Taraba with drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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