32 h. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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55 h. ago NDLEA Targets Global Drug Syndicate, Arrests Key Nigerian Operatives

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled an international organized criminal group (IOCG) operating between Nigeria, the UK, Brazil, Australia, and the UAE. In a statement issued on Sunday, Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, said the operation followed a two-week intelligence-led exercise across Lagos, resulting in the arrest of three leaders of […] The post NDLEA Targets Global Drug Syndicate, Arrests Key Nigerian Operatives appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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63 h. ago NDLEA Smashes Drug Cartel, Arrests 3 Kingpins, Intercepts N5.3bn Cocaine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has smashed an international organised criminal group (IOCG) operating between Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The NDLEA swooped on the syndicate after a two-week-long intelligence-led operations across parts of Lagos, which led to the arrest of three leaders of the cartel and intercepting large […]

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3 d. ago South Korea Reacts To Mass Arrest Of Citizens In US Hyundai Factory Raid

South Korean President, Lee Jae Myung, on Saturday, ordered urgent measures to address the mass arrests of the nation’s citizens in a United States immigration raid at a Hyundai Motor car battery factory in Georgia. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said the government has set up a task force to respond to the arrests of more […]

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3 d. ago Tanker Drivers Reject Strike, Demand Arrest Of NUPENG Leaders

The Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), a critical branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have launched a fierce attack on the union’s national leadership, calling for immediate arrest of key executives over what they describe as “reckless and destabilising” actions that threaten Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. In a statement […]

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4 d. ago Court Orders Police To Arrest Bizman Over Alleged Misappropriation

A Magistrate Court in Gusau, Zamfara State, has issued a warrant for the arrest of businessman, Samson Davies, founder of Signature Advisory Limited, over allegations of misappropriation, criminal breach of trust and defamation. The arrest warrant seen by our reporter was issued against Mr Davies on July 29, 2025. Our investigation showed that Mr Davies […]

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4 d. ago Three Children Rescued As Police Foil Child Trafficking Attempt In Nasarawa, Arrest 22

Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have thwarted an attempt to traffic three children in the Mararaba area of Karu Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old female suspect. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Friday in Lafia, the state capital. According to […] The post Three Children Rescued As Police Foil Child Trafficking Attempt In Nasarawa, Arrest 22-Year-Old Suspect appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Jigawa Police Arrest 2 Notorious Kidnappers, 156 Others For Various Offences

Jigawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected notorious kidnappers and 165 others over their alleged involvements in different offences. Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Dahiru Muhammad revealed this while briefing newsmen on the progress made in fighting crimes and drug abuse in the state in the last two months. CP Muhammad, however, […]

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4 d. ago Edo community cries out over incessant killings, kidnappings

…calls for urgent govt intervention From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Ayen community in Uhumwode Local Government Areas of Edo state has called on the Edo State government to quench the fire of insecurity in their community. They also begged the Edo commissioner for Police to curb the unlawful arrest of their community leaders and […] The post Edo community cries out over incessant killings, kidnappings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Arrest 44 Suspects, Recover Ammunitions, Ransom In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 44 suspected criminals for offences ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms in the last one month. The police, under the period under review also recovered exhibits such as mutilated human body, arms and ammunition, and N2.7m ransom money. Commissioner of Police in the state, […]

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5 d. ago Unruly Air Travellers Risk Denied Boarding, Arrest, NCAA Warns

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that passengers who behave unruly at the nation’s airports would be denied boarding, arrested and prosecuted. Speaking on his official X handle, formerly Twitter, the NCAA director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said the NCAA will no longer tolerate unruly behaviour at airports or […]

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6 d. ago Group Demands Impeachment, Arrest Of Osun Speaker Egbedun Over Alleged Death Threat

A civil society organisation, the Osun Youth Initiative for Good Governance (OYIGG), has called for the arrest, prosecution, and impeachment of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Olumide Wale Egbedun, over allegations that he issued a death threat to a traditional ruler. The group, in a statement signed by its National […]

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7 d. ago Police Arrest Suspects Linked To Robbery In Niger Delta Varsity

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested armed robbers who were involved in the robbery at Niger Delta University, Oghara, Delta State in 2024. They were equally responsible for the robbery at Oroye warehouse, where over 180 bags of rice were stolen. On 26/08/25 at about 0800hrs, a man (name withheld) of Agbarho/otor […]

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7 d. ago Police vow to partner Army over killing of master warrant officer in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police command has vowed to partner the Nigeria Army to unravel the dastardly act that led to read more Police vow to partner Army over killing of master warrant officer in Bauchi

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8 d. ago Police Arrest Female Students Stripping Girl Naked In Viral Video

Operatives of Zone 16 of the Nigerian Police have arrested a girl identified as Kadi from the Federal University in Otuoke (FUO), for allegedly assaulting and stripping a girl naked. The suspect, alongside other girls were seen in a viral video assaulting the victim, and stripping her naked for allegedly insulting her grandmother. The viral […]

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8 d. ago Kano Police Arrest 107 Suspected Criminals, Recover Weapons, Drugs

The Kano State Police Command has apprehended 107 criminal suspects, seized 473 dangerous weapons as well as large quantity of illicit drugs through “Operation Kukan Kura” in which communities engage as active stakeholders in policing. The state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori disclosed this at a press conference on Monday on the Command’s […]

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9 d. ago Police Rescue 1 Kidnap Victim, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover Arms Cache, N6m Cash In Akwa Ibom, Nasarawa

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said that it has once again recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against violent crimes such as kidnapping across the country, with coordinated efforts leading to the rescue of a victim, arrest of suspected kidnappers, and the recovery of sophisticated firearms, ammunition, and millions of naira in cash […]

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1 week ago Police Arrest Suspected Cultist For Alleged Rape In Akwa Ibom

Operatives of anti-cult of the Akwa Ibom State Police have arrested a notorious cult and armed robbery suspect for allegedly attempting to defile a teenager. Police also recovered a locally-fabricated gun with one live cartridge from the suspect. Spokesperson of Akwa Ibom Police Command, DSP Timfon John who disclosed on Saturday in Uyo, said the […]

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1 week ago Police Arrest 2 Suspects, Recover 26 Stolen Phones, PoS Terminals In Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspected burglars and recovered 23 stolen mobile phones, three Point-of-Sale (PoS) machines, and other items, in Gezawa local government area of the State. The suspects, identified as 25-year-old Umar Aliyu and 27-year-old Sabiu Kabiru, both residents of Gunduwawa village in the LGA, were apprehended on August 7, […]

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1 week ago Troops Rescue 117 Hostages, Arrest 150 Suspected Criminals In 1 Week

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday disclosed that troops on internal operations rescued 117 hostages and arrested 150 suspected criminals in one week. Among those arrested include suspected terrorists, wanted crime suspects and suspected oil thieves in series of operations across the country. A statement by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye […]

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