7 d. ago Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers in Plateau, recover arms, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Nigerian army said its troops from 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP), have raided the hideout of suspected cattle rustlers at Kogul Village in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State and arrested two notorious cattle rustlers. During the intelligence-based operation conducted on September, 11, […] The post Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers in Plateau, recover arms, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Notorious Human Trafficker Arrested In Uyo By Akwa Ibom Police

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a notorious human trafficker in Uyo, the state capital. The identity of the suspect has not been publicly disclosed. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, revealed the arrest in a statement made available to journalists in Uyo on Sunday. John stated that operatives […] The post Notorious Human Trafficker Arrested In Uyo By Akwa Ibom Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Police Arrest Suspected Cult Kingpin, 3 Vandals In Akwa Ibom Raids

The Akwa Ibom State Command has arrested four suspects including a notorious cult leader and vandals in the ongoing crackdown on suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and vandals of private as well as public assets in the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Akwa Ibom Command, DSP Timfon John disclosed this on Friday at the Command’s […]

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3 w. ago Anambra Police Arrest Robbery Syndicate, Recover Nine Stolen Phones, Tricycles

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a four-man gang notorious for snatching tricycles and phones along the Awka–Ifite axis, with students and unsuspecting residents being their primary targets. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the state police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad effected the arrest in […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Robbery Syndicate, Recover Nine Stolen Phones, Tricycles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ekiti: Police arrest notorious car thieves, recover stolen vehicles

Tribune Online Ekiti: Police arrest notorious car thieves, recover stolen vehicles “The suspects, during investigation, confessed to the commission of the alleged crime and further stated that they are members of..." Ekiti: Police arrest notorious car thieves, recover stolen vehicles Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nasarawa Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap Kingpin, Recover Weapons

Operatives of the Nigeria Police attached to Doma Division have arrested a dreaded armed robbery and kidnap kingpin, Mohammed Bammi, also known as “Zomo,” of Yelwa village. The suspect has been responsible for multiple kidnappings and robberies across Doma Local Government Area and its environs. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ramhan […] The post Nasarawa Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap Kingpin, Recover Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police Arrest Notorious Kidnap, Armed Robbery Kingpin, Others In Nasarawa

Operatives of the Nasarawa Police Command have arrested a dreaded armed robbery and kidnap kingpin, Mohammed Bammi a.k.a. ‘Zomo’ alongside others, in a major breakthrough against criminal elements in the state. Zomo, according to the state police Command, was responsible for multiple kidnappings and robberies across Doma local government area and its environs. The suspect, […]

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3 w. ago Nasarawa police arrest kidnap kingpin, recover guns, NSCDC uniforms

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a notorious kidnap kingpin, Mohammed Bammi, popularly known as Zomo, along with five other suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Sunday, August 24, 2025, said Bammi was captured […] The post Nasarawa police arrest kidnap kingpin, recover guns, NSCDC uniforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Notorious Vandal, Recover Cannabis, Stolen Items

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has taken into custody a suspected high-profile vandal wanted in the state. DSP Timfon John, the Police Public Relations Officer, announced this in a statement provided to reporters in Uyo, the state capital, on Saturday. John stated that the police apprehended the suspect during an intelligence-led raid around 9:30 pm […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Notorious Vandal, Recover Cannabis, Stolen Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Seven Stolen Motorcycles Recovered As Kano Police Arrest 10 Suspects

The Kano State Police Command has taken into custody 10 suspects linked to receiving stolen motorcycles and recovered seven stolen bikes in its continued clampdown on motorcycle theft across the state. The breakthrough came after the arrest of a notorious motorcycle thief, Dahiru Jibrin, on August 11, 2025. Further investigations carried out by the Anti-Cyber […] The post Seven Stolen Motorcycles Recovered As Kano Police Arrest 10 Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Northern CAN commends Ribadu, Uba Sani on arrests of Ansaru leaders

Tribune Online Northern CAN commends Ribadu, Uba Sani on arrests of Ansaru leaders The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has commended the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for the arrest of two notorious leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. They also praised the Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his strides in inclusive governance […] Northern CAN commends Ribadu, Uba Sani on arrests of Ansaru leaders Tribune Online

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4 w. ago NAPTIP arrests 8 human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have arrested eight persons suspected to be members of a notorious human trafficking syndicate operating between Nigeria and Ghana. The Agency, in a statement on Wednesday, noted that 29 victims, most of whom are foreign nationals from some […] The post NAPTIP arrests 8 human trafficking suspects, rescues 29 foreign victims in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Benue Taskforce Arrests Notorious “Marching Ground” Gangster In Makurdi

The Benue State Taskforce on Illegal Levies and Criminality has apprehended a notorious gangster, David Yaikyo, in Makurdi. Yaikyo, a resident of the Ajaba settlement opposite Makurdi International Market, was reportedly arrested after allegedly demanding N300,000 as a “marching ground fee” from a construction site. According to Daily Post, operatives of the Taskforce acted promptly […] The post Benue Taskforce Arrests Notorious “Marching Ground” Gangster In Makurdi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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