6 h. ago CIMICO lauds DSS for arresting suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons

The Sun A civil society organisation, Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMICO), has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for its recent operations arresting several suspected gunrunners and kidnappers, and recovering numerous weapons across Nigeria. In a statement by its coordinator, Adams Otakwu, CIMICO said, “Recent sweeping operations by DSS operatives across the country have helped to […] The post CIMICO lauds DSS for arresting suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons

Tribune Online CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons A civil society organisation (CSO), Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMICO), has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for arresting several suspected gunrunners, kidnappers and for recovering several weapons in the process.  A statement by the group’s coordinator, Adams Otakwu, said, “Recent sweeping operations by DSS operatives across the country have helped to stem the tide of […] CIMICO lauds DSS for nabbing suspected gunrunners, kidnappers, recovering weapons Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Ogun Police Arrest Wanted Serial Kidnapper, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have apprehended a wanted serial kidnapper identified as Clement Elijah. It was gathered that Elijah, who was linked to a kidnapping incident at Ajelanwa area of the state, has been on the run since 2024. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that two of his accomplices were taken into custody while the […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Wanted Serial Kidnapper, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police, local hunters kill four suspected Kidnappers in Delta, recover AK

A joint team of the Nigeria Police Force and local security groups has neutralised four suspected kidnappers during a daring read more Police, local hunters kill four suspected Kidnappers in Delta, recover AK-47 Rifle

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2 w. ago DSS Not Interested In Arresting Utomi, Anyone Over Shadow Gov’t

The Department of State Services (DSS) said it was not interested in arresting the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Prof. Pat Utomi, or anyone over the shadow government being proposed by a group he leads. Counsel to the DSS, Akinlolu Kehinde stated this on Wednesday shortly after filing a fresh application […]

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2 w. ago ‘DSS is civil, not interested in arresting anyone over shadow govt’

Tribune Online ‘DSS is civil, not interested in arresting anyone over shadow govt’ wants court to decide The Department of State Service (DSS) is not interested in arresting anyone over the shadow government being proposed by a group led by the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Prof. Patrick Okedinachi Utomi, the agency’s lead counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), has said. The senior lawyer made the […] ‘DSS is civil, not interested in arresting anyone over shadow govt’ Tribune Online

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2 w. ago DSS is civil, not interested in arresting anyone over shadow government – Lawyer

Wants court to decide   The Department of State Service (DSS) is not interested in arresting anyone over the shadow government being proposed by a group led by the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Prof. Patrick Okedinachi Utomi, the agency’s lead counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), has said. The senior lawyer made […] The post DSS is civil, not interested in arresting anyone over shadow government – Lawyer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police foil major arms trafficking, arrest two suspects in Nasarawa

By John Ogunsemore The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested Lawal Sani and Dahiru Abdullahi, two suspected gunrunners traveling through Lafia in possession of a large cache of high-grade firearms and ammunition en route to Ilorin, Kwara state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Ramhan Nansel disclosed this in a statement issued […] The post Police foil major arms trafficking, arrest two suspects in Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Yobe Police Storm Kidnappers’ Hideout, Rescue Two, Recover AK

The Yobe State Police Command at Gujba Divisional Police Headquarters has uncovered and dismantled a kidnapping hideout, rescuing two abducted individuals and seizing an AK-47 rifle during the operation. In a statement released on Sunday, the police said their operatives collaborated closely with local vigilante groups as part of ongoing efforts to maintain security throughout […] The post Yobe Police Storm Kidnappers’ Hideout, Rescue Two, Recover AK-47 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police storm Edo hotel, arrest kidnapping suspect, recover firearms

By John Ogunsemore The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old kidnapping suspect, Endurance Oviojie, and recovered two firearms and ammunition during an operation at a hotel in the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, CSP Moses Yamu disclosed this in a statement on Sunday night. Yamu said operatives of the […] The post Police storm Edo hotel, arrest kidnapping suspect, recover firearms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago DSS, police arrest 20 suspects for hacking JAMB 2025 CBT servers

From Molly Kilete, Abuja No fewer than 20 suspects are currently in the custody of the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Police Force in Abuja for allegedly hacking the servers used to conduct the 2025 Computer-Based Test examinations of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The suspects are believed to be part […] The post DSS, police arrest 20 suspects for hacking JAMB 2025 CBT servers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Alleged Terrorism: “We Weren’t Involved In Kanu’s Arrest From Kenya” – DSS Tells Court

Department of State Services has distanced itself from the arrest of leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, in Kenya. DSS said that its operations are limited strictly to Nigeria’s territorial borders. Recall that Kanu is facing terrorism-related charges brought by the Federal Government. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development came up during cross-examination of […] The post Alleged Terrorism: “We Weren’t Involved In Kanu’s Arrest From Kenya” – DSS Tells Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago DSS Not Involved In Kanu’s Arrest In Kenya, Deportation To Nigeria

The Department of State Services (DSS) has said it is not involved in the arrest of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in Kenya. The organisation said its operations are limited strictly to Nigeria’s territorial borders. This emerged during the cross-examination of a prosecution witness, an intelligence officer from the […]

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4 w. ago DSS Denies Being Part Of Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest, Rendition From Kenya To Nigeria

The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that it was not involved in the arrest of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in Kenya. The secret Police organisation said its operations are limited strictly to Nigeria’s territorial borders. This was disclosed during cross-examination of a prosecution witness, an […]

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4 w. ago DSS not involved in Nnamdi Kanu’s Kenya arrest, witness tells Court

Tribune Online DSS not involved in Nnamdi Kanu’s Kenya arrest, witness tells Court "We are confined to Nigeria. We did not arrest Kanu in Kenya" DSS not involved in Nnamdi Kanu’s Kenya arrest, witness tells Court Tribune Online

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last month DSS operatives arrest alleged bandit during hajj pilgrimage screening in Sokoto

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have reportedly arrested an alleged notorious bandit and kidnapper in Sokoto during read more DSS operatives arrest alleged bandit during hajj pilgrimage screening in Sokoto

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