25 h. ago Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Police Command, yesterday, announced the arrest of a suspected cultist linked to the killing of three vigilante members in the State.   Besides, the Command said its operatives arrested 15 other suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition from them. Spokesman of the Command, Moses Yamu, who disclosed in a […] The post Cultism: Police arrest suspected killer of three vigilante members, 15 others in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), police command has announced the arrest of six suspects over the killing of an innocent man that triggered unrest at Gosa Market located along the Abuja Airport Road. The incident, which caused pandemonium among customers, traders and residents, followed the death of a man accused of […] The post FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Cultism: Police Arrest Suspected Killer Of Vigilantes, 15 Others In Edo

Edo State Police Command on Friday said it has arrested a 33-year-old Bello Salami, suspected to be a member of Maphite Confraternity, over his connection with the killing of three vigilante members in Edo State. The Command also said 15 other suspects were arrested during raids at different criminal hideouts, while firearms and ammunition were […]

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38 h. ago Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian army said troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN, have killed a suspected bandits and arrested one gunrunner while transporting some weapons to an unknown destination. The troops in its ongoing Op LAFIYAN JAMA’A in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, conducted offensive operations at the mountainous areas of […] The post Soldiers kill 1 bandit in Plateau, nab gunrunner, recover weapons, ammunition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Police arrest cultists, recover pistol, stolen jeep in Delta

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), led by ASP Julius Robinson, of the Delta State Police Command, have arrested four suspected cultists and fraudsters in Warri, Delta State. The suspects, alleged to be members of the Eiye Confraternity, were apprehended as the police command intensified efforts to rid the […] The post Police arrest cultists, recover pistol, stolen jeep in Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra

Tribune Online Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested one male suspect, Sunday Mbanu, in connection with the gruesome murder of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Ogboji community in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state on Monday evening. Police arrest one suspect over killing of ten Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra Tribune Online

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3 d. ago IGP confab: We’re tackling escalating insecurity in Benue –CP

Commissioner of Police, Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, has said his command is poised to tackle escalating insecurity: “We arrested 27 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers and cultists.” He spoke at the Inspector General of Police (IGP) conference in Abuja recently: “My vision is to focus on proactive initiations designed to deny safe haven to criminal elements. […] The post IGP confab: We’re tackling escalating insecurity in Benue –CP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police arrest one over killing of three vigilante members in Edo

Tribune Online Police arrest one over killing of three vigilante members in Edo The Police Command in Edo State has arrested one Bello Salami, a suspected member of the Maphite confraternity, over his alleged involvement in the killing of three members of the State Security Corps over the weekend in Benin. Police arrest one over killing of three vigilante members in Edo Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Police arrest suspected cultist, vandals, recover pistol in Lagos

By John Ogunsemore Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist with locally made pistol in a commercial bus in Oshodi area of the state. The RRS disclosed this in a statement shared on Facebook on Tuesday. According to the statement, the suspected cultist was arrested […] The post Police arrest suspected cultist, vandals, recover pistol in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest 5 Suspected Cattle Rustlers, Armed Robbers In Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended five (5) persons accused of armed robbery at Mashio, Fune local government area of Yobe State. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Dungus Abdulkarim in a statement said on June 30, 2025, at about 1:30pm, Damagum Divisional Police Headquarters received credible intelligence about suspected cattle rustlers […]

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4 d. ago Anambra Police Nab Two For Diverting Cement Shipments Across Four States

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two individuals accused of diverting and unlawfully converting cement consignments across Anambra, Edo, Rivers, and Delta states. In a statement released on Monday, the Anambra police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the suspects – Mmaduabuchi Udo and Abubakar Babangida – were arrested in Abuja on June 23. Ikenga […] The post Anambra Police Nab Two For Diverting Cement Shipments Across Four States appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Ondo: Police arrest three suspects over death of commercial sex worker

Tribune Online Ondo: Police arrest three suspects over death of commercial sex worker Men of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a commercial sex worker at a brothel in Akure, the state capital. Ondo: Police arrest three suspects over death of commercial sex worker Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta

Tribune Online Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta "In Akwa Ibom State, troops raided a warehouse at Ukanafun LGA, where 131 nylon bags filled with over 3,930 litres of stolen products were recovered. Army arrests 46 suspects, destroys 23 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Police Commissioner orders investigation as man stabbed to death in Ekiti

Tribune Online Police Commissioner orders investigation as man stabbed to death in Ekiti According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abutu Sunday, the Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, has ordered an investigation into the incident, adding that two suspects have been arrested. Police Commissioner orders investigation as man stabbed to death in Ekiti Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Delta: Police bust kidnap, ‘One Chance’ gangs in Ughelli, Warri

Tribune Online Delta: Police bust kidnap, ‘One Chance’ gangs in Ughelli, Warri Okpako, who owns a POS machine used in collecting ransom, was found in possession of a locally made gun and eight rounds of live cartridges. Delta: Police bust kidnap, ‘One Chance’ gangs in Ughelli, Warri Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Man Arrested For Allegedly Plotting Friend’s Kidnap In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Muanaenye Chekwube Victor for allegedly masterminding the abduction of his friend in Uli, Ihiala local government area of the state. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect was arrested on Friday, June 27, 2025, by operatives attached to […]

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5 d. ago Ogun Police Nab Suspected Cultist During Meeting, Recover Firearm

Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, identified as Ismail Afolabi, at Saje area, Car Wash Abeokuta. Afolabi was arrested following credible intelligence received by security agents that members of the cult group were holding a secret meeting with the intention to carry out criminal activities. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports […] The post Ogun Police Nab Suspected Cultist During Meeting, Recover Firearm appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Adamawa Police Arrest Two Suspected Thieves For Allegedly Stealing Church Generator Battery

Operatives of Adamawa State Police Command have arrested two suspects for allegedly stealing a 100Ah Mikano generator battery, belonging to church in Yola. In a statement on Sunday by the command’s Spokesman, Sulaiman Ngoruje, identified the arrested individuals as as Dad Yusuf, and Gibson Husseini. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the suspects are residents of Upper […] The post Adamawa Police Arrest Two Suspected Thieves For Allegedly Stealing Church Generator Battery appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NANS clears air on arrest of suspects with association’s branded vehicle

Tribune Online NANS clears air on arrest of suspects with association’s branded vehicle National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has responded to the arrest of four individuals found with... NANS clears air on arrest of suspects with association’s branded vehicle Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Yobe Police Nab Two Suspects Over Alleged Homicide, Vandalism

Operatives of Yobe State Police Command have arrested two suspects over alleged homicide and vandalism, while one suspect remains at large. It was gathered that security agents apprehended one Musa Sule and Muntari Suleman for brutal killing of a victim over alleged theft of a cellphone and power bank. This was disclosed in a statement […] The post Yobe Police Nab Two Suspects Over Alleged Homicide, Vandalism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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